Detail 01
Seven-ply cross-laminated maple with Bubinga outer ply
Combines the maple shell construction with a Bubinga exterior ply.

Independent shopping perspective
The Bubinga version of Ludwig’s 14 x 6.5-inch Classic Maple Exotic is handcrafted in Monroe, North Carolina. It combines a seven-ply cross-laminated maple shell with a Bubinga outer ply under high-gloss polyurethane. Radio Frequency Shell Technology is used to bond the plies. Tube lugs, 2.3 mm triple-flange hoops, a P88 throw-off, and 18-strand Vintage ’63 steel wires round out the drum. Ludwig describes the shell as bringing maple punch and warmth, with the wires contributing snap and clarity in studio and stage settings.


Strong match
What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 01
Combines the maple shell construction with a Bubinga exterior ply.
Detail 02
Identifies the hoop style and thickness used on the drum.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
The shell has a high-gloss polyurethane finish.
It is handcrafted in Monroe, North Carolina, USA.
It has 18-strand Vintage ’63 steel snare wires.
Reference
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