Snare Drums
An Industry Standard Since 1911
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 form of the snare bed, Ludwig Snare Drums are in a league of their own.
Bronze Phonic
Unique blend of metal snare projection and the warmer tones of a wood drum.
Universal Wood Snares
A palette of new sounds to compliment any style of music.
Universal Metal Snares
A palette of new sounds to compliment any style of music.
Black Beauty
Provides a warm, round metallic tone. A true American original.
Supraphonic
Performance-proven to be the sound that fueled the most hit recordings in history.
Super Series
New for 2019
Copperphonic
The newest member to the Ludwig USA snare drum range is the Copperphonic snare drum.
Chrome-Over-Brass
Seamless, chrome-plated brass shell with tube lugs
Raw Brass Phonic
As organic in looks as it is in sound
Hammered Brass
Similar sonic quality to the Black Beauty but at a higher pitch. No two are exactly alike!
Acrolite
The choice of pro players in need of dry, cracking-sounding snare tone.
Jazz Fest Series
New for 2019
Legacy
3-ply Maple/Poplar shell. Perfect for classic, centered tonality.
Aged Exotic Carpathian Elm
Artisan-Select aged exotic veneers handcrafted to perfection.
Classic Maple
7-ply all-maple shell features the clarity and warmth players have come to expect from maple drums.
Standard Maple
NEW FOR 2017
Carl Palmer "Venus"
Crafted for volume and intricate clarity.
Black Magic
Four models to satisfy any playing situation. Delivers classic tone that drummers have come to expect from Ludwig.
Supralite
Nate Smith Signature Snare Drum
Ludwig Jon Theodore Signature Snare Drum
