Art Cruz Ludwig Classic Oak Clinic Shell Pack (10, 12, 16, 18, 22, 22) Night Oak

Ludwig Classic Oak Art Cruz Shell Pack – Lamb Of God Touring Sizes

The Ludwig Classic Oak Art Cruz Shell Pack delivers the exact power, projection, and commanding presence heard night after night on stage with Lamb Of God. Built around the full touring configuration of Art Cruz, this exclusive shell pack captures the sonic authority required for modern metal while maintaining the warmth and musicality that defines Ludwig Drums.

Available exclusively at West Coast Drum Shop in Bellevue, Washington.

Art Cruz Touring Configuration

This shell pack mirrors Art Cruz’s full Lamb Of God touring rig sizing, delivering massive low-end impact, aggressive midrange punch, and articulate attack for high-speed double bass work and intricate tom phrasing.

• 7x10 Rack Tom
• 8x12 Rack Tom
• 16x16 Floor Tom
• 18x16 Floor Tom
• 22x16 Bass Drum (primary)
• 22x16 Bass Drum (secondary)

The dual 22-inch bass drums create a thunderous, arena-ready foundation, while the 16 and 18-inch floor tom combination provides enormous low-frequency authority without sacrificing clarity. The 10 and 12-inch rack toms cut cleanly through dense guitars and high stage volume, maintaining articulation under extreme dynamics.

Ludwig Classic Oak Series – Power Meets Warmth

The Classic Oak series blends two iconic tonewoods into a modern, high-output shell formula:

• 3-ply North American Red Oak core
• Inner and outer plies of premium North American Maple
• Maple reinforcement rings

Why Oak?

Oak is significantly denser than maple, delivering increased projection, focused low-end punch, controlled sustain, and exceptional attack. Where pure maple offers warmth and openness, oak introduces focused aggression and enhanced articulation. The maple inner and outer plies add balance and musicality, preventing the shell from becoming overly harsh while preserving dynamic sensitivity.

The result is a shell that thrives in high-volume environments yet remains responsive and refined in studio settings.

Build Quality and Classic Ludwig Details

Each Classic Oak shell is handcrafted in Monroe, North Carolina, using Ludwig’s time-honored construction methods:

• 7-ply hybrid shell (Oak core with Maple interior and exterior)
• Dual 45-degree bearing edges for enhanced attack and precise head seating
• Maple reinforcement rings for added strength and tonal focus
• Classic Ludwig lugs
• Triple-flanged hoops for open resonance and articulation

The dual 45-degree bearing edges maximize tuning accuracy and clarity while emphasizing punch and projection. Combined with the dense oak core, this edge profile ensures consistent response across the entire kit.

Sound and Playing Feel

Bass Drums: Focused, punchy, and aggressive with massive low-frequency extension. Ideal for double bass work, fast foot patterns, and articulate metal phrasing.

Toms: Quick attack with defined note separation. The oak core keeps the tone tight and powerful, while the maple plies provide roundness and warmth.

Overall Character: Loud, controlled, and authoritative without losing nuance. Designed to cut through high-gain guitars and dense mixes while maintaining musical depth.

Cymbals, snare, and hardware sold separately. Contact store for details. 

Why Buy From West Coast Drum Shop?

West Coast Drum Shop is Washington’s only dedicated drum shop, located in Bellevue, WA. We specialize in artist-driven configurations, boutique builds, and high-performance touring rigs. This Art Cruz Classic Oak shell pack is available exclusively through our shop.

Nationwide shipping available. Professional setup and consultation included.

If you are ready for arena-level projection and unmistakable Ludwig tone, this is your kit.