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Photo of Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Brass Snare Drum - Black Nickel

Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Brass Snare Drum - Black Nickel

6.5" x 14" Brass Snare Drum with 1.22mm Shell and 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Black Nickel
$929.00
Or $26.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (17)
In Stock
Photo of Ludwig Supralite Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Polished

Ludwig Supralite Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Polished

6.5" x 14" Steel Snare Drum with 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Polished
$209.00
Or $35.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Rated 4.9/5 Stars (20)
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Photo of Ludwig Supralite Steel Snare Drum - 8 inches x 14 inches, Polished

Ludwig Supralite Steel Snare Drum - 8 inches x 14 inches, Polished

8" x 14" Steel Snare Drum with 1.0mm Shell and 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Polished
$198.00
Or $33.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Rated 4.8/5 Stars (32)
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Photo of Ludwig Carl Palmer "Venus" Signature Snare Drum - 3.7 inches x 14 inches, Lacquered Green

Ludwig Carl Palmer "Venus" Signature Snare Drum - 3.7 inches x 14 inches, Lacquered Green

3.7" x 14" Beaded Brass Snare Drum with Die-cast Hoops - Lacquered Green with Brass-plated Hardware
$369.00
Or $62.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Rated 4.9/5 Stars (13)
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Photo of Ludwig Special-edition Satin Deluxe Black Beauty Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Satin Black Nickel, Sweetwater Exclusive

Ludwig Special-edition Satin Deluxe Black Beauty Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Satin Black Nickel, Sweetwater Exclusive

6.5" x 14" Brass Snare Drum with 1.2mm Shell and Die-cast Hoops - Satin Black Nickel
$1,129.00
Or $32.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Certified Open Box available for $1,016.10
Rated 4.3/5 Stars (4)
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Photo of Ludwig Supraphonic LM402 Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Chrome

Ludwig Supraphonic LM402 Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Chrome

6.5" x 14" Aluminum Snare Drum with Triple-flanged Hoops - Chrome
$729.00
Or $21.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 4.7/5 Stars (40)
Photo of Ludwig Universal Black Brass Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches - Polished

Ludwig Universal Black Brass Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches - Polished

6.5" x 14" Brass Snare Drum with 1.0mm Shell and 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Polished
$349.00
Or $59.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Rated 4.7/5 Stars (6)
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Photo of Ludwig Universal Black Brass Snare Drum - 8 inches x 14 inches, Black Nickel

Ludwig Universal Black Brass Snare Drum - 8 inches x 14 inches, Black Nickel

8" x 14" Brass Snare Drum with 1.0mm Shell and Die-cast Hoops - Black Nickel
$449.00
Or $13.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (14)
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Photo of Ludwig Bronze Beauty Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches - Black Nickel, Sweetwater Exclusive

Ludwig Bronze Beauty Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches - Black Nickel, Sweetwater Exclusive

6.5" x 14" Bronze Snare Drum with 1.2mm Seamless Beaded Shell and 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Black Nickel with Nickel-plated Hardware
$999.00
Or $28.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
B-stock available for $899.00
In Stock
Photo of Ludwig Hot Rod Black Beauty Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14-inch - Matte Black

Ludwig Hot Rod Black Beauty Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14-inch - Matte Black

6.5" x 14" Brass Snare Drum with 1.2mm Seamless Shell and Copper-plated Hardware - Matte Black
$895.00
Or $25.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 4.8/5 Stars (6)
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Photo of Ludwig Special-edition Satin Deluxe Black Beauty Snare Drum - 6.5 inch x 14 inch, Brass Hardware

Ludwig Special-edition Satin Deluxe Black Beauty Snare Drum - 6.5 inch x 14 inch, Brass Hardware

6.5" x 14" Brass Snare Drum with Die-cast Hoops, P86 Throw Off/P35 Butt Plate, 18-strand Vintage '63 Snare Wires, and Black Suede Head - Brass Hardware
$1,129.00
Or $32.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (3)
In Stock
Photo of Ludwig Universal Black Brass Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Gloss

Ludwig Universal Black Brass Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Gloss

6.5" x 14" Brass Snare Drum with 1mm Shell and Die-cast Hoops - Gloss with Black Nickel Hardware
$449.00
Or $13.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (6)
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Photo of Ludwig Supra-Sweet Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Red and Ivory, Sweetwater Exclusive

Ludwig Supra-Sweet Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Red and Ivory, Sweetwater Exclusive

6.5" x 14" Aluminum Snare Drum with Triple-flanged Hoops - Red and Ivory
$699.00
Or $20.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
Photo of Ludwig Acrolite Snare Drum - 5 inch x 14 inch

Ludwig Acrolite Snare Drum - 5 inch x 14 inch

5" x 14" Aluminum Snare Drum with 1.6mm Seamless Shell and 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops
$499.00
Or $14.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (3)
Photo of Ludwig Supraphonic LM400 Snare Drum - 5 inches x 14 inches, Chrome

