Chris’ Notes: The Standard series kits featured the same shells offered on the top of the line kits of the day, but with cheaper hardware so Ludwig could compete with more cost-effective overseas kits. This kit has classic 3-ply poplar/maple shells with reinforcement rings and the “granitone” inner coating. The toms adapt to a wide range of tunings and sound deliciously round. The shallower kick can yield anything from a “slap” to a “boooooosh” and is so fantastically warm. The matching snare really rounds out the set. For any recording session where the goal is a less modern but still relevant drum sound, this kit is a client favorite.

• 14×22″ kick
• 9×13″ rack tom
• 16×16″ floor tom