Snare Drums

The Stainless Steel honors the 100+ year prestige of Ludwig Snare Drum craftsmanship. It provides the high volume performance drummers demand. Pure attack, bite, and focus for optimal presence. 1mm Flat Brushed Stainless Steel ShellCustom Laser-Etched Heirloom Band2.3mm Steel Triple Flanged HoopsP84 Throw-OffP35 Butt-PlateLudwig Weather Master Medium Coated HeadLudwig Weather Master Clear Snare Side head10 lugsSilver Keystone Badge

Legendary, player approved sound. Ludwig pioneered the black-nickel over brass shell concept in the early 1920's, setting a standard that all others would follow. Black Magic Snare Drums bring that signature sound and quality to a whole new playing spectrum, with four models to satisfy any playing situation.  Accentuated with matching tube lugs and die-cast hoops, Black Magic snares deliver classic tone that drummers have come to expect from Ludwig. Built to focus on tight, crisp projection, the 7' depth on this 13' model ads full-bodied sonic elements to its powerful attack.

Just like our Artisan series drum sets, our Artisan snares are using many selected woods to perform the best sound choices. In addition to woods, our passionate drum designers also experiment hundreds of metals and different combinations of metals and configurations to build a wide range of sounds that drummers are looking after. Furthermore, we also created “Hybrid” snares that have metal insertion to balance low-end and high-end frequencies.

Just like our Artisan series drum sets, our Artisan snares are using many selected woods to perform the best sound choices. In addition to woods, our passionate drum designers also experiment hundreds of metals and different combinations of metals and configurations to build a wide range of sounds that drummers are looking after. Furthermore, we also created “Hybrid” snares that have metal insertion to balance low-end and high-end frequencies.

Just like our Artisan series drum sets, our Artisan snares are using many selected woods to perform the best sound choices. In addition to woods, our passionate drum designers also experiment hundreds of metals and different combinations of metals and configurations to build a wide range of sounds that drummers are looking after. Furthermore, we also created “Hybrid” snares that have metal insertion to balance low-end and high-end frequencies.

Our passionate drum designers  experiment hundreds of metals and different combinations of metals and configurations to build a wide range of sounds that drummers are looking after.

Just like our Artisan series drum sets, our Artisan snares are using many selected woods to perform the best sound choices. In addition to woods, our passionate drum designers also experiment hundreds of metals and different combinations of metals and configurations to build a wide range of sounds that drummers are looking after.Furthermore, we also created “Hybrid” snares that have metal insertion to balance low-end and high-end frequencies.

Ludwig’s Black Magic Snare Drums have long been the optimal choice for the touring and recording drummer in need of volume, tonal clarity, and optimal snare response. As the originator of its Black Nickel-Over-Brass shell composition, Ludwig is proud to announce the introduction of new Black Magic Snare Drums.A classic formula for a more aggressive musical age, Black Magic snare drums share the same shell type with the Black Beauty, but with upgrades like matching Die-Cast hoops for increased volume, and Tube-Style lugs for maximum shell resonance.

Ludwig LM402 Snare Drum - 14" x 6.5" Supra Phonic snare drum, chrome plated seamless smooth aluminium with Imperial lugs, Supra-Phonic snare strainer, great for kit or concert percussion.

Ludwig LB416, 14"x5" Black Beauty Snare Drum, black powdered Brass Shell, with Supra-Phonic (P85) Snare Strainer, Imperial Lugs, the Legende lives,

Our passionate drum designers  experiment with hundreds of metals and different combinations of metals and configurations to build a wide range of sounds that drummers are looking after.

Snare 6'' x 14''.  Our passionate drum designers  experiment with hundreds of metals and different combinations of metals and configurations to build a wide range of sounds that drummers are looking after.

Snare 6.5'' x 14''.  Our passionate drum designers  experiment with hundreds of metals and different combinations of metals and configurations to build a wide range of sounds that drummers are looking after.

Ludwig’s Black Beauty Snare Drums have long been the optimal choice for the touring and recording drummer in need of volume, tonal clarity, and optimal snare response. As the originator of its Black Nickel-Over-Brass shell composition, Ludwig is proud to announce the introduction of new Black Magic Snare Drums.A classic formula for a more aggressive musical age, Black Magic snare drums share the same shell type with the Black Beauty, but with upgrades like matching Die-Cast hoops for increased volume, and Tube-Style lugs for maximum shell resonance.