Ludwig Snare Drums

Often imitated, never duplicated, Ludwig snare drums have been the industry standard since 1911. The tradition and quality continues on today better than ever with a sound that could only be Ludwig. Listen to any hit song from the 60’s through today and chances are you’re hearing a Ludwig Snare Drum.

Ludwig Snare Drums are the most toured and recorded snare drum in the world and with good reason. From the smooth round perfection of the bearing edge to the precision cut of the snare bed, Ludwig Snare Drums are in a league of their own.

Black Beauty

One of the primary reasons Ludwig is “the most famous name on drums”, is because of the legendary Black Beauty Snare Drum.

The Ludwig Black Beauty brass shell is constructed of a single sheet of brass that is machine drawn and spun into a seamless beaded drum, then black nickel plated with a beautifully exquisite finish. The shell provides a warm, round metallic tone.

With any of the three strainer options of P85 Supra-Phonic, P86 Millenium or P70 Super-Sensitive strainers, the Black Beauty responds with excellent sensitivity at all volumes. Choose from Imperial or tube lugs, die cast or triple-flanged hoops, and a smooth or hand hammered shell. The 70 year tradition of the Ludwig Black Beauty carries on as the ultimate snare drum in the industry.


LB417KT	LB553B	LB416
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Chrome Plated Brass Snare

Spun seamless brass shell, brass plated P86 Millenium snare strainer, brass plated P33 butt plate, brass tube lugs, brass die cast batter and snare hoops


	LB402BBTWM
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Bronze Snare Drums

A unique mixture of a metal snare drum with wood shell characteristics. That is the Ludwig Bronze Series. The bronze seamless shell offers the sharp “snap” and projection of a metal drum with the smooth warmth of a wood shell.

Choose the smooth shell for ultimate resonance or a hammered shell for a drier more articulate response. Options include the standard triple-flanged hoops or die cast hoops, Imperial or tube lugs, and P85 or P86 Millenium strainers.


LB550	LB552KT
	6.5x14" hammered shell and tube lugs
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Acrolite Snare Drums

Once perceived as a student level snare drum, the sound of the Ludwig Acrolite Snare leaves no question that it should simply be considered a tremendous all-around snare drum at any level.

The seamless aluminum shell reflects Ludwig excellence in quality. The signature “Black Galaxy” finish and Classic Lugs gives this drum an appearance all its own.

Acrolite Snare Drums are available in 8 lug, 5x14 and 10 lug, 6.5x14 sizes.


LM404	LM405
5x14"	6.5x14"
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Additional Ludwig Snare Drums

From beginner to gigging player, Ludwig offers a variety of snare drums at a great value that fit all types of playing styles. From the metallic crisp pop of the steel shell Rocker, to the deep punchy tone of the brass shell snares, to the warm round tone of the bronze shell and the solid crack of the Rocker Elite Piccolo Snare. It’s all here, and it’s all Ludwig.