Yet again, Ludwig produces a snare drum that sounds marvellous. The Heirloom mixes classic Ludwig components with a strikingly contemporary stainless steel shell and much-improved throw-off.

In all this is one classy strainer, and we wish we could say the same about the actual snare wires. They're just a normal Ludwig 20-strand ... his Pearl signature metal drum, so maybe we're missing ...

as well as a decorative Ludwig Keystone badge and a commemorative badge. “I can’t believe it’s really happening! Before I wanted anything, I wanted my own signature snare drum,” .Paak said.