1965 Ludwig Jazz Festival 14" x 5" (Ginger) Silver Sparkle snare drum
1965 Ludwig Jazz Festival 14" x 5" (Ginger) Silver Sparkle snare drum
Condition & Authenticity
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Sound & Playability
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1965 Ludwig Jazz Festival Snare Drum – 14" x 5" | (Ginger) Silver Sparkle
A beautiful and highly desirable Ludwig Jazz Festival snare drum from 1965, finished in the classic Silver Sparkle (Ginger) wrap.
Fitted with the correct Chicago Keystone badge, serial number #190354, with an internal factory date stamp SEP 29, 1965, confirming its originality and period accuracy.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition. All components are original, with no structural or functional issues. A clean and honest example showing only minimal signs of age.
Shell:
Classic 3-ply Ludwig shell
Mahogany / Poplar / Mahogany
Maple reinforcement rings
Original Resocoat white interior
Hardware & Components:
P-83 strainer
P-32 butt plate with correct 1960s Ludwig logo
P-4067 internal tone control with white felt (“baseball” style)
Puresound snare wires
Original period-correct hardware throughout
Heads:
New Remo Ambassador coated batter head
New Remo Ambassador snare-side head
The snare has been completely disassembled, carefully inspected, cleaned, and professionally reassembled, ensuring excellent playability while preserving full vintage integrity.
Sound & Character:
The Jazz Festival is renowned for its dry, articulate response and warm midrange, making it a favorite for jazz, funk, R&B, studio work, and vintage-inspired playing styles.
A classic mid-1960s Ludwig Jazz Festival, increasingly sought after by collectors and discerning players alike.
Professionally packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal.