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Steel ludwig snare Last viewed: 21 hours ago

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Anyone know the model late '60's steel 5x14 snare Ludwig made?

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Posted on 8 years ago
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I'm not aware of any steel-shell snare drums offered by Ludwig in the late 60's...or 70's for that matter! I believe they only produced shells using metals similar to aluminum for both the Supraphonic and Acrolite drums.

-Mark

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Some of the snares for the 1970's stainless steel sets were steel shells. I was told by a Ludwig employee back in the 90's.

Posted on 8 years ago
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From BEC

Some of the snares for the 1970's stainless steel sets were steel shells. I was told by a Ludwig employee back in the 90's.

I'd like to see one of these.

Posted on 8 years ago
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From redneckdrum

I'd like to see one of these.

I'd like to see one too. I was told they made a batch of 5x14 steel Supraphonics for the initial batch of steel sets. I'm guessing they're pretty heavy?

Posted on 8 years ago
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From BEC

I'd like to see one too. I was told they made a batch of 5x14 steel Supraphonics for the initial batch of steel sets. I'm guessing they're pretty heavy?

The Ludwig Book does make mention of a steel-shell Supraphonic. I've yet to actually hear of one or even see pictures. Other than that, I'm not aware of any other steel-shelled Ludwig drums from the 60's and 70's.

-Mark

Posted on 8 years ago
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I've seen (and played) some Stainless Steel Ludwig marching snares.... haven't seen a supra in Stainless though....

Posted on 8 years ago
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Were the Ludwig Standard snares steel?

Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 8 years ago
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From orangemi

Were the Ludwig Standard snares steel?

No, they were either Acrolite finish or Chrome finish. The actual shell was still basically aluminum.

-Mark

Posted on 8 years ago
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From orangemi

Anyone know the model late '60's steel 5x14 snare Ludwig made?Coffee Break2

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