Detail 01
7-ply, 6 mm maple shell
The shell construction is designed for balanced warmth, clarity, and control.
Product detailSKU #1500000148915
LudwigClassic Maple Snare Drum - 14 x 5 in. Sky Blue Pearl
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ludwig’s 14 x 5-inch Classic Maple snare pairs a 7-ply, 6 mm maple shell with 45-degree bearing edges in a Sky Blue Pearl wrapped finish. The construction is described as responsive, quick to speak, and clear across a broad dynamic range. Triple-flange hoops, a patented throw-off, and steel carbon snare wires complete the working hardware, making it a focused snare for live performance and studio use where tuning response and articulation matter.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live-performance drummers needing clear articulation and consistent response across soft notes, accents, and rimshots.
- Studio sessions where a responsive maple snare can be tuned across a broad range.
- Players seeking a 14 x 5-inch snare with Sky Blue Pearl wrapped finish.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
45-degree bearing edges
The edges are described as helping the head seat evenly and vibrate freely.
Detail 03
Triple-flange hoops
They support stable tuning and an open response.
Detail 04
Patented throw-off and steel carbon snare wires
These components provide snare engagement and a consistent snare feel.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that a 14-inch diameter and 5-inch depth suit the snare size you need.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Where is this snare built?
It is built in the United States.
02What shell does it use?
It has a 7-ply maple shell with a 6 mm thickness.
03What hardware is specified?
It has triple-flange hoops, a patented Ludwig throw-off, and steel carbon snare wires.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Shell material
- Maple
- Country of Origin
- USA
18 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Hoops
- Triple-flange
- Construction
- 7-ply
- Product type
- Snare drum
- Throw-off
- Patented
- Korena Special
- false
- Depth
- 5", 6.5", 8", 10"
- Finish type
- Wrap
- Snare wires
- Steel carbon
- Series
- Classic Maple
- Country of origin
- USA
- Product Type
- Snare drum
- Tier
- new
- Model
- LS401_5_2018
- Shell thickness
- 6 mm
- Source Id
- site51500000148915
- Bearing edge
- 45-degree
- Diameter
- 14"
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