Ludwig NeuSonic Shells: Time-tested Craftsmanship with Modern, Powerful Punch

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  • čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
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    Ludwig has honed their percussive mastery for more than a hundred years, having released their first drums in 1909. Their time-tested craftsmanship is on full display with their NeuSonic shell pack, available in 3- and 4-piece configurations, multiple sizes, and a laundry list of eye-catching colorways. Each NeuSonic 6-ply cherry/maple shell is infused with modern engineering via Ludwig’s RFST technology, a method of meticulous hand-molding with the assistance of radio-frequency reinforcement that increases the dimensional stability of each drum while bolstering the iconic Ludwig sound. Sweetwater’s Nick D’Virgilio takes the NeuSonic 4-piece shell pack for a spin to explore this exciting blend of heritage design and contemporary technological innovation. Check it out!
    00:00 - Intro
    01:23 - Specs
    04:41 - Equipment Used
    05:30 - Examples
    10:05 - Using Different Sticks
    11:38 - Outro
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Komentáře • 51

  • @sweetwater
    @sweetwater  Před 5 měsíci +3

    Which woods do you prefer in your shells? Tell us about your ideal drum sound in the comments below, and don’t forget to stop by Sweetwater to check out the eye-grabbing array of colors available in Ludwig NeuSonic 3- and 4-piece shell packs 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/Ludwig_NeuSonic

    • @waynedstout
      @waynedstout Před 5 měsíci

      6 ply drums according to website but video says 7.?

  • @IBitePrettyHardSH
    @IBitePrettyHardSH Před 5 měsíci +28

    Remember when Neusonics cost $999 for a 3 piece kit? I remember. The original tagline was "A made-in-America kit for under $1000!" Now, the new version of the Neusonics cost $1800 to $1900 for a 3 piece kit.

    • @illbu2
      @illbu2 Před 5 měsíci +3

      ....and they had those awful "stiletto" spurs! I got mine then and it's a great kit still! Ludwig owes all of us early buyers a set of elite spurs in my opinion!

    • @kevinnadeau6472
      @kevinnadeau6472 Před 5 měsíci +5

      Agreed. That still doesn't change the way I feel about the kit. Incredibly light to lug around and it has that classic Ludwig sound.

    • @stevenfederico2594
      @stevenfederico2594 Před 5 měsíci +1

      What are you expect? I remember when I could go food shopping for $200 and now it cost $350 such as life.

    • @Trey-jl9ru
      @Trey-jl9ru Před 3 měsíci

      You can get the velvet black ones w a 24 inch kick for i think 1300

    • @publicaccessradio4354
      @publicaccessradio4354 Před 3 měsíci

      It’s those nick dVirgilio sticks that did it for me

  • @JohnSpencersHeavySounds
    @JohnSpencersHeavySounds Před 5 měsíci +10

    Can’t believe how much they sound like the classic maple line 😮❤

  • @JirForce
    @JirForce Před 5 měsíci +7

    This drum is absolutely gorgeous! 🤩

  • @Cowdog1
    @Cowdog1 Před 5 měsíci +6

    That wrap!

  • @TheEasyeman
    @TheEasyeman Před 4 měsíci +1

    I gave up drumming a few years back and haven’t watched these in awhile. Boy do I miss Nick’s drumming vids

  • @mjm5081
    @mjm5081 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Lovely tuning and playing as always Nick!!!

  • @DesignRhythm
    @DesignRhythm Před 5 měsíci +1

    Beautiful brush playing. Kit looks & sounds great.

  • @gordonbezanson4710
    @gordonbezanson4710 Před 5 měsíci +2

    My grandfather had a set fron the 50s. Red 4 piece. Wish they went my way .

  • @UltrafineDeluxe
    @UltrafineDeluxe Před 5 měsíci +4

    Beautiful finish

  • @mikestevens5512
    @mikestevens5512 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Beautiful Sound!!

  • @fabiodias5527
    @fabiodias5527 Před 5 měsíci

    And yeah that is a killer finish indeed. Beautiful colors.

  • @brent3760
    @brent3760 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Beautiful finish!

  • @1960jack
    @1960jack Před 5 měsíci +1

    Nice! Love that drum set

  • @charlesfranklin3533
    @charlesfranklin3533 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Sweet Sounding Drum's. Sound's Awesome Guy's

  • @donaldshattock6414
    @donaldshattock6414 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful and great introduction!

