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Ludwig 5x14 Super Sensitive Chrome Over Brass-Pre Serial  From Ludwig

A vintage Ludwig Super Sensitive. 

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What We Think

This is a Chicago-made Ludwig 5x14 chrome-over-brass Super Sensitive snare drum that is here on consignment. It's a Keystone badge and definitely a drum for a player and not a collector. Considering its age it is in good condition with slight chrome pitting on the lugs and shell. There is some heavy scratching around the badge both on the inside and outside of the shell, where it looks like someone attempted to remove the badge. The throw-off snare-sensitivity dials and muffler work well with very little resistance. The heads and snare wires are relatively new and the drum will ship in a hardshell foamed case.

About Manufacturer

Touted as “the most famous name on drums,” Ludwig stands today as one of the most legendary and revered American drum manufacturers of all time. Founded in 1909 under the name Ludwig & Ludwig, the company has existed under a number of different owners and names, with the Ludwig brand operating today as a subsidiary of Conn-Selmer. Throughout almost 110 years of change, one thing has remained constant: Ludwig’s dedication to building high-quality drums with that signature Ludwig tone. Over the years, Ludwig drums have laid down solid backbeats and infectious grooves at the hands of drummers like John Densmore, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, and of course, Ringo Starr. Their iconic kits from the 60s and 70s remain highly coveted by collectors and players alike, but their new offerings continue to uphold the legendary Ludwig name just the same. 

Specifications

Ludwig 5x14 COB Super Sensitive Snare Drum Features:

  • Pre-Serial, 1962.
  • Chrome over brass shell
  • Flanged hoops