Up for sale is a legendary piece of music history; and a authentic vintage, 1966 Ludwig , Supraphonic 5x14 snare drum.

Widely considered the most recorded snare drum of all time. the Supraphonic is the ultimate studio workhorse, famously, favored by rock legends like John Bonham. This drum features the iconic vintage Chicago keystone badge with registered trademark symbol. The stamp serial no.#342189 officially dates, its production to 1966.

Built with Ludwigs legendary center-beaded Ludalloy ( chrome, plated aluminum shell), this snare delivers the perfect balance of crisp crack, dry resonance and immense sensitivity.

-Size: 5x14”

-Shell material: Ludwig Ludalloy ( chrome over aluminum) with center-bead.

-Hardware: 10 original classic Imperial lugs, triple flanged, hoops

- Badge: original 1966 Ludwig Chicago Keystone Badge. Serial # 342189

-Resontant Head: original vintage Ludwig Weather Master Snare Head( intact, and clear).

-Batter Head: clean Remo better head.

-Condition: this drum is in phenomenal collector, grade condition for its age.well, the vast majority of 1960s. supraphonic suffer from severe chrome pitting in flaking(acne), this shell is remarkably clean, bright and mirror-like.The hardware is completely solid, the tension rods turn smoothly, the bearing edges are true, and the drum functions perfectly.

This is a premium, beautifully preserved example of a timeless vintage snare drum that sounds every bit as good as it looks!