Serial number 3436245, dated somewhere around 2010. I bought this from the band The Doughboys who I produced- the attached video shows the drum in action. This snare is in excellent condition, sounds great and works flawlessly onstage or in the studio. Champagne sparkle glass glitter finish is hard to find now, and this is in great condition- no issues at all. I put the original Ludwig batter head back on, which has little playing time, so nothing to get, fix or even polish- it's all ready to go. Sacrificing it to 'thin the herd'- my loss is your gain.