Anderson .Paak teams up with acclaimed instrument manufacturer Ludwig for his first-ever signature drum kit. The limited-edition Pee .Wee Signature Drum Collection features a signature snare drum and matching plush drum rug designed by the Grammy-winning artist.
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For .Paak’s kit, a paisley pattern adorns Ludwig’s Classic Maple series 7-ply shell, cut with a 45-degree bearing edge that brings the apex close to the center of the drum. The shell uses brass plating on die-cast hoops, tube lugs, and throw-off and butt plate.
“I can’t believe it’s really happening! Before I wanted anything, I wanted my own signature snare drum,” said .Paak. “The snare drum is something really custom and unique to your sound. Even if you just have the kick and the snare and high hat – the way you tune your stuff, sometimes, you don’t need all the chops; sometimes it’s just about the sound.”
Ludwig will limit production to 500 editions of the exclusive kits, each to be autographed by .Paak himself. A 5 by 14-inch (127 by 356-mm) model will cost $799 USD and a 6.5 by 14-inch (165 by 356-mm) model for $849 USD. Only 250 non-slip rubber-backed rugs are available for $149 USD.
“You got the pro finish, you got the custom AP Paisley print. You got the signature badge, you got the signed sticker inside with the AP portrait. It’s got an incredible, impeccable sound. You also have 100% maple [wood], so you already know what that’s about, sweet syrup!” .Paak described. “It’s screaming for you to smack it like crazy, and even if you can’t play, you’re gonna look good, and you can figure out the rest later.”
You can check out the hilarious commercial video for Anderson .Paak’s Pee .Wee Signature Collection below. Items are available for pre-order on the Ludwig Reverb Shop now.
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