New Ludwig Finishes for Vistalite and Classic Series

27 Jan by Rob Puricelli |

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Ludwig Vistalite Purple · Source: Ludwig

Ludwig Classic White Abalone · Source: Ludwig

Ludwig Brown Burst · Source: Ludwig

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A selection of new finishes for some of Ludwig’s most popular ranges of drums were announced at NAMM 2024, some of which are limited editions!

Vistalite in Purple

Ludwig’s legendary Vistalite series of drums has received a new addition to the range with the introduction of a snazzy purple. Vistalite are the transparent acrylic drums made famous by the likes of John Bonham. Looking like something from a candy store, these have always been eye-catching shells. Now we have a lovely purple example. This joins amber, blue yellow and clear versions.

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Aside from looking cool, these acrylic shells sound amazing. I mean, if Bonzo approved, who are we to argue?

Ludwig Vistalite Purple

Ludwig Vistalite Website

Classic Oak in Brown, Blue and Green Burst

Joining the purple plastic wonders are new finishes in Ludwig’s Classic Oak range.

This series, whose shells are a 5-ply mixture of oak and maple, gets three new outfits. We have Brown Burst, Blue Burst and Green Burst.

Ludwig Brown Burst

Ludwig Classic Oak Website

Classic Maple White Abalone

Within the Classic Maple range, Ludwig have announced a strictly limited edition finish called White Abalone. There will only be 85 pieces of this finish made, so if you fancy it, get in quick! Ludwig’s Classic Maple series if shells a made with 6mm of 7-ply of North American maple

Ludwig Classic White Abalone

The White Abalone finish is a lovely swirly pattern. It’s almost a reverse design to Ringo Starr’s oyster black pearl Downbeat finish. It screams classic Ludwig and won’t be around for long.