Ludwig Legacy Maple Drums ft. Carter McLean | Demo & Performance

Ludwig Legacy Maple drums deliver the iconic sound and versatility of maple shells in a pro-grade package, and Carter McLean shows us with a drumming demo!
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00:00 - Opening Drum Solo
00:12 - Carter McLean Kit Introduction
00:24 - Carter's Broadway Lion King Gig & More
01:01 - Drumming Demo of the Kit
01:34 - How Does the Drum Set Sound?
01:58 - Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum
02:20 - What Do You love About the Kit?
02:54 - Drum Tones - Toms
03:21 - Resonant Toms & Great Looks
04:32 - Smaller Configuration Drumming
05:13 - New Setup & Sizes
07:14 - Outro and More Drumming
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How would you design your dream drums? Tell us in the comments, and don’t forget to check out the Sweetwater-exclusive Ludwig Legacy Maple 4-piece kit 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/Ludwig_Legacy_Maple_Drums

[@alexflores-gu8zf]

alex flores

[@badwolfsat5]

That's the most beautiful Ludwig kit I've seen in years!!

[@eckahesketh9789]

it's the colour....super cool, rhythmic look about it... the texture says it all....always loved the ludwig sound...👏👏👍💯

[@weschilton]

The color reminds me of the early 80s Tama Imperialstar kits

[@banditY2K]

That's kind of a low bar.

[@badwolfsat5]

@@banditY2K ?

[@tm4333]

It sounds and looks as if Ludwig has knocked this one out of the park. I have Gearlust.

[@Thesmokymountainman]

I always say Ludwig resonates with me. It’s the sound I think of when I think of drums.

[@brettwaterhouse882]

I agree, Carter. They sound like drums do in my head as well. Powerful and silky smooth simultaneously.

[@DaveMcCall]

I saw Carter with Charlie Hunter and Victoria Victoria in Pittsburgh at the tiny Club Cafe. It was amazing. Incredible talent, creativity, and musicianship all around.

[@cartermclean]

Thanks! That was a fun gig

[@ivorjones9961]

Ludwig and Carter, can't get better!

[@JasonMcLemore]

Carter is in my Top 5 favorite drummers. Love that dude's groove, feel, and musicality.

[@cartermclean]

Thank you 😊

[@budokaiboy]

I agree. Carter could make pots and pans sound good. I watch his demos just to listen to his amazing groove. He's right up there with Keith Carlock, Steve Gadd, etc.That said, I love Ludwig stuff.

[@UltrafineDeluxe]

Carter has finesse & creativity for days.

[@cartermclean]

Thanks! 🙏🏻

[@stephenlandry9061]

He certainly does and is so relaxed doing it

[@HiredGun2987]

Best sounding Ludwig kit I've ever heard

[@CornerStoreDrums]

Oh what an absolute BEAUTY of a kit!

[@panicking5190]

Ludwig has upped their game with this one! That snare is killer as well!🔥

[@MarkMonolithOfficial]

Thanks for doing this Carter & Sweetwater. Ludwig always makes incredible drums, and this is no exception! I love my Ludwig Keystone X (now known as Classic Oak)

[@DogAfraidOfUmbrellas]

Sweetwater becoming a dealer for Istanbul would be icing on the cake.

[@progression_decibel]

Phenomenal blue finish and black nickel hardware ❤ sounds killer as well!

[@the_camera_eye_8898]

the tone!

[@alabdul-mateen3rd]

I’m still sold, with Acoustic Drum set. Because ain’t nothing like live drums, on stage.

[@that-avr-drummer]

This kit is gorgeous!!!

[@vincenzoa2929]

Ludwig is the best!

[@Jean-bl6ml]

Congrats for the tuning, sound awsome.

[@StuartJrBarrett]

That China sounds great

[@stephenlandry9061]

Love those Luddy’s and his playing

[@mjm5081]

Ludwig AND Carter McLean?! It's almost not fair!

[@rolandhillmann6503]

Perfect Match . Carter and Ludwig

[@ProfessionalsProfessional]

Love Sweetwater! Great video and look forward to working for you guys after I graduate!

[@Drum2]

My dream kit :)

[@DP-wi6hm]

gorgeous. awesome playing.

[@NickplaysDrums96]

such a beautiful kit! 😍🔥🔥🔥

[@Lostenso]

ludwig is back!

[@therentsduepodcast]

Awesome finish!!!

[@kellybasden-lr6dw]

❤ Astounding Drum Set!!! Yay 😊 Would love to see you play the drums A❤

[@bartonpercival3216]

Have always loved the Ludwig sound and look especially with the true Ludwig badge on this kit. I hate the blue & green Ludwig badge. Also my favorite drummer Bun E. Carlos of CT plays Ludwigs. He gets a big huge sound out of them!!!!!! 👍

[@CharlesTPrimm]

Cymbals fantastic too.

