Ludwig supraphonic lm402 snare drum features at a glance. Ludwig drums were used by many leading drum and bugle corp. These brass shell snares were made only for ludwig endorsers and have since been commonly referred to as. Gibraltar sc363e snare 14 inch20 split strand for ludwig super sensitive and yamaha split snare style snare drums. This page updated wednesday, november 6, 2019 one of our dogs, zelda, is still missing, i put her story at the bottom of this page. If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact. The vintage drum and percussion parts pictured below represent instruments ready for immediate sale. During the 1970s, ludwig s challenger line of snare drums offered sophisticated tuning and strong build quality. I bought this ludwig super sensitive snare drum a coupla years ago from richard king of kings music. Puresound vintage series ludwig super sensitive snare wire. This is a sad book to read, because the subject, ludwig ii of bavaria, indeed had serious mental health problems. Many ludwig drums, including main line keystone and blueolive badges and standards, have dates stamped inside their shells or on paper labels. Shes an active member of the international bullying prevention association. Get the best deal for ludwig vintage drums from the largest online selection at.
Here are links to the different ludwig drum company history sections on this web site that will help you pin point the year and type of ludwig drums you have. Ludwig vintage supraphonic super sensitive snare drum. The sound differences are moot for most circumstances. Our mission is to establish and develop the ultimate networkcommunity designed for enthusiasts and retailers of vintage, rare and antique musical instruments, as well as an online network for dedicated builders of fine instruments. How to choose the proper puresound snare for the ludwig super sensitive esp. The history of ludwig drums the vintage drum guide shows you ludwig finishes, ludwig drum badges, ludwig drum set catalog pages, ludwig snare drum catalog pages and the most complete ludwig history all on one vintage drum web site. One of the primary reasons ludwig isthe most famous name in drums is the legendary black beauty snare drum.
Featuring a smooth shell and elegantlooking imperial lugs, the ludwig supraphonic lm400 snare will make a fine addition to your drum set. The ludwig 402 snare drum is basically a supraphonic 400 on steroids. The ludwig book by rob cook is the definitive business and historical guide to this. Featuring a smooth shell and elegantlooking imperial lugs, the ludwig supraphonic lm402 snare will make a fine addition to your drum set. The ludwig book by rob cook is the definitive business and historical guide to. The ludwig super sensitive snare drum has a chromeplated metal or polished bronze shell with super sensitive snares and classic lugs. Ludwig super sensitive snare drum, super ludwig 400 snare drum. Find great deals on ebay for ludwig super sensitive 6. The big chief banjo was highly decorated, with gold plating, engraving, and decorative.
The serial number is 311933 which reports as a 1966 serial. The four piece set up is was than enough to hold its own as a present force in any band setting. Musical instruments store with guaranteed lowest prices and free shipping on most orders cascio interstate music. There follows a passage that ellen fine writes contains the main themes of night the death of god and innocence, and the defaite du moi, or dissolution of the self, a recurring motif in holocaust literature. Puresound vintage snare wire 14 ludwig super sensitive. I took the used vintage heads off the ss and put on a new ludwig medium coated batter and a ludwig resonant bottom, i just ordered a ludwig heavy w silver dot to do an ab comparison of batter heads, then. This drum is essential to any serious collection of snares. For the safety of our warehouse team, we are running at reduced capacity, but we hope to be. Jul 31, 2017 a unique feature of ludwigs original supersensitives were adjustable wires on the bottom of the drum. Ludwig drum company history history of vintage drums. Most aluminum and steel models correspond to the pricing above.
The ludwig supra phonic snare drum is one of the most popular snare drums of all time. The super sensitive 19291937 the new super sensitive drum was identical to the ludwig super model but it was given a second set of snares which ran along the underside of the top batter head. Performanceproven to be the sound that fueled the most hit recordings in history, the ludwig supraphonic is the snare choice of the pros. May 25, 2017 in many fusion and pop circles, by contrast, standardsized drums remained the weapon of choice. Beautifully preserved ludwig super sensitive from the 1970s. What is the difference between a super sensitive and. A new or used supraphonic of any stripe is a drum worth owning. Ludwig is a manufacturer of percussion products and accessories. How to price a 1975 ludwig supersensitive snare gearslutz. Ludwig was a strong presence in the marching drum market. New listing ludwig l1232 20strand super sensitive replacement snare wires snappy set mint 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings ludwig l1232 20strand super sensitive replacement snare wires snappy set mint. The great american drums and the companies that made them, 19201969, b y harry cangany. But their biggest break came when ringo starr proudly played them on the ed sullivan show in 1964, making ludwig a household name for aspiring and superstar drummers alike. Ludwig drums have a distinct advantage over gretsch when it comes to establishing a relationship between serial number and date.
