1960 Ludwig SuperLudwig COB 14" x 5" snare drum
1960 Ludwig SuperLudwig COB 14" x 5" snare drum
Condition & Authenticity
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Sound & Playability
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1960 Ludwig SuperLudwig COB 14" x 5" snare drum
Chicago keystone badge pre-serial from 1960
Excellent condition for this rare and classic snare, extremely clean chrome, completely free from pitting. The snare is totally original, no issues nor modifications
COB (chrome over brass) shell, crimped snare beds, 10 x Imperial lugs, P-83 strainer, butt-plate, P-4066 internal tone control black round felt, after market new snare wire
Remo Ambassador batter and resonant heads
The snare has been completely stripped, checked, cleaned and re-assembled
A great, rare and beautiful drum that would easily be at home amongst the finest of collections, studios, or stages