Ludwig Vistalite 50th Anniversary

Make way for the latest explosion of color as we celebrate 50 years of Vistalite Drums! Shaking off the psychedelic style of the 1960s, Vistalite series drums challenged the idea of what drums could be. A sound with a presence unmatched by traditionally built drums and a look that would command gem-like admiration.

Vistalite Black Sparkle / Smoke / Black Sparkle

We are honored to feature Ludwig artist Jon Theodore to kick-off the showcase with us – Slamming through a live recording of "Last Letter" by One Day as a Lion. Jon has spent a big part of his playing career behind Vistalite drums, performing on some of the of the biggest stages and celebrated records of the last 2 decades.

Limited Edition Patterns

FAB and Pro Beat Configurations Only

The celebration of Vistalite 50th brings with it alluring one-of-a-kind varieties. A limited production of five new pattern options that play off familiar rarities with a new twist! Limited to 25 units each world-wide.

Fab- L94233LX__WC: 14" x 22" Bass Drum, 16" x 16" Floor Tom, and 9" x 13" Tom tom (6.5" x 14" Snare Sold Separately)

Pro Beat- L94433LX__WC: 14" x 24" Bass Drum, 16" x 16" Floor Tom, and 9" x 13" Tom tom (6.5" x 14" Snare Sold Separately)

Pattern A

Black Sparkle / Smoke / Black Sparkle

Pattern A

Blue / Green / Clear

Pattern A

Red / White / Blue

Pattern C

Red / Yellow

Pattern E

Clear Smoke

Limited Edition Colors Of the Year

The celebration of Vistalite 50th brings back collector favorites. Red and green finish options make a return for the first time since 2009 as standard colors for the 2022 production season. Join us for the next chapter of Ludwig Vistalite drums!

Available in all Vistalite Standard Configurations and Component Sizes

Salesman Sparkle

Introducing the Ludwig Vistalite "Salesman Sparkle" snare drum. We tapped into our roots to create a unique banded, sparkle-infused, acrylic shell in the spirit of one of Ludwig's most coveted finishes from the early '60s. A statement piece visually, this drum performs with immense presence, focus, and attack. Limited to 50 units worldwide!

6.5" x 14" Snare drum: LS903VXX__

Limited Edition Pattern E

Introducing the limited edition Vistalite Pattern E, red and white, 6.5" x 14" snare drum. It's unique color banding that captures the spirit of '75 when Pattern E was first introduced. This is a collector snare drum you don't want to miss out on. Limited to 50 units worldwide.

6.5" x 14" Snare drum: LS903VXX__

50 Years of History

As 1972 signaled the rise of a new era of music and fashion, Ludwig was right there with an ear to the ground and its finger on the pulse to compliment this era of “galactic-glamour”. Ludwig would take acrylic drums to new heights when it became the first to introduce pattern, multi-color, options as part of its finish assortment in 1975. From the biggest names in rock, pop, disco, and funk to some of film and T.V’s biggest hits, Vistalite drums took the spotlight capturing a sort of individualist spirit that not only made you visible but memorable. It's long celebrated impact has made it drum’s clear choice worldwide.

Featured Artists

Decades of unrivaled power, performance, and innovation – Unrestrained style with an individualist spirit that took drums to new heights. We celebrate a milestone of innovation and drum manufacturing for the next era of thrilling musical moments.