The Ludwig Supralite Snare Drums are designed with a mirrored, polished, 1mm beaded steel shell material for a bright, cutting attack, while providing a wide mid-range overtone. The Ludwig Supralite's have excellent acoustic range. Fitted with Ludwig chrome plated brass tube lugs, 2.3 mm chrome plated triple flange hoops, and brass snare wires, you are getting a high-quality snare drum for classic concert drumming or adding the Supralite to a drum set. All snares feature a new and improved Ludwig P88I throw-off and P33 butt-plate. Quality and versatility to fit any budget!
LW5514SL Supralite Snare Drum Features
Drum Size: 5.5 inches by 14 inches
Shell Material: 1 mm beaded steel shell
Lugs: chrome plated brass tube lugs
Hoops: 2.3mm steel triple-flanged hoops
Throw-off: p88i throw-off
Butt-Plate: p33 butt-plate
Snares: 20-strand brass coil snare wires
While the original vintage drum played by Ringo Starr in the Beatles is no longer in production, the Ludwig Supralite is the modern day equivalent to the drum played by Ringo Starr. Take a look at how today's Ludwig Supralite snare drum compares to the original Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl Jazz Festival snare drum.