Ludwig

Ludwig is an American drum and percussion brand founded in 1909. Its range includes acoustic drum kits, snare drums, mounting hardware, orchestral percussion and replacement parts. The brand is particularly associated with acoustic drum sets and metal-shell snare drums, including the Supraphonic series.

Ludwig spans several market levels, from entry-level kits to professional instruments. Products listed on MyGear range from €12 to €7,960 across 229 items currently in stock at partner retailers, covering inexpensive accessories and spares through to higher-priced drums and kits. Represented ranges include Evolution, the compact Breakbeats series, Neusonic and Classic Maple, alongside Atlas hardware and Universal brass snare drums.

Ludwig has a longstanding place in popular music and orchestral percussion. Ringo Starr's use of Ludwig drums with the Beatles helped bring the brand widespread recognition in the 1960s. Its enduring product families include the Supraphonic snare drum, with the 14 × 6.5-inch LM402 among its established models.