Ludwig Snare Drums

 Ludwig Snare Drums
Ludwig Supralite Snare Drum

The Ludwig Supralite Snare Drums was designed with a mirrored, polished, 1 mm beaded steel shell for a bright, cutting attack, while providing a wide mid-range overtone.

Standard hardware includes chrome plated brass tube lugs, 2.3 mm chrome plated triple flange hoops, and brass snare wires.

Good looking, Great sounding, Priced right…the Ludwig Supralite is for every drummer.

Ludwig Supralite Snare Drum
Features:
1mm Beaded Steel Shell
Chrome plated brass tube lugs
2.3mm Chrome plated Triple Flange Hoops
Brass Snare Wires
Availability: 5.5"x14", 6.5"x14", 8"x14", 5"x15"
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Ludwig Supraphonic Snare Drum

 

Performance-proven, the sound that fueled the most hit recordings in history, Ludwig Supraphonic is the snare choice of the pros.

The USA-made chrome-plated, seamless, beaded aluminum shell produces a bright, crisp attack with the perfect balance of full resonant tone and snare crack.

From Jazz to Metal, Ludwig's Supraphonic 400s provide the perfect sound in the studio or on the stage.With your choice of Imperial or Tube Lugs, Smooth or Hammered Shells, the Supraphonic will give you what you need when you need it.

Ludwig Supraphonic Snare Drum
Features:
1.7mm Seamless Aluminum Shell
2.3mm Steel Triple Flanged Hoops
P88AC Throw Off
P35P Butt Plate
Ludwig Weather Master Medium Coated Head
Ludwig Weather Master Clear Snare Side Head
10 lugs


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Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum

One of the primary reasons Ludwig is "The Most Famous Name On Drums" is the legendary Black Beauty Snare Drum. The drum is constructed of a single sheet of brass that is machine drawn into a seamless beaded shell. However, due to their truly unique and difficult manufacturing process, only a very limited number of Black Beauties are available each year from Ludwig USA.

A true American original, the Black Beauty provides a warm, round metallic tone that is often imitated, but never duplicated.

Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum
 
Features:
1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Black Nickel Plated
2.3mm Steel Triple Flanged Hoops
P88AC Throw Off, 10 lugs
P35P Butt Plate
Hammered or Smooth Shell
Choice of Tube or Imperial Lugs
Choice of Chrome or Brass Hardware
Availability: 5"x14", 6.5"x14", 8"x14"
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Ludwig Universal

Emphasizing optimal response, sensitivity, and dark warm tones, the Universal Metal Brass drum delivers a rich, dynamic range suitable for a multitude of tuning ranges and head combinations. The Universal Metal Brass drum is modeled after our famous Black Beauty and fitted with heavy-duty tube lugs, P88i throw-off, P35 butt plate, and 20 strand snare wires. Universal Metal drums by Ludwig are Quality and versatility to fit any budget!


 
Features

1mm All Brass Shell- (Black Nickel-Plated)
Triple Flange Hoops
Heavy-Duty Tube Lugs
P88i Throw-Off
P35 Butt Plate
20 Strand Snare Wires
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With close to 100 years' experience building copper timpani, the newest member to the Ludwig USA snare drum range is the Copper Phonic snare drum. High Volume performance with complete focus and dark-low qualities, the Copper Phonic is the next best in Ludwig's Phonic tone pallet. A true legend in the making.

 

Features

1.2mm Seamless Copper Shell
2.3mm Steel Triple Flanged Hoops (Optional Die Cast)
P88AC Throw Off
P35P Butt Plate
Ludwig Weather Master Medium Coated Head
Ludwig Weather Master Clear Snare Side Head
10 Lugs
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  A truly personalized instrument, Carl's "Venus" is crafted for volume and intricate clarity. Its beaded-brass 3.7"x14" shell is lacquered green for a stunning look, with brass-plated separate-tension tube lugs and die-cast hoops to offer visual contrast.
Ludwig Carl Palmer Venus Snare Drum
Ludwig Acrolite Snare Drum

 Proudly carrying the Ludwig line of snare drums:

Black Beauty
Jazz Fest Series
Super Series
Supraphonic
Copperphonic
Chrome-Over-Brass
Hammered Brass
Bronze Phonic
Classic Maple
Legacy
Carl Palmer "Venus"
Heirloom Stainless Steel
Raw Brass Phonic
Supralite
Acrolite
Universal

 
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