Ludwig's Smooth Copper snare drums are a dark, warm, dry, and very direct sounding snare drum. Due to their focused sound, they take a mic very well and excel at studio and live applications. Learn More
Ludwig's Hammered Copper snare drums are a dark, warm, dry, and very direct sounding snare drum. Due to their focused sound, they take a mic very well and excel at studio and live applications. Learn More
In honor of WIlliam Ludwig II - or "the Chief" - this 100th anniversary drum features a thin titanium shell, provided by none other than Ron Dunnett himself. This drum is loud, dry, articulate, and has an extended low and projection. We describe the sound of this drum as an 'amped up aluminum' sound. Learn More
The industry’s most revered snare drum takes on a new standard configuration! Introducing the new Black Beauty 8-lug. This drum is outfitted with standard Phonic series hardware: imperial lugs, 2.3mm triple-flanged hoops, P88 throw-off, and P35 butt-plate. This traditional lug configuration results in a drum with an elevated response that brings out a grittier tone with an enhanced presence in the sustain. Learn More