Ludwig NeuSonic Fab acoustic drum kit

Ludwig NeuSonic Fab

USA-made NeuSonic shell pack in Ludwig's classic 22/13/16 Fab layout.

Ludwig Shell pack

The Ludwig NeuSonic Fab uses the line's maple/cherry 7-ply shell in a traditional 22-inch bass drum, 13-inch rack tom, and 16-inch floor tom setup. It is a practical USA-made working kit for drummers who want a familiar classic Ludwig layout at an unusually accessible price.

Recommended for

Working drummers Classic rock and roots players Players upgrading to an American-made shell pack

Shells & sizes

Shell material, finish, and exact drum sizes (diameter x depth).

Configuration3-piece Fab shell pack
Shell materialMaple/Cherry
Plies / thickness7-ply, 5.5mm crossover shell: 4-ply maple exterior, 3-ply cherry interior
FinishSilver Silk, Satin Diablo Red, Satin Golden Slumbers, Satin Royal Blue, Titanium Super Sparkle, Blue Super Sparkle, Merlot Super Sparkle
Bass drum22 x 14 in
SnareNot included — None
Rack tomsRack tom: 13 x 9 in
Floor tomsFloor tom: 16 x 16 in
Hardware includedTriad leg brackets, mini-lite lugs, tom holder; stands/pedals sold separately
Cymbals includedNone
Drum headsEvans USA G1/EQ heads
Made inUSA

Pros and cons

Pros

  • USA-made maple/cherry shells
  • Classic 22/13/16 layout
  • Evans USA heads included
  • Strong price for American-made drums

Cons

  • No snare included
  • Hardware and cymbals sold separately

Key specs

Pieces3
TypeShell pack
Shell materialMaple/cherry hybrid
Bearing edgeSingle 45-degree with 1/16 in back cut
Price verified$1,749-$1,849