1970 Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic 14" x 5" snare drum
1970 Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic 14" x 5" snare drum
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1970 Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic 14" x 5" snare drum
Pointy Blue Olive badge # 815856 from 1969, dated NOV 13 1970, RELIABLE ANTI GALVANIC printed inside the shell
Very good condition for this classic snare, clean chrome with some pitting and flaking which do not compromise the sound. The snare is totally original, no issues nor modifications
Chrome over aluminium shell, 10 x Imperial lugs, P-85 "black face”multi-hole strainer, butt-plate, P-4066 internal tone control black round felt, correct period Ludwig snare wire
New Ludwig Medium batter head and 1970's Ludwig X Thin Clear snare resonant head
The snare has been completely stripped, checked, cleaned and re-assembled
This drum, "the most recorded snare", would easily be at home amongst the finest of collections, studios, or stages
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