Ask Ringo Starr about his decades-long love affair with Ludwig drums. Go ahead; we did. You’re guaranteed to smile. What’s more, the Beatles drummer also gave two thumbs up (and playfully ...

NeuSonic is a genuine USA-made Ludwig drum set for under £1,500. With understated looks it’s a ballsy kit that is lightweight and portable, catering for the busy part-timer or touring pro.

Starting with the Continental, we get 7-ply, 7.2mm hybrid maple shells (that’s the same ply-count as the Classic Maple series, but 1.2mm thicker), with un-drilled bass drums as standard. However, ...