  • @andrewsun4385
    @andrewsun4385 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Awesome!!!🌟🌟💯💯

  • @philphilison1623
    @philphilison1623 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Maple and Cherry makes me hungry. I've gotten my kick drums professionally cut down to size (I'm not trying that for the first time lol). Glad we can have a variety of 14, 16, and 18 depths with modern drum manufactures.

  • @progjazz77
    @progjazz77 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I literally just picked up a Neusonic snare yesterday! Was messing around with it and it sounds great.

    • @SimplicityForGood
      @SimplicityForGood Před 5 měsíci

      how much did you give for it?
      I found an older 2020 Digital Black Oyster for 1700 3 pieces..
      not sure if the 2020 oysters are on the same level as the ones now in 2024?

    • @progjazz77
      @progjazz77 Před 5 měsíci

      @@SimplicityForGood it was originally 399, on clearance for 250. It was a great sounding snare I couldn’t pass up the price!

  • @nplcdrums3746
    @nplcdrums3746 Před 3 měsíci

    Man, Nick is so cool! 😊

  • @davesiringo7147
    @davesiringo7147 Před 16 dny

    They're beautiful and sound great, but for $400 less, I'd buy the pearl crystal beats. I LOVE those.

  • @FadjarMoeljarto
    @FadjarMoeljarto Před 5 měsíci +2

    I hope oneday i get ludwig drum, ...👍🥁🔥

  • @mrlefty51
    @mrlefty51 Před 4 měsíci

    Got a Satinwood from SW!
    Great kit!

  • @aarthoor
    @aarthoor Před 5 měsíci +2

    Gorgeous look and sound, but needs a 13" tom to complete the range.

  • @mypetdrgn
    @mypetdrgn Před 5 měsíci

    Didn’t see the links to mics or cymbals…pls provide

  • @batouttahell454
    @batouttahell454 Před měsícem

    FINALLY.... something different than the Same ol' Same ol'

  • @oysterhead5150
    @oysterhead5150 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Excellent video! They sound amazing! Where does this line stand in Ludwig's current offerings? Is it consider a pro drum set, or midrange? Just curious.

    • @rhythmista7707
      @rhythmista7707 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Mid range made for the gigging professional, to intermediate player. But definitely pro sounding, pro quality build..

    • @ramenthenoodle_
      @ramenthenoodle_ Před 4 měsíci +1

      These are the same tier as Tama W/B

  • @batouttahell454
    @batouttahell454 Před měsícem

    Toms sound OK but not rich.Your absolutely right in saying try different heads etc

  • @SimplicityForGood
    @SimplicityForGood Před 5 měsíci

    how to choose between
    Neo Sonic Digital Black Oyster for 1700 dollars (is from 2020 right??, but are they as good as the new ones in 2024?)
    Gretch Catalina club and jazz for 800 dollars? (is it still good?)
    or PDP Daru Jones New Yorker 1300 dollars? (is it just a marketing gimmick?)
    or the Sonor AQ2 jungle kits? (are these stable and serious?)
    ...
    Any advice?!
    what is truly good and will last for long?
    thanks!

  • @mypetdrgn
    @mypetdrgn Před 5 měsíci +2

    Nick can make cardboard box kit sound awesome😂

  • @walterhammond290
    @walterhammond290 Před 5 měsíci

    He is playing with whisk brooms!!

  • @toddcooper5781
    @toddcooper5781 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wishing I could afford a NeuSonic Kit

    • @dilankarun9172
      @dilankarun9172 Před 5 měsíci

      About 3 yrs years ago it was affordable. Used to go on sale for $999 ish. The kit that was built for the working drummer who couldn't afford a Classic Maple or Legacy Maple. At least they've improved the finishes on the Neusonic. 😛

  • @kotla671
    @kotla671 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The kit sounded better with the wooden sticks. Prefer wooden snares. 👍🏾

  • @PrinceAsmodeus
    @PrinceAsmodeus Před 5 měsíci

    They sound like drums.

  • @user-yq5od9uj3f
    @user-yq5od9uj3f Před měsícem

    Nice drums but that really harsh steel snare ring ruins it for me.

  • @davidknibbs9646
    @davidknibbs9646 Před 5 měsíci

    Why don't these Drum companies make again brass bent over in like Slingerland Drums Did????

  • @scottlowell493
    @scottlowell493 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Remo UT "= " Utter Trash". About like coated sandwich bags. I'd go with real remo vintage amb or emperors. Big improvement.

    • @dilankarun9172
      @dilankarun9172 Před 5 měsíci

      That's why Nick said, after you''re done with the heads, try something else... code for they're garbage ? I dunno, the UT's aren't that bad. This drumset sounded really good in this video. But hey what do I know, I ain't an audiophile 😉