Best Sellers
Top products on Reverb over the past 90 days
Best Sellers in Drums and Percussion - Acoustic Drums
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DW Collector's Series Drum Set
294 available from $375The DW Collector's Series is one of the most sought-after kits in the world. Built on a custom order basis, the staggering array of exotic woods, hardware options, bespoke finishes, and drum sizes means that no two Collector's Series kits are identical. - 2
Ludwig No. 404 Acrolite 5x14" Aluminum Snare with Pointed Blue/Olive Badge 1970s
17 available from $199.99Dry, crisp, and infinitely articulate: just a few choice descriptions one of the most popular aluminum snares ever, the Ludwig Acrolite. Originally introduced in the '60s as a student model but quickly currying a cult following of beginners and professionals alike for its distinctive dry tone and signature "crack," the Acrolite's iconic matte aluminum finish was superseded by the Black Galaxy sparkle "Blackrolite" in the 1990s. Capable of capturing the subtle ghost notes necessary in jazz while also delivering the volume and cutting tone to hold its own in punk or garage, the Acrolite is worthy of staple snare collection in any rig. - 3
Ludwig Pocket Kit By Questlove Compact Drum Kit
24 available from $269The Ludwig Pocket Kit finally solves the age-old conundrum of providing a compact kit for young children to start learning the drum set with the professional construction and appointments missing in children's sets. Created as a joint venture between Ludwig and Questlove, the set features everything a kid needs to get started: kick, toms, snare, cymbals, and hardware. Topped off with a feasible price tag that parents can get behind, this could be the entry point for the next Billy Cobham or John Bonham. - 4
Ludwig LB417 Black Beauty 6.5x14" Brass Snare Drum
45 available from $569Perceived by many as the paragon of its field, the Ludwig Black Beauty is an enduring icon beloved by drummers. These gorgeous Ludwig snares are the perfect intersection of collector's item and premium instrument. - 5
Ludwig LM404 Acrolite 5x14" Aluminum Snare Black Galaxy 1990s
8 available from $200 - 6
Ludwig LM402 Supraphonic 6.5x14" Aluminum Snare Drum
34 available from $479One of the most recorded snares in history, the Ludwig LM402 Supraphonic 6.5x14 Snare is an icon of the drum world and a true bastion of tone. Crafted with a seamlessly beaded aluminum shell and slick chrome plating, the naturally crisp response and snappy attack of the aluminum is complemented with more depth and presence thanks to the 6.5" sizing. Used by players ranging from John Blackwell Jr. to, of course, John "Bonzo" Bonham, this is a truly legendary piece of gear at home in any genre. - 7
Ludwig No. 400 Supraphonic 5x14" Aluminum Snare Drum with Keystone Badge 1963 - 1969
9 available from $350One of the most popular snares to ever grace a set, the Ludwig Supraphonic can be heard on countless recordings from the 1960s onward. Valued for its bright attack and clarity, the Supraphonic is a favorite of drummers from jazz to metal. The first models of the 1960s featured the highly prized brass shell, but the company switched the shell to its aluminum iteration beginning in mid-1963.
Years of production: 1963-present
Composition: Single-piece beaded aluminum shell
Finish: Polished chrome
Notable players: Hal Blaine, Steve Gadd, Ronnie Vanucci Jr. - 8
Ludwig L-404 Acrolite 5x14" Aluminum Snare with Rounded Blue/Olive Badge 1980s
14 available from $200 - 9
Ludwig No. 400 Supraphonic 5x14" Aluminum Snare Drum with Pointed Blue/Olive Badge 1969 - 1979
20 available from $275One of the most popular snares in history, the Ludwig Supraphonic can be heard on countless recordings from the 1960s onward. Valued for its bright attack and clarity, the Supraphonic is a favorite of drummers from jazz to metal. The models of the 1970s featured a single piece beaded aluminum shell finished in polished chrome. The aluminum models are more prone to pitting and flaking. - 10
Ludwig Breakbeats by Questlove 4pc Shell Pack
48 available from $330The Ludwig Questlove Breakbeats kit is a 4 piece kit comprised of 14x16 bass drum, 7x10 rack tom, 13x13 floor tom, and 5x14 snare drum. Construction is described by Ludwig as 7-ply hardwood shells with 45 degree bearing edge. The kick drum includes a riser, and the kit is sold with bags for storage and transport.
