Ludwig Classic Maple Drum Kit Shell Pack Studio - Black Oyster

Ludwig Classic Maple Studio Shell Pack in Black Oyster

The Ludwig Classic Maple drum kit shell pack in the Studio configuration is a four-piece American-made maple kit, finished in the brand new for 2026 Black Oyster, built around a 22" x 16" bass drum, 10" x 7" and 12" x 8" tom toms and a 16" x 16" floor tom. It sits in Ludwig's acclaimed Classic Maple series, and it's the kit to look at if you want one set of shells that can cover studio work, function gigs, church and rehearsal duties without needing to be re-voiced for every style.

The shells are 7-ply, 6mm North American maple, cross laminated for added structure and strength. That construction is what gives the kit its versatile tone with high sensitivity and a sharp attack, so ghost notes and lighter dynamics still register clearly while the drums open up when you dig in. The 45-degree bearing edge focuses the note and helps the heads seat cleanly, which in practice means faster tuning and more consistent pitch as the night goes on. Durable chrome hardware, including the hoops and mini-classic lugs, keeps everything stable under the stick.

The Studio sizes are a genuinely useful spread. A 22" x 16" bass drum gives you depth and projection without moving into oversized territory, the 10" and 12" toms keep the front of the kit tight and quick, and the 16" x 16" floor tom brings the low end and sustain underneath. It's a layout that records well and translates straight to a stage.

Handmade in Monroe, NC

Ludwig has been building drums in the USA for a long time, and the Classic Maple shells are still handmade in Monroe, North Carolina. That matters beyond the story on the badge: it's a modern take on traditional American drum building, and it's a big part of why these kits hold their value and stay in players' hands for decades.

Key Features

• Four-piece Studio shell pack: 22" x 16" bass drum, 10" x 7" and 12" x 8" tom toms, 16" x 16" floor tom.
• 7-ply, 6mm North American maple shells, cross laminated for added shell strength and structure.
• Versatile tone with high sensitivity and sharp attack, so the kit suits a wide range of styles and genres.
• 45-degree bearing edges for a focused note and easier, more stable tuning.
• Durable chrome hardware including hoops and mini-classic lugs.
• Black Oyster finish, brand new for 2026.
• Handmade in Monroe, NC, USA, as part of Ludwig's Classic Maple series.

Specifications

• Brand: Ludwig
• Series: Classic Maple
• Product Type: Drum kit shell pack
• Configuration: 4-piece (Studio)
• Bass Drum: 22" x 16"
• Tom Tom: 10" x 7"
• Tom Tom: 12" x 8"
• Floor Tom: 16" x 16"
• Shell Material: 7-ply, 6mm cross-laminated North American maple
• Bearing Edge: 45 degrees
• Hardware: Chrome, including hoops and mini-classic lugs
• Finish: Black Oyster
• Made In: Monroe, NC, USA
• Product Code: L86204AX0Q

What's Included

This is a shell pack, so you receive the four drums listed above: 22" x 16" bass drum, 10" x 7" and 12" x 8" tom toms and the 16" x 16" floor tom.

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