Ludwig Vistalite 50th Anniversary w/Jon Theodore

Make way for the latest explosion of color as we celebrate 50 years of Vistalite Drums!

Decades of unrivaled power, performance, and innovation – Unrestrained style with an individualist spirit that took drums to new heights. We celebrate a milestone of innovation and drum manufacturing for the next era of thrilling musical moments.

We are honored to feature Ludwig artist Jon Theodore to kick-off the showcase with us – Slamming through a live recording of "Last Letter" by One Day as a Lion. Jon has spent a big part of his playing career behind Vistalite drums, performing on some of the biggest stages and celebrated records of the last 2 decades.

The celebration of Vistalite 50th brings back collector favorites as well as alluring one-of-a-kind varieties. Red and green finish options make a return for the first time since 2009 as standard colors for the 2022 production season. Along with the expanded color options, we have five new limited production pattern options that playoff familiar rarities with a new twist!

Join us for the next chapter of Ludwig Vistalite drums! Proudly made in the U.S.A since 1972.

🥁: Jon Theodore
🎚: Robert Carranza
🎼 by: One Day As A Lion

[chrisbrown-lucj]

I often wonder how different bedlam would sound if he was playing on it. I love TP, but JT’s bombastic kick patterns are otherworldly.

[AgentHEKTAH]

Damn, this guy is a powerful drummer.
The reason I loved TMV so much.

[daffyshakilfur]

His grooves on the Lion album are infectious. Technical in away u can’t deny but also very listenable and not completely over your head .

[NotMyWar]

Love Jon Theodore! He makes me want a vistalite. Your marketing ploy is working Ludwig.

[racefrspace]

Huge fan of this dude. Feel extremely lucky to be floored by him when seeing him a couple times live with Golden in early 2000's . Deloused is a high water mark by any musician's standard in my opinion. Hoping he stays w QOTSA and is allowed to run free. Awesome

[redinger]

It was the mid-70s and I was about 13 years old. I was able to buy a brand new five-piece vista light set with the money I made from gigging. Back then I was too young and too naive to realize just how fortunate I was. How this video brings back memories. Thanks.

[matthewjames]

One of the best. I really wish One Day as a Lion would put out some new music 🤘🤘🍻

[ztiberiusd]

What a killer demo. Couldn't think of a better drummer and track to show off these drums. Absolutely fantastic!! Best drummer alive.

[grayknight]

Now that’s how you do it Ludwig ❤️‍🔥! Got to keep the classics 🥁 rocking and rolling, sets the brand apart. Quality old-school is the way to go! 🤘🏻

[stevenmonte]

My friend had the red, white and blue kit growing up in the 70's. It was badass! Jon is such a banger. One of my faves.

[Hectordirector]

I played loud again and again and again. My favourite drummer ever.

[alexanderjamesINC]

There is just SOMETHING about Jon. Something that makes him so unique and interesting to listen to.

I could listen to a whole album of just him. When The Mars Volta had him, it was truly a special mix. Now that he does his own thing that is not really my bag, I would still listen just because of the way he plays the drums. He is truly an amazing musician .

[a_d_s]

Greatest rock drummer to ever breathe.

[milo]

This is one of my favorite Jon Theodore beats! If he did “Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt” or “Viscera Eyes” I would’ve lost my mind…

[davemieze]

It’s apparent early on in a track if a drummer is “single stroke based” or “double stroke.” And this dude kills this. Single stroke heaven

[davidmacdonald]

This guy is awesome - power, control and class... My Ludwig Vistalite kit is ordered.

[Adolfo_drummer]

Absolutely love it! Ludwig Drums and Jon Theodore, so cool, classy and modern. Yes!!

[tristansnowdon-poole]

Phenomenal drummer and phenomenal drums. Superb ad, Ludwig

[cesarperez-cardenas]

That striped red/yellow kit looks absolutely fabulous. 😱

[neerbronoc]

i know this an ad, but god damn ludwig really knows how to get me to want to buy something.