Ludwig Supraphonic LM400 Snare Drum - 5 inches x 14 inches, Chrome

5" x 14" Aluminum Snare Drum with 1.7mm Shell and 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Chrome
$679.00
Or $19.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 4.8/5 Stars (19)
Photo of Ludwig Jon Theodore Signature "Revelation" Brass Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Antique Nickel

Ludwig Jon Theodore Signature "Revelation" Brass Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Antique Nickel

6.5" x 14" Brass Snare Drum with 1.0mm Shell and Triple-flanged Hoops - Antique Nickel with Nickel-plated Hardware
$899.00
Or $25.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (2)
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Photo of Ludwig Black Beauty 5 x 14-inch Brass Snare Drum - Black Nickel

Ludwig Black Beauty 5 x 14-inch Brass Snare Drum - Black Nickel

5" x 14" Snare Drum with Seamless Beaded Brass Shell and Triple-flanged Hoops - Black Nickel
$849.00
Or $24.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (3)
Photo of Ludwig Hammered Raw Polished Copper Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Black Nickel Hardware

Ludwig Hammered Raw Polished Copper Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Black Nickel Hardware

6.5" x 14" Copper Snare Drum with 1mm Shell and Triple-flanged Hoops - Hammered Raw Polished Copper with Black Nickel Hardware
$1,149.00
Or $32.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
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Photo of Ludwig Black Beauty 6.5 x 14-inch Brass Snare Drum with Tube Lugs - Black Nickel

Ludwig Black Beauty 6.5 x 14-inch Brass Snare Drum with Tube Lugs - Black Nickel

14" Snare Drum with Seamless Beaded Brass Shell, Supraphonic Snares, and Triple-flanged Hoops - Black Nickel
$949.00
Or $27.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (7)
Photo of Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Black Nickel with Gold Hardware

Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Black Nickel with Gold Hardware

6.5" x 14" Brass Snare Drum with 1.2mm Shell and Die-cast Hoops - Black Nickel with Gold Hardware
$1,129.00
Or $32.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Ludwig Acro Aluminum Snare Drum - 6.5 inch x 14 inch, Brushed

Ludwig Acro Aluminum Snare Drum - 6.5 inch x 14 inch, Brushed

6.5" x 14" Beaded Aluminum Snare Drum with 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops and P88AC Throw Off - Brushed Aluminum
$499.00
Or $14.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
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Photo of Ludwig Copper Phonic Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14-inch - Raw Patina

Ludwig Copper Phonic Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14-inch - Raw Patina

6.5" x 14" Copper Snare Drum with Tube Lugs, Triple-flanged Hoops, P88AC Throw Off, and P35P Butt Plate - Raw Patina
$909.00
Or $26.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (2)
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Only 2 Left
Photo of Ludwig "Super Ludwig" Chrome over Brass Snare Drum - 5 x 14-inch

Ludwig "Super Ludwig" Chrome over Brass Snare Drum - 5 x 14-inch

5" x 14" Brass Snare Drum with Triple-flanged Hoops - Chrome Over Brass
$879.00
Or $25.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (2)
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Photo of Ludwig Universal Black Brass Snare Drum - 8 inches x 14 inches, Polished

Ludwig Universal Black Brass Snare Drum - 8 inches x 14 inches, Polished

8" x 14" Brass Snare Drum with 1.0mm Shell and 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Polished
$299.99
Or $50.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Rated 4.5/5 Stars (4)
Photo of Ludwig Supralite Snare Drum - 5.5 x 14-inch

Ludwig Supralite Snare Drum - 5.5 x 14-inch

5.5" x 14" Steel Snare Drum with 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops
$199.00
Or $34.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Rated 4.6/5 Stars (7)
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Photo of Ludwig Universal Black Brass Snare Drum - 5.5 inches x 14 inches, Gloss

Ludwig Universal Black Brass Snare Drum - 5.5 inches x 14 inches, Gloss

5.5" x 14" Brass Snare Drum with 1mm Shell and 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Gloss with Black Nickel Hardware
$369.00
Or $62.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Rated 4.4/5 Stars (4)
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Photo of Ludwig Classic Maple Snare Drum - 8 inches x 14 inches, Sable Black, Sweetwater Exclusive

Ludwig Classic Maple Snare Drum - 8 inches x 14 inches, Sable Black, Sweetwater Exclusive

8" x 14" Maple Snare Drum with 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Sable Black
$919.00
Or $26.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
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Photo of Ludwig Legacy Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Spirit of '76 Metallic Sparkle Lacquer

Ludwig Legacy Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Spirit of '76 Metallic Sparkle Lacquer