[@louishebert1595]

Méchant beau kit

[@krenwregget7667]

that black nickel hardware looks incredible. Great sounding kit and Carter's playing is always terrific.

[@alabdul-mateen3rd]

Sweet sounds. Sweet color. My first drum set was a Ludwig 12 piece Rock set, 24” kick drum. 6 cymbals 1 cow bell with a Stainless steel Timbale set.

[@toddcapiton6285]

Rad kit and playing of course. Finish reminds me of the old sonor nicko kits, very nice

[@ytp7470]

does this also mean you guys will be selling istanbul agop cymbals ?

[@kkupsky6321]

So nice to see atlas hardware being used. That did great with that. Mmmm. Dark nickel.

[@scottwhite9428]

I don't think I've ever seen that color before. I like my blue sparkle on my Classic Oaks, but this color is something different. Pretty cool!

[@Hreodrich]

Ludwig absolutely smashed it with this kit. In the era of Uber-exotic finishes this thing stole the show in the most classy subtle way possible.

[@mellilore]

2:27 it DOESN'T sound silly at all to me, that's the exact reason I'm a huge fan of those 3ply with re-rings shells: to my ears they sound like a drum should. Sharper bearing edges may have more sensitivity, attack and even more volume, but IMHO they cannot deliver the THUD a drum has to. Matter of taste, nothing final ;-)

[@williampinner1893]

They sound great. I prefer drums that are 6 to 9 ply without glue rings to keep 3 ply drums in round. That said, they do sound great.

[@LeakyJAZZ]

maybe now we can finally get istanbul agop on sweetwater! MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

[@rhythmista7707]

Would love to see that finish on a downbeat kit with chrome hardware..

[@TM_Stone]

Playing the Lion King for over two decades? When did he start, when he was 10?!

[@si1995gtnupe1997]

He’s likely 46, so that would have put him at 23 at the time.

[@cartermclean]

@@si1995gtnupe1997bingo

[@charleshale8504]

Make sure to check out Victoria Victoria

[@bonenyamom4977]

Kit sounds fantastic, but it'd be a lot cooler if the exotic lacewood ply was on the exterior. That blue finish is pretty boring to look at.

[@Dogdrum]

Yeap. Not a fan of this particular blue finish

[@EvanTurnerMusic]

The blue is a lacquer finish, for what it's worth. It has a very slight metallic hint to it, too, which is kind of hard to capture in photos/videos.

[@Not_Andrew_Huberman]

I'm sure they make other options...

[@Javi.MD24]

No doubt the drums sound good but Carter Mclean could make a trash bag sound amazing !

[@ananlama1]

Where is NICK?

[@Dan_the_Great_]

I’m not a huge Ludwig guy. But this kit looks nice and sounds good and I hope my church king Jesus gets it lol.

[@kkupsky6321]

Mini classic lugs? Or or they the old honking ones? Aw. I have 10x9 12x10 14x16 16x18 and 18x22. Hmm. Black nickel.

[@tobiaswinter1358]

For 23 years?! Like, don't you age? How old were you when you started Lion King, 11?

[@mv-ik8wt]

I wish they were more flexible for musicians without a budget😢

[@SKARKIBANEZ]

With microphones EVERY set sound the same ;)

[@roadiesnrockstars]

The maple shells are irrelevant if you are miking the kit from the top skins. The maple sound is "IN" the drums, not above it. Please dont take my word for it, check out any big rock drum sounds from the 80's

[@ivanbajovic3476]

Excellent observation. I found that birch drums (for example) scatter the sound above the shells and the maple drums sounds like they're holding most of the sound in the shell.

[@1122stardust]

Get Nick D back. This guy is sooo random.

[@cartermclean]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@chrishanosh927]

Please take some time and watch a few of his you tube videos. He is an amazing drummer with legendary feel.

[@MarkMonolithOfficial]

They're both incredible drummers, and Carter is very well versed with Ludwig drums. This was an amazing demonstration and the drums sound incredible. I think Nick is on tour right now

[@toothnail605]

We got a little worried about Ludwig in the 90's on certain things; bottom line they have really really cleaned up they're act with detail percussion that there's no denying they are top tier all the way around. Congrats Ludwig great job and thanks for really sweating the details and staying up on things, not to mention thee best fair prices! `Always look forward to see what you're coming up with and out with next. Peace

[@ninthhenry5563]

The sound is good! I like the sheen/finish of the color, red orange, white ,etc. would look great too. The inner ply is beautiful. I like the black nickel hardware but if I would want matching stands and mounts (my OCD sorry) . All in all this kit looks and sounds great.

[@boinknook]

Too bad it doesn't come in that configuration like evolution. Only 4 piece. 🫤