Maple/Oak Shells Marry Ludwig's Past and Present
Classic Oak shells sandwich 3-ply Classic Maple cores between inner and outer plies of premium hard oak. The result? You get the timeless response of Ludwig's Classic and Legacy series snares, with added definition, articulation, punch, and beauty imparted from the oak. This lends the Classic Oak "pre-EQ'd" sound that's larger than life and balances well with modern cymbals and accompaniment. You also get 45-degree bearing edges to maximize head and shell response from these exquisite hybrid shells. With the Ludwig Classic Oak snare drum, you've got all the best of Ludwig's past and present.
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5-ply maple/oak hybrid shells
Simply put, Classic Oak shells sound the way many engineers try to EQ drums, and that's largely the result of their tonewoods and construction process. Each Classic Oak shell features a 3-ply maple core with 1/16-inch American oak plies on the inside and the outside. The result is a thin yet dense shell that delivers massive volume with a quick, even decay. Punchy and articulate with lots of articulation and a good low-end threshold, Classic Oak drum shells are built to deliver the goods, onstage or in the studio. Add to that equation modern 45-degree bearing edges, and with the Classic Oak, you've lots of room to tailor tone with the heads of your choosing.
Ludwig Classic Oak Snare Drum Features:
- Powerful, punchy, articulate sound
- 5-ply shells with 3-ply maple cores and inner/outer oak plies
- Delivers a "pre-EQ'd" tone, live or in the studio
- 45° bearing edges optimize head-shell response
- 2.3mm triple-flanged hoops yield an open tone and fat attack
- Classic appointments include Twin lugs and a Classic Oak badge
- P88 throw off and P35 butt plate deliver rock-solid snare performance
- Includes Ludwig Weathermaster heads
