Ludwig Classic Maple Quilted Makore Shell Pack

Photo for illustration purposes only. 10x8 Tom Tom 13x9 Tom Tom 14x12 Floor Tom 16x14 Floor Tom 22x18 Bass Drum Classic Maple Shell Construction The center three-ply core panel [laminated in a horizontal/vertical/ horizontal grain bond to a 2.4mm thickness] is inserted into the mold between the inner and outer panels. Rather than standard compression shell molds which overheat and cause instability, Ludwig's traditional bladder press molds utilize Radio Frequency TechnologyTM, curing each shell in less time for increased strength. This process starts with select North American maple. The maple is cut into panels. The outside panel is 1.8mm thick, two ply, cross laminated maple. Cross lamination is the process in which the panels are made of two glued plies of wood, with the grain direction of one ply at 90 degrees in relation to the grain direction of the adjacent ply. The outside grain runs circumferential with the shell. Classic Maple's standard 7-ply, 6mm shell is formulated for optimum resonance and tonality. Each drum's bearing edge is cut to a 45-degree angle within 1/16" from the outside edge. This sharp edge is hand-sanded to the craftsman's touch to assure a smooth, even, flat surface for easy head seating; the final touch that completes the unmistakable Ludwig Sound.