Keeping in the traditions of the "Phonic Series" Drum Ludwig's Bronze Phonic snare drums offer a wide range of tuning options.The 1.2 MM seamless bronze shell offers a unique blend of the metal snare pop and projection, with all of the warmth you get from using a softer darker bronze alloy.Offered with smooth or precision hammered shells, Imperial or Tube Lugs, and 5", 6.5" and Now 8" shell depths the Bronze Phonic series is must add to any drummer, snare drum collection.Features: 1.2mm Seamless Bronze 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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The new raw brass features an un-plated 1mm brass shell to achieve a very unique “earthy” look. Everything you love about a Black Beauty with just enough dry response and an unforgettable look. No 2 shells are alike!Features: 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Black Nickel Plated 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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The Ludwig 14'' x 5'' Raw Brass Snare Drum offers a raw, rusty look and sound similar to its counterpart, the Black Beauty. The Raw Brass Snare features shells identical to Ludwig's Black Beauty collection, however offers a drier sound with a rich set of overtones, and a crisp attack. The brass provides warm, metallic tones, which are ideal for a wide range of drumming styles and genres. It also responds with superior sensitivity to other similar snares. The Ludwig Raw Brass Snare Drum features the new P-88 strainer that uses a ball bearing, and is also ratcheted, allowing for precise tuning of the snare wires. The Raw Brass Snare features a 1.2mm seamless brass shell and 2.3mm steel triple flanged hoops. Each Raw Brass Snare is uncoated, which means over time it will oxidise, resulting in a unique ageing process to give your kit a truly personal, unique aesthetic.Features: Size: 14" x 5"  Warm, Metallic Tone Single Sheet Beaded Brass Shell With Metallic Finish New P-88 Strainer High-Quality & Durable Chrome Hardware Highly Versatile, All-Round Snare

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Having a similar sonic quality to the Black Beauty but at a higher pitch, Ludwig's 6.5x14" Brass models are hammered using the same process as Ludwig Timpani to expand their playable range. Though each has a similar hammering pattern, no two are exactly alike and vary slightly in tonality.  Features: 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Hammered 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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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.Features: 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Black Nickel Plated 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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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.Features: 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Black Nickel Plated 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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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.  Features 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Black Nickel Plated 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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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.Features: 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Black Nickel Plated 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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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.Features: Size: 5" x 14" 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Black Nickel Plated 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 8 lugs

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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. Features: 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Black Nickel Plated 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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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.Features 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Black Nickel Plated 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 8 lugs

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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.Features: 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Black Nickel Plated 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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For almost 110 years, Ludwig have been a world leader in the manufacture of drums and percussion products, becoming a household name in on Feb 9th, 1964 when 73 million people watched the Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan Show, with the Ludwig logo clearly visible of the front of Ringo Starr's bass drum. The company's sales skyrocketed as a result, and for the next 20 years, Ludwig became the biggest name in drums in the USA. Their commitment to the highest quality standards is evident in everything they make.  Inspired by a Transition-era Ludwig snare of the 1960s, the Super Brass snare drum features a Classic USA seamless and polished brass shell . The classic Ludwig P88 throw off mechanism and P35 butt plate give this snare that sought-after Transition-era character, all finished off with a set of nickel hardware. The Super Classic has power, sensitivity, durability and dynamics to match its heirloom good looks.

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Ludwig’s Chrome over Brass snare drum, introduced in 1960 as the Super Ludwig, was the predecessor to the Supraphonic. The brass alloy coupled with a chrome plating offers the musical undertones favoured of brass with just the right touch of added focus and treble.Though short-lived from its original release, the COB would go on to become one of the most sought after and in-demand drums that would lead to its re-release in the '90s.Features: Size: 6.5" x 14" 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Chrome Plated 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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For almost 110 years, Ludwig have been a world leader in the manufacture of drums and percussion products, becoming a household name in on Feb 9th, 1964 when 73 million people watched the Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan Show, with the Ludwig logo clearly visible of the front of Ringo Starr's bass drum. The company's sales skyrocketed as a result, and for the next 20 years, Ludwig became the biggest name in drums in the USA. Their commitment to the highest quality standards is evident in everything they make.  Inspired by a Transition-era Ludwig snare of the 1960s, the Super Brass snare drum features a Classic USA seamless and polished brass shell . The classic Ludwig P88 throw off mechanism and P35 butt plate give this snare that sought-after Transition-era character, all finished off with a set of nickel hardware. The Super Classic has power, sensitivity, durability and dynamics to match its heirloom good looks.

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For almost 110 years, Ludwig have been a world leader in the manufacture of drums and percussion products, becoming a household name in on Feb 9th, 1964 when 73 million people watched the Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan Show, with the Ludwig logo clearly visible of the front of Ringo Starr's bass drum. The company's sales skyrocketed as a result, and for the next 20 years, Ludwig became the biggest name in drums in the USA. Their commitment to the highest quality standards is evident in everything they make.  Inspired by Ludwig Super Series of the 1960s, the Super Ludwig Chrome Over Brass snare drum features beaded brass shell, plated in chrome, giving it stunning looks. The classic Ludwig P88 throw off mechanism and P35 butt plate give this snare that sought-after Transition-era character, all finished off with a set of nickel hardware. The Super Ludwig has power, sensitivity, durability and dynamics to match its heirloom good looks.

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Originally released in 1960 as “The answer to every drummer’s dream”, the Super Ludwig series drums are reimagined for a new standard model! The Super model is chrome over brass shell and is trimmed in nickel hardware.  It also features a fashion highly-collectible transition badge version that were predecessors to the original standard 1960 models that featured chrome hardware. The revered tone of Ludwig seamless brass with a whole new look!

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Ludwig’s Chrome over Brass snare drum, introduced in 1960 as the Super Ludwig, was the predecessor to the Supraphonic. The brass alloy coupled with a chrome plating offers the musical undertones favoured of brass with just the right touch of added focus and treble.Though short-lived from its original release, the COB would go on to become one of the most sought-after and in-demand drums which would lead to its re-release in the 90s.Features: 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Chrome Plated 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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Ludwig’s Chrome over Brass snare drum, introduced in 1960 as the Super Ludwig, was the predecessor to the Supraphonic. The brass alloy coupled with a chrome plating offers the musical undertones favoured of brass with just the right touch of added focus and treble.  Though short-lived from its original release, the COB would go on to become one of the most sought after and in-demand drums that would lead to its re-release in the '90s.  Features: Size: 5" x 14" 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Chrome Plated 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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Ludwig’s Chrome over Brass snare drum, introduced in 1960 as the Super Ludwig, was the predecessor to the Supraphonic. The brass alloy coupled with a chrome plating offers the musical undertones favoured of brass with just the right touch of added focus and treble.  Though short-lived from its original release, the COB would go on to become one of the most sought-after and in-demand drums which would lead to its re-release in the 90s.  Features: Size: 14" x 5" Shell: Seamless Brass Shells Hoops: 2.3mm Triple-Flange, Chrome Plated Steel Hoops Lugs: 10 Imperial Lugs P85 Throw Off

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