The Ludwig Centennial series drums start with 6-ply (toms and floor toms) and 8-ply (snare and bass drums) North American maple shells. Augmented with Ludwig\'s new Classic Micro-Lug, Vibra-band mounting system on toms, and 2.3 mm drum hoops, Centennial series presents the road-worthy player with new ways to expand their spectrum of tone.

Centennial\'s three \"Core\" shell packs each come standard with a bass drum (20\", 22\", or 24\", each with a 20\" depth for added low and punch), a 12\" rack tom, 16\" floor tom, and snare drum. Where it goes from there is up to the player.

Available kick drums, snare drums, and component drums from 8\" to 18\" sizes, add the ability to custom configure the kit. Finish options include transparent high-gloss and Ludwig\'s new 2 mm SuperFlake Sparkle Lacquers Kevin Packard, director of marketing, combo percussion states:

\"Ludwig snare drums have been the industry standard since 1911 and the tradition and quality continues on today better than ever with a sound that could only be Ludwig. Ludwig\'s family of artists extends across so many genres; from rock to jazz to country and beyond; that\'s why we wanted to create something that would be at home in any playing situation.\"

Retail prices for the Centennial series start at less than $1400.