Keystone X
A Bold New Twist on the Classic Ludwig Sound
Keystone X
Keystone X Series
A Bold New Twist on the Classic Ludwig Sound
Rather than merely revisiting the sound that made us famous, Keystone Series Drums carve a new niche in Ludwig's sonic identity. In fusing of our Classic Maple shell core with American Red Oak, Keystone's "pre-EQ'd" tone sculpts focus and articulation for the drummer seeking volume, attack, and power.
Keystone Series is made under the same strict quality and structural standards as all Classic Maple and Legacy drums. A perfect balance between high-volume cut and subtle articulation is achieved for the live music drummer, putting a modern twist on a century of custom American drum making.
Click the video tab to see the Keystone X video featuring Ludwig artist Greg Landfair Jr.
Suggested configurations
Ludwig offers a variety of today's most popular set-up options, as well some of Ludwig's most recognized configurations. These popular outfits cover a wide range of styles and sounds.
Jazzette:
18" Keystone X Shell Pack
14x18 Bass - Virgin Kick Drum, Mini-Classic Lugs, Keystone Claw Hooks
14x14 Floor Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, TRIAD Leg Brackets, Floor Tom Legs (3)
8x12 Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, ATLAS Tom Mount
Accessory Tom Holder (1)
Downbeat:
20" Keystone X Shell Pack
14x20 Bass - Virgin Kick Drum, Mini-Classic Lugs, Keystone Claw Hooks
14x14 Floor Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, TRIAD Leg Brackets, Floor Tom Legs (3)
8x12 Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, ATLAS Tom Mount
Accessory Tom Holder (1)
FAB:
22" Keystone X Shell Pack
16x22 Bass - Virgin Kick Drum, Mini-Classic Lugs, Keystone Claw Hooks
16x16 Floor Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, TRIAD Leg Brackets, Floor Tom Legs (3)
9x13 Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, ATLAS Tom Mount
Accessory Tom Holder (1)
Pro Beat:
24" Keystone X Shell Pack
16x24 Bass - Virgin Kick Drum, Mini-Classic Lugs, Keystone Claw Hooks
16x16 Floor Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, TRIAD Leg Brackets, Floor Tom Legs (3)
9x13 Tom - Large Classic Lugs, ATLAS Tom Mount
Accessory Tom Holder (1)
MOD:
22" Keystone X Shell Pack
16x22 Bass - Virgin Kick Drum, Mini-Classic Lugs, Keystone Claw Hooks
16x16 Floor Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, TRIAD Leg Brackets, Floor Tom Legs (3)
8x10 Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, ATLAS Tom Mount
9x12 Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, ATLAS Tom Mount
Accessory Tom Holder (2)
Studio:
22" Keystoner X Shell Pack
16x22 Bass - Virgin Kick Drum, Mini-Classic Lugs, Keystone Claw Hooks
14x14 Floor Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, TRIAD Leg Brackets, Floor Tom Legs (3)
16x16 Floor Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, TRIAD Leg Brackets, Floor Tom Legs (3)
7x10 Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, ATLAS Tom Mount
8x12 Tom - Mini-Classic Lugs, ATLAS Tom Mount
Accessory Tom Holder (2)
Made in the USA!
Made in Monroe, NC. USA
Keystone Series is made under the same strict quality and structural standards as all Classic Maple and Legacy drums. A perfect balance between high-volume cut and subtle articluation is achieved for the live music drummer, putting a modern twist on a century of custom American drum making.
Shell
Three-ply Classic Maple core with 1/16" inner and outer plys of American Red Oak.
Keystone's 5-ply combination of a Classic Maple three-ply core between inner and outer 1/16" plys of American Red Oak creates a thin, dense shell that speaks loudly with quick, even decay. To draw further resonance from this unique hybrid, the dual 45-degree bearing edge is pulled to the center of the shell to seat perfectly into the head.
Bearing Edge
Dual 45-degree inner/outer with slight flat at the apex
Keystone X Finishes
Aged Onyx - AO
Blue Strata - 80
Black Sparkle - 0R
Gold Sparkle - 33
Blue Sparkle - 32
Green Sparkle - 54
Night Oak - BH
Olive Sparkle - 36
Champagne Sparkle - 0C
Orange Glitter - 2F
Nickel Sparkle - NS
Red Swirl - 61
Sienna Fire - SF
Red Sparkle - 27
Silver Sparkle - OS
Ruby Strata - 81
Sky Blue - 52
Snow White - SW
Titanium Glitter - 2A
Turquoise Glitter- T8
Vintage Black Oyster - 1Q
Vintage White Marine - NM
Silver Mist Sparkle - T5
White Marine - 0P
Yellow Glitter - T9
Vintage Blue Oyster - 2Q
Teal Blue- 37
Product Specs
| L7024AXXX | 7x10" Tom, 8x12" Tom, 16x16" Floor Tom, 16x22" Bass Drum |
|---|---|
| L7043AXXX | 9x13" Tom, 16x16" Floor Tom, 16x24" Bass Drum |
| LF768XX | 16x18" Floor Tom |
| LT778AX | 7x8" Tom Tom |