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08/24/2026
Raw hammered copper. Black nickel hardware.
This 6.5x14 Copperphonic pairs a seamless 1.2mm hammered raw copper shell with black nickel die-cast hoops, a black P86 throw-off, and a Black Suede Ambassador batter head.
Dark, dry, focused, and built with enough weight to speak at any tuning.
Classic profile. Modern control.
The Classic Snare Stand keeps the footprint light and the positioning flexible, with solid support once it’s set.
Patch Mahoney on tour with Hilary Duff.
On one of the year’s biggest pop tours, every part of the setup has to earn its place. Patch walks through the Classic Maple kit, hardware, and accessories he relies on every night, built around feel, consistency, and a sound that sits right where he needs it.
Full rig rundown with .
08/14/2026
Flat-base hardware never really went away. There’s a reason for that.
Less weight. A clean footprint around the kit. Plenty of room to put things where you actually want them.
Ludwig Classic Hardware keeps the profile that drummers have known for generations, with the function and adjustability expected from modern hardware.
Four stands. One unmistakable look.
Who’s still playing flat-base hardware?
Stainless Steel in the hands of Dave Turncrantz.
Dave puts the 50th Anniversary Stainless Steel Pro Beat through “Geneva” by Russian Circles, paired with an Aluminum Coliseum.
14x24 / 9x13 / 16x16
Hear the full performance on the Ludwig YouTube channel.
08/11/2026
Breakbeats by Questlove in Lilac.
Compact sizes, a matching wood snare, and a sound that plays bigger than the footprint.
Available now.
Hear the Ludwig Legacy Maple Downbeat configuration in action.
Built around Ludwig’s modern take on the 3-ply maple/poplar/maple shell formula, Legacy Maple carries forward a short-lived but deeply influential era of Ludwig drum making. First introduced in 1968, this second-generation 3-ply design became known for its clear attack, full-bodied low-end, and focused response.
Configuration:
14x20 bass drum
8x12 tom
14x14 floor tom
Add-on snares:
5.5x14 Jazz Fest
6.5x14 Raw Striped Brass
Handcrafted at Ludwig USA in Monroe, NC.
On the road with Poppy, Ludwig artist Ralph Alexander walks through his setup built around Ambrosia Maple and an Acro Bronze snare.
A closer look at the drums, sounds, and details behind the kit he’s playing live.
Watch the full rig rundown with .
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