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Ludwig Classic Maple 5 x 14-inch Snare Drum- Gold Sparkle

5" x 14" Maple Snare Drum with 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Gold Sparkle Wrap
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Bring Home an American Classic

You know the sound. You know the look. Now's your chance to own the real deal: the Ludwig Classic Maple snare drum. The Classic Maple's heirloom appointments and throwback finishes are a treat for any die-hard Ludwig collector. Yet players of all stripes, young and old, will enjoy this snare's fat attack and bold tone. The secret to the Classic Maple's impressive playability starts with Ludwig's time-honored American drum making traditions. The 7-ply maple shell is selected and formed by hand right here in the USA, just as Ludwig snares have been for the past century. What's more, this Classic Maple's P88 throw off provides a level of snare customization that session vets are sure to get a thrill out of. Still searching for "that" sound? You'll find it in the Ludwig Classic Maple snare drum from Sweetwater.

Handcrafted in Monroe, NC

The same traditions that have gone into Ludwig snare drums since 1909 continue to shape the Classic Maple snare line. Every Ludwig Classic Maple snare drum begins life as seven plies of hand-selected North American maple. Shells are formed by skilled hands at Ludwig's facility in North Carolina, USA, and tested to meet real-world gigging conditions. Crowned with 45° edges and 2.3mm triple-flanged hoops, the Classic Maple snare is a recipe for great tone and a great time in any performance setting.

Straight out of the Ludwig golden era

Ludwig holds claim to some of the most recorded, toured-with, and sought-after drum sounds in the industry. The Classic Maple snare line celebrates the golden era of Ludwig snares with some collectible appointments, including Small Bowtie lugs, a Brass Cast Keystone badge, and a set of Ludwig Weather Master heads, along with a modernized P88 throw off for rock-solid snare performance.

Ludwig Classic Maple Snare Drum with P88 Throw Off Features:

  • 7-ply maple shell delivers clarity, warmth, and projection
  • 2.3mm triple-flanged hoops yield an open tone and fat attack
  • Classic appointments include Small Bowtie lugs and a Brass Cast Keystone badge
  • P88 throw off delivers rock-solid snare performance
  • Includes Ludwig Weathermaster heads
  • Workmanship protected by a 3-year manufacturer warranty

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Snare
  • Drum Depth: 5"
  • Drum Diameter: 14"
  • Shell Material: Maple
  • Shell Construction: 7-ply
  • Hoops: 2.3mm Triple-flanged
  • Color: Gold Sparkle
  • Finish: Wrap-Tite
  • Heads: Weather Master Coated Batter
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LS401XX33

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Rated 5/5

Ludwig Classic Maple snare drum

Having played Ludwig drums for decades I already knew the quality of drum I was buying.
What was pleasantly different about this purchase was the musical instrument store I bought the item from.
The salesman, Mitch Dasey was totally professional yet very easy to talk with. I felt no pressure to buy and he listened as much as he spoke while on the phone with me.
The drum was extremely well packaged including documents from Sweetwater and their trademark packet of candy. The drum arrived on time and in perfect condition.
Overall this was better than a five star expirience.
Music background: Semi pro musician.
Rated 5/5

Ludwig Snare

Great snare with just the right sound.
Music background: 60+ years
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