6.5" x 14" Maple/Poplar Snare Drum with Triple-flanged Hoops - Spirit of '76 Metallic Sparkle Lacquer
$1,359.00
Or $38.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
Photo of Ludwig Legacy Mahogany "Jazz Fest" Snare Drum - 5.5 x 14-inch - Vintage Black Oyster

Ludwig Legacy Mahogany "Jazz Fest" Snare Drum - 5.5 x 14-inch - Vintage Black Oyster

5.5" x 14" Mahogany/Poplar/Mahogany Snare Drum - Vintage Black Oyster
$899.00
Or $25.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (4)
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Photo of Ludwig Copper Phonic Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Hammered/Light Lacquer

Ludwig Copper Phonic Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Hammered/Light Lacquer

6.5" x 14" Copper Snare Drum with 1.2mm Seamless Shell and Die-cast Hoops - Hammered/Light Lacquer
$1,279.00
Or $36.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
Photo of Ludwig Classic Maple Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Red/Gold Tri-Band

Ludwig Classic Maple Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Red/Gold Tri-Band

6.5" x 14" Maple Snare Drum with 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Red/Gold Tri-Band
$629.00
Or $18.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Black Nickel

Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Black Nickel

6.5" x 14" Brass Snare Drum with 1.2mm Shell and Triple-flanged Hoops - Black Nickel
$1,049.00
Or $30.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (5)
Photo of Ludwig Black Beauty 5 x 14-inch Hammered Brass Snare Drum with Tube Lugs - Black Nickel

Ludwig Black Beauty 5 x 14-inch Hammered Brass Snare Drum with Tube Lugs - Black Nickel

5" x 14" Brass Snare Drum with Hand-hammered Beaded Shell and Triple-flanged Hoops - Black Nickel
$999.00
Or $28.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (8)
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Only 3 Left
Photo of Ludwig Bronze Beauty Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches - Black Nickel, Sweetwater Exclusive
$100.00 B-Stock Savings While Supplies Last!

Ludwig Bronze Beauty Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches - Black Nickel, Sweetwater Exclusive

6.5" x 14" Bronze Snare Drum with 1.2mm Seamless Beaded Shell and 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Black Nickel with Nickel-plated Hardware
$899.00
Or $25.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
In Stock
Only 7 Left
Photo of Ludwig Vistalite Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Bronze

Ludwig Vistalite Snare Drum - 6.5 inches x 14 inches, Bronze

6.5" x 14" Acrylic Snare Drum, Limited Edition, with 6mm Shell and 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Bronze
$599.00
Or $17.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Ludwig Classic Maple Snare Drum - 5 x 14-inch - Vintage Black Oyster

Ludwig Classic Maple Snare Drum - 5 x 14-inch - Vintage Black Oyster

5" x 14" Maple Snare Drum with 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Vintage Black Oyster
$599.00
Or $17.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (5)
Photo of Ludwig Classic Maple Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14-inch - Vintage Black Oyster

Ludwig Classic Maple Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14-inch - Vintage Black Oyster

6.5" x 14" Maple Snare Drum with 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Vintage Black Oyster
$599.00
Or $17.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (6)
Photo of Ludwig Rocker Elite Piccolo Snare Drum - 3 inches x 13 inches, Natural Maple Finish

Ludwig Rocker Elite Piccolo Snare Drum - 3 inches x 13 inches, Natural Maple Finish

3" x 13" Maple/Basswood Snare Drum with 2mm Steel Hoops - Natural Maple Finish
$229.00
Or $39.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of Ludwig Raw Bronze Snare Drum with Imperial Lugs - 6.5 x 14-inch - Raw Patina

Ludwig Raw Bronze Snare Drum with Imperial Lugs - 6.5 x 14-inch - Raw Patina

6.5" x 14" Raw Bronze Snare Drum with Imperial Lugs
$799.00
Or $23.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Ludwig Acro Brass Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14-inch - Brushed

Ludwig Acro Brass Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14-inch - Brushed

6.5" x 14" Beaded Brass Snare Drum with Triple-flanged Hoops, Twin Lugs, P86AC Throw Off, and P35P Butt Plate - Brushed Brass
$799.00
Or $23.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
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Photo of Ludwig Universal Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14-inch - Mahogany

Ludwig Universal Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14-inch - Mahogany

6.5" x 14" 6-ply Mahogany Snare Drum with Triple-flanged Hoops, P88i Throw Off, and P35 Butt Plate
$349.00
Or $59.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of Ludwig Universal Brass Snare Drum - 7 inches x 13 inches, Polished

Ludwig Universal Brass Snare Drum - 7 inches x 13 inches, Polished

7" x 13" Brass Snare Drum with 1mm Shell and Die-cast Hoops - Polished with Black Nickel Hardware
$479.00
Or $14.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 4.0/5 Stars (1)
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