{"product_id":"wfl-iii-g2-5pc-maple-shell-pack-12-13-16-18-22-red-sparkle-galaxy-flake","title":"WFL III Drums G2 5pc Maple Shell Pack 12\"\/13\"\/16\"\/18\"\/22\" – Red Sparkle Galaxy Flake","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome drums have a great sound. Others carry a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWFL III Drums G2 5pc Maple Shell Pack in Red Sparkle Galaxy Flake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erepresents both. Built by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam F. Ludwig III\u003c\/strong\u003e, a third-generation drum maker and grandson of Ludwig \u0026amp; Ludwig founder William F. Ludwig, this WFL III G2 shell pack brings generations of American drum-building experience together with modern craftsmanship, carefully selected woods, and a striking hand-finished appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a professional acoustic drum set with serious tonal range, powerful projection, and a visual presence that commands attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration features\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12\" and 13\" rack toms, 16\" and 18\" floor toms, and a 22\" bass drum\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving drummers an expansive tonal palette ranging from articulate upper-register toms to deep, resonant floor toms and a powerful low-end foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Sparkle Galaxy Flake\u003c\/strong\u003e, this particular WFL III G2 shell pack combines traditional drum aesthetics with a distinctly modern, custom appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Sound of Generations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story behind WFL III is part of what makes these drums so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam F. Ludwig III—known to many drummers simply as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBill Ludwig III or B3\u003c\/strong\u003e—grew up surrounded by the drum business. His grandfather,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam F. Ludwig\u003c\/strong\u003e, and father,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam F. Ludwig Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e, were both influential figures in American drum manufacturing. Bill III began accompanying his father and grandfather to the factory as a child, gaining firsthand exposure to drum building, players, manufacturing, and the family business. WFL III's own history describes those early factory experiences as an important part of his path toward becoming a drum maker himself.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat family story stretches back to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1909\u003c\/strong\u003e, when William F. Ludwig and his brother Theobald founded Ludwig \u0026amp; Ludwig in Chicago. William Ludwig later established the WFL Drum Company in 1937 after leaving the company that bore the Ludwig name, creating a new chapter in his family's drum-making history.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecades later, William F. Ludwig III followed a remarkably similar path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter spending years away from the drum business, Bill III returned to drum manufacturing and founded\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWFLIII Drums in 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e. The name itself is a tribute to his family lineage: WFL—the initials used by his grandfather's WFL Drum Company—combined with III to represent the third generation.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn other words, WFL III isn't a company borrowing from drum history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is part of that history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that philosophy is reflected in the instruments themselves: American-made drums designed with a deep respect for traditional drum construction while incorporating modern manufacturing, materials, finishes, and player-focused details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Generations of Drum Building, One Modern Instrument\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WFL III philosophy can be summed up by the company's own idea of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“The Sound of Generations.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill III inherited more than a famous family name. He inherited generations of practical knowledge about what makes a drum work—how shells respond, how bearing edges affect tuning and resonance, how hardware interacts with a shell, and, most importantly, how a drum should sound in the hands of a player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat perspective is particularly evident in the G2 series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than chasing complexity for its own sake, WFL III focuses on the fundamentals of great drums: carefully constructed shells, quality American woods, precise bearing edges, professional hardware, and finishes that allow the drums to look as exceptional as they sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G2 shell formula combines\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emaple and mahogany\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a six-ultrathin-ply construction, bringing together maple's attack and projection with the warmth and musical character associated with mahogany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a drum voice that is powerful without being harsh, warm without becoming soft, and responsive enough to cover a wide range of tuning and musical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWFL III G2 Maple\/Mahogany Shell Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this shell pack is WFL III's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG2 six-ultrathin-ply maple\/mahogany shell construction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shells are designed to provide a balanced combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocused attack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm fundamental tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-bodied projection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusical sustain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad tuning range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsive dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong low-end presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maple\/mahogany combination is especially well suited to players who want drums that can move between styles without requiring excessive EQ or processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the studio, the shells provide a strong fundamental voice that engineers can work with. 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Under stage lighting, the finish can shift from a classic deep red appearance to a much more dramatic sparkle effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the visual character of a classic American drum finish while still looking distinctly custom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because WFL III places such an emphasis on the craftsmanship and appearance of its finishes, the result feels more like a purpose-built instrument than a mass-produced drum set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a finish designed to be noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-Finished Bearing Edges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat drums begin with great shells, but the details that connect the shell to the drumhead are equally important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WFL III G2 platform incorporates\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehand-finished 45-degree bearing edges\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping provide consistent head contact, tuning response, resonance, and sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat attention to the fundamental mechanics of the drum is consistent with the WFL III philosophy: concentrate on the details that actually affect how the instrument sounds and responds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProfessional Hardware Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G2 series also incorporates hardware designed to complement the shell construction rather than overwhelm it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWFL III G2 drums feature\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecustom springless lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.3mm triple-flanged hoops\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a professional foundation for tuning stability, response, attack, and resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese details may not be the first things you notice when you see the drums, but they become important the moment you sit behind the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Chicago Drum History to a New Generation of American Drums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is an interesting symmetry to the WFL III story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam F. Ludwig built his reputation in Chicago and helped shape the development of the modern American drum industry. His grandson grew up visiting that same family drum factory and eventually returned to drum manufacturing decades later. When Bill III established WFLIII Drums, he intentionally revived the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWFL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einitials his grandfather had used when starting over in the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name therefore represents both history and independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWFL III isn't attempting to reproduce an old drum company exactly as it once existed. Instead, Bill III has taken the lessons passed down through his family and applied them to a new generation of American-made instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes every WFL III drum part of a much larger story—one that began with William F. Ludwig more than a century ago and continues today through his grandson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt in America. Built Around the Player.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWFL III drums are made in the United States, continuing the Ludwig family's long association with American drum manufacturing. The company has grown from its early focus on snare drums into a broader range of professional percussion instruments and full drum sets.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor today's drummer, that history isn't simply something to read about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's something you can hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G2 shell pack combines traditional drum-making principles with modern construction and a configuration designed for contemporary players. It is equally at home on a concert stage, in a recording studio, at a church, in a club, or behind a serious home-recording setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for a Wide Range of Music\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of maple\/mahogany shells and the expanded 12\"\/13\"\/16\"\/18\"\/22\" configuration makes this WFL III particularly versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an excellent choice for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock and hard rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry and Americana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want a larger-toned 5-piece configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18\" floor tom is especially valuable for players who want substantial low-end depth without moving to a much larger multi-tom setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Than a Drum Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWFL III G2 5pc Maple Shell Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis ultimately about more than its specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about a family that has spent generations building drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about William F. Ludwig III returning to the craft he grew up around and creating a new company inspired by the same determination that led his grandfather to start over nearly a century earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it's about putting that history into a modern instrument designed for today's players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Sparkle Galaxy Flake WFL III G2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrings all of that together in one unmistakable package: American drum-building heritage, maple\/mahogany shells, professional construction, an expansive 5-piece configuration, and a finish that looks as impressive under stage lights as it does in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe WFL III Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom William F. Ludwig's pioneering work in Chicago to William F. 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