The drummers at sweetwater have used the lm400 on everything from jazz to metal with fantastic results. I sold my ludwig pioneer snare in the mid 1960s and purchased a 5x14 ludwig super sensitive snare which i played until about 1980. Steve gadd used his 5x14inch ludwig supraphonic on most sessions, bill bruford played a 6. Up until 1969 the covering was applied to the shell while the wood was still flat, and the covering was lapped into the shell. Id say the same thing about the dynasonic verses a powertone.
Ludwig, super, sensitive, vintage, snare, drum, keystone. Ludwig super sensitive snare drum ludwig coliseum snare drum. Ludwig drums is a us musical instruments manufacturers, focused on percussion. Ludwig supraphonic lm400 snare drum 5 x 14 sweetwater. Unfollow ludwig super sensitive to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Designed for 14inch vintage ludwig super sensitive snare drums from 19201968,16 strands of wire. The super sensitive is a fine drum but it just isnt necessary or necessary enough to put up with that strainer.
Her books are favorites among teachers and parents. All original parts including the snares, the super sensitive parallel mechanism works smoothly. Although leedy introduced their marvel parallel strainer in the late teens and early 20s, it couldnt hold a candle to ludwigs super mechanism. The drummers at sweetwater have used the lm402 on every type of music with fantastic results. The internal muffler has been removed, the snare guard on the strainer side is missing, and the batter side hoop. This second set of snares was controlled by a lever mounted on the side of the. According to harry canganys book the great american drums and the companies that made them. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Get instant access to the worlds best private pro audio. Ludwig black beauty 5x14 super sensitive snare drum100th anniversary edition manufactured in 2009 in celebration of ludwig s 100th year in business.
This drum is very clean with hardly any scratches or dings of any kind. Jul 03, 2018 trudy ludwig is the author of seven books centered around sensitive issues children face at school. As a result, there are literally thousands of these drums languishing away in band rooms across the nation, some still in use today. Sep 10, 2015 the following year, ludwig patented its parallelaction strainer system, which made changing the snares themselves a simple task.
In addition, his upbringing was appalling, reinforcing every action that made him feel like a omnipotent goddesignated ruler. Vintage drum history is all about history for ludwig drum history, slingerland drum history, rogers drum history and the history of vintage drums, vintage snare drums amd vintage drum sets. Ludwig super sensitive snare drum with classic lugs guitar. Designed for 14 vintage ludwig super sensitive snare drums from 19201968,12 strands of wire.
Ludwig black beauty snare with supersensitive snares 14 x 5. Ludwig black beauty snare drum ludwig black beauty buy. The powertone and regular supra are great drums without all the headaches. Vintage snare drums online ludwig, vintage ludwig snare. Puresound vintage series ludwig super sensitive 14 inch snare. Ludwig super sensitive snare drum with classic lugs. In 1928, ludwig produced the super ludwig, a drum with a second set of snares inside the drum, beneath the batter head. Both end plates have a t bracket attachment method.
The snares have an overall length of 16 78, and a strand length of 16 from solder point to solder point. The aluminum shells are lighter in weight and higher in pitch than the brass shells. Evenly spaced coiled snare wires offer consistent snare. An extremely small number of these drums were ever produced. Super sensitive supraphonic is introduced, snare beds widened to 8, round knob muffler replaced by the p4067 baseball bat muffler w red felt. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Shop for the ludwig black beauty snare with super sensitive snares and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. Vintage drum history is all about history for ludwig drum history, slingerland drum history, rogers drum history and the. The snare drum collectors market is heating up, becoming the next area of interest for music historians and instrument collectors. Ludwig super sensitive 14 x 5 ludalloy snare drum 1969. Ludwig l1232 14 20strand super sensitive snare wire. Vintage snare drums online ludwig, vintage ludwig snare drums. Supraphonic vs super sensitive after reading the weigh in on the supra vs beauty im kinda curious what the opinions are on supra vs ss. David ludwig explains why traditional diets dont work, and presents a radical new plan to help you lose weight without hunger, improve your health, and feel great.
Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. One of the worlds most valuable collections of vintage snare drums is presented in this beautiful, fullcolor gift book. The white diagonal line in this photo is the pearl covering. I would probably start in the ludwig drum set catalog pages and the ludwig snare drum catalog pages since these cover many years of ludwig history. It was compact enough for the gigging musician hauling gear loads to and fro. The tradition and quality continues on today better than ever with a sound that could only be ludwig.
What is it with the people who are writing these drum books. Here are the catalog scans for ludwig snare drums from the ludwig drum company. Hey antone, that is the first model of the ludwig super sensitive snare made between 1929 and 1935. Today we took delivery of a stunning pre serial ludwig super sensitive snare drum. Often imitated, never duplicated, ludwig snare drums have been the industry standard since 1911. The number of wires would vary across the different supersensitive models, but four of those golden snares had 10 adjustable wires and gabers had 18. The ludwig lm400 and lm402 are the snare drum choice of the pros. Ludwig 5x14 supersensitive snare drum drums on sale. The super sensitive, the standard sensitive, and the new era sensitive. Vintage ludwig drums about 1960s vintage ludwig super. At the time, snares were available for the ss where you could adjust each individual snare strand.
The book features 84 of the rarest vintage snare drums from curottos collection of more than 420. One thing that crops up when selecting a ludwig snare is the option of a conventional strainer supraphonic or the more complex parallel strainer which uses longer snare wires that span the entire bottom head super sensitive. I suggested we make a super sensitive 5 x 14 allmetal snare drum, and goldplate it in 14kt gold to present to ringo. Listen to any hit song from the 60s through today and chances are youre hearing a ludwig snare drum. The drum features a chrome over brass shell, with brass hoops. The super classic model was a standard configuration for the industry and preferred by many drummers. Does anybody see the super sensitive snare drum as a major improvement or unnecessary. Ludwig supraphonic lm400 snare drum features at a glance. The super sensitive remained a strong part of the ludwig line throughout the 1960s and was a favorite with school bands and orchestras. This drum is an example of one of the very first super sensitive snare drums produced, circa 196162. I got pretty lucky the other day with my latest acquisition.
This drum also has the super sensitive snare mechanism rather than the standard p83 strainer. It is set up as an orchestral drum with a combination of gut and wire 4 gut, 6 wire snares so it is both sensitive and powerful. Designed as a replacement for vintage 14 ludwig super sensitive snare drums from 1969 to now, the super sensitive snare wire has 16 individual strands of premiumgrade steel wire. Click the main image at the top of the listing to see normal sized photos.
Regarding converting a ludwig super sensitive snare from the super sensitive strainer setup to a standard strainer setup without having to drill any extra holes in the shell, attached below are some photos of my custom brackets. Completely original and in great condition, this snare drum has the classic ludaloy shell. From its humble beginnings in chicago, illinois to its present place at the center of the drumming world, a century of the most famous name in drums chronicles the ongoing history of the ludwig drum company. The ludwig book a business history and dating guide book and.
From jazz to metal ludwig 400 series snare drums provide the perfect sound in the studio or on stage. Please pick up a super sensitive try it out, surf the dfo archive, get it adjusted properly, and decide if it is the drum for you. Yet again this book has a lack of colour photos, actually it has none at all. This listing is for 1966 5 x 14 ludwig super sensitive chrome snare drum. Supraphonic vs super sensitive pearl drummers forum. The local drum shop which is a fantastic place has a steady stream of used and consignment drums for sale, and a very nice 1971 ludwig super sensitive ss popped up on the stores facebook page last week. The black beauty snare drum has been in production since the 1920s and was reintroduced in the 1970s. The snare wires extend beyond the edge of beds to provide ultra sensitive snare response.
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