The kit was designed with The Roots drummer Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson to be an affordable, compact kit that could still produce a full and punchy sound. - 11
Ludwig No. 404 Acrolite 5x14" Aluminum Snare with Keystone Badge 1960s
9 available from $249Dry, crisp, and infinitely articulate: just a few choice descriptions one of the most popular aluminum snares ever, the Ludwig Acrolite. Originally introduced in the '60s as a student model but quickly currying a cult following of beginners and professionals alike for its distinctive dry tone and signature "crack," the Acrolite's iconic matte aluminum finish was superseded by the Black Galaxy sparkle "Blackrolite" in the 1990s. Capable of capturing the subtle ghost notes necessary in jazz while also delivering the volume and cutting tone to hold its own in punk or garage, the Acrolite is worthy of staple snare collection in any rig. - 12
Ludwig No. 491 Pioneer 5x14" 6-Lug Snare Drum 1960 - 1968
21 available from $250 - 13
Pork Pie PP6514BB Big Black Brass 6.5x14" Snare Drum
2 available from $290.39 - 14
Ludwig Evolution Maple 8x10" Rack Tom
One available for $79 - 15
Ludwig Accent 10 / 12 / 16 / 22 / 6.5x14" Drive Drum Set with Cymbals
29 available from $338.97 - 16
Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic 5x14" Aluminum Snare Drum
35 available from $375The Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic 5x14" Snare is one of the most recorded instruments in history, and for good reason: it sounds absolutely immaculate. Crafted with a seamless beaded aluminum shell and chrome plating, the 5" depth on this model accentuates the natural bite and attack of the aluminum with a crisp character offering some of the most coveted ghost notes on the market. Favored by players from Billy Cobham to Alex Van Halen, the Supraphonic can hang in any genre with ease. - 17
Remo Rototom 6 / 8 / 10" 3pc Set
3 available from $190 - 18
Ludwig LW6514SL Supralite 6.5x14" Steel Snare Drum
20 available from $189 - 19
Ludwig LS403 Classic Maple 6.5x14" 10-Lug Snare Drum
35 available from $399 - 20
Tama LGM137STA 7x13" S.L.P. Series G-Maple Snare Drum
8 available from $250 - 21
Pearl RS525SC Roadshow 10 / 12 / 16 / 22 / 14x5.5" 5pc Drum Set with Hardware, Cymbals
20 available from $469 - 22
DW 6.5x14 Black Nickel Over Brass Collector's Series Snare Drum
9 available from $345.97The DW 6.5x14 Black Nickel Over Brass Collector's Series Snare Drum sports one of the most coveted metal combinations in a snare presented with the peerless construction this company is known for. Built with a 1mm seamless brass shell with a black nickel coating, the darker character and crisp crack make this a solid choice whether you're on the stage or in the studio. Deeper in profile and striking in appearance, this model will be as much of a complement to a jazz setup as to a doom metal or latin setup. - 23
Mapex ARST4551CEB Armory Tomahawk 14x5.5" Steel Snare Drum
31 available from $99.98 - 24
Pearl SFS10 Short Fuse 10x4.5" Snare Drum with Bracket, Mount
18 available from $50 - 25
Ludwig No. 908 Jazz Festival 5x14" 8-Lug Snare Drum 1960 - 1969
6 available from $499.99The Jazz Festival is one of the most sought-after vintage American snare drums. With Ludwig's legendary 3-ply mahogany/poplar shell (switching to maple/poplar in late '68), eight bowtie lugs, P-83 strainer, and the iconic keystone badge, the "Jazz Fest" epitomizes the classic '60s snare sound and aesthetic. Thanks to Ringo Starr and his rare 1963 5.5" Jazz Fest in Oyster Black Pearl, certain variants of this drum fetch thousands of dollars while most remain easily attainable for the working drummer or casual collector.
Originally introduced as the WFL "Swingster Dance" model in 1953, the drum was later renamed after popular big band drummer Barrett Deems. Both of these versions featured a slightly deeper 5.5" shell. By the late 1950s, the drum was again renamed the Jazz Festival, this time under the Ludwig banner and now sporting the classic "transition" badge. In 1960, though the officially catalogued depth was changed to 5", leftover inventory of 5.5" deep shells was slowly used up over the next couple years, resulting in anomalies such as the aforementioned drum heard on countless Beatles hits.
