Detail 01
10-ply maple hoops
A specified part of the drum’s hoop construction.

Independent shopping perspective
Designed for current marching activity, the 26-inch black Ludwig Ultimate bass drum combines 10-ply maple hoops with oversized reinforced claws and 6 mm tension rods. Hand-sanded bearing edges and Ludwig’s RFST molding process are also part of the build. The construction centers on use in demanding marching conditions, giving a marching line a 26-inch bass-drum option with the specified black finish.


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What matters in use
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Detail 01
A specified part of the drum’s hoop construction.
Detail 02
The listed hardware is part of a build intended for demanding marching conditions.
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It is made in the United States.
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