Ludwig Drums is a United States musical instrument manufacturer, focused on percussion. It is a subsidiary of Conn-Selmer.
Ludwig Drums Exhibit at 'The NAMM Show' on January 17, 2020, in Anaheim, California
From about 1921 to 1931, Ludwig made banjos, such as the Big Chief Banjo (1930), displayed at the American Banjo Museum.
The Big Chief banjo was highly decorated, with gold plating, engraving, and decorative inlayed wood patterns.
The back, in wood inlay. The banjos are highly prized today, but were ultimately a financial failure, the market having disappeared.
Conn-Selmer, Inc. is an American manufacturer of musical instruments for concert bands, marching bands and orchestras. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Steinway Musical Instruments and was formed in 2003 by combining the Steinway properties, The Selmer Company and United Musical Instruments.
Selmer Bundy II Student Alto Saxophone