Ludwig 1960 Pre-serial COB Super-Ludwig 14 x 5” snare drum

Ludwig 1960 Pre-serial COB Super-Ludwig 14 x 5” snare drum

Made in Chicago, USA.

Yes folks, I’ve finally found one of these magnificent chrome over brass Super-Ludwig snares.

This all original drum has COB hoops fitted top and bottom and is one of the rarer Ludwigs in circulation.

The internal damper is still working brilliantly, and it has Ludwig snare wires fitted in excellent condition.

These are getting harder to find in Australia because their owners don’t want to part with them, and not many were sold here in the first place.

1960 was their introduction to the music world.

The badge says Ludwig, Chicago, and you’ll notice in my photos, the snare mech and butt plate are both stamped WFL, which means this is a 1960 model.

In 1960 Ludwig were using up remaining WFL parts in their factory on the current Pre-serial Ludwig badged snares.

There is minor scratching on the badge, which looks more extreme in my pics than it really is.

The Super-Ludwig shell contruction is one solid piece of brass, beaded in the center and flanged in at the edges for triple strength.

These are one of the best sounding vintage Ludwig metal shell snares made since the mid 50s.

This drum has fantastic bite, glorious ring, lots of excitement, and a primal earthy musicality noticeably superior to Ludwig Supraphonic aluminium snare drums.

Used, cleaned, and in excellent condition. [SD 0854]

My price is just $1450

This price is firm.

I also do lay-buys on cymbals, kits, snares, and hardware.

Call Andrew on 0409 536 428

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an established Used (modern and vintage!) home-based 34 year young Drum business with drum kits, snares and, 100’s of cymbals, and other drum gear and accessories.

Some days I am not here all day, so please contact my mobile first when planning to visit on Mon, Wed, or Sat, and that way I will have enough time to come back and meet you here.

*I ship anywhere in Australia.