Liverpool 4: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple, 1-ply Reinforcement rings, Original Black Oyster Pearl Finish
February 9,1964. Black Oyster Pearl had been available as a Ludwig finish before this date, but a well-televised performance by a certain band from Liverpool made it a phenomenon. In the spirit of the original “Ringo Kit”, Ludwig is proud to present the Liverpool 4 in Original Black Oyster Pearl finish. The Liverpool 4 hosts the configuration and 3-ply shell heard most on the timeless recordings of yesterday, and is the first Legacy kit to feature standard-sized Classic lugs and our new Rail Consolette tom mount. The first 100 sets will feature Ludwig’s 100th Anniversary badge on each drum, making them another benchmark in the classic Ludwig timeline.