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Ludwig Supralite Snare Drum Review

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Ludwig Supralite Snare

Ludwig Supralite Snare Drum The Ludwig Supralite snare will give you bright sound out of the box, when tuned to your preferences. That’s the upside. The downside is that this isn’t the workhorse snare you expect from Ludwig. If you’re a hobbyist that plays for pleasure when time allows, or if you’re investing in a […]

Ludwig Pioneer Snare Drum Review

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Ludwig Pioneer Snare

Ludwig Pioneer Snare Drum Ludwig first made the Pioneer snare from 1939 to 1941. It was re-introduced in 1960. This Ludwig Pioneer snare drum review focuses on the drums produced from 1960 through 1976. The Pioneer was priced to compete in the beginner/student market. However, the old axiom “they don’t make things like they used […]

Ludwig Black Magic Snare Drum Review

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ludwig black magic snare

Ludwig Black Magic Snare A Classic Only Better Seasoned drummers and newcomers to the craft all know the Ludwig name and know legendary models like the Ludwig Black Magic snare drum. In the 1920‘s Ludwig pioneered the black nickel over brass look and concept for drum shells. This oft-imitated design has never been surpassed by […]

Ludwig Acrolite Snare Drum Review

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Ludwig Acrolite Snare

Welcome On Stage Or In The Studio! For many years, the Ludwig Acrolite snare drum has been the choice of students learning to play the drums. With time, its reputation has only grown. It’s now welcomed onto the stage or into the studio as well. The solid, seamless aluminum shell has a track record of […]

Ludwig Supraphonic Snare Drum Review

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ludwig supraphonic snare

Ludwig Durability and Sound If a snare drum could be a hit maker, the Ludwig Supraphonic snare drum would be it. The bright, crisp sound of this professionals’ choice performs great in the studio or at live events. The chrome plated seamless aluminum shell produces classic snare crack in combination with rich resonant depth. The […]

Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum Review

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ludwig black beauty

Warm Ludwig Sound With Plenty Of Pop First of all, the Ludwig Black Beauty snare drum features a solid brass shell that has an antique finish. Warm, deep sounds resonate from the drum, with a hint of metallic finish that are amplified with crisp rim shots. Fantastic sensitivity across the volume range makes this a […]

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