Detail 01
7-ply, 6 mm maple shell
The shell construction is intended to combine clear attack with a broad tuning range.
Product detailSKU #1500000148919
LudwigClassic Maple Snare Drum - 14 x 5 in. Vintage Black Oyster Pearl
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a 14-inch-by-5-inch, 7-ply maple shell, this Classic Maple snare is the shallow-depth option in the series. Its 6 mm shell and 45-degree bearing edges are designed for quick response, clear articulation, and even head seating. Triple-flange hoops, steel hardware, steel carbon snare wires, and Ludwig’s patented throw-off complete a wrapped-finish snare intended for rehearsal, recording, and live use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who want a 14 x 5-inch maple snare with quick response and clear stick articulation.
- Players adjusting snare tuning across soft notes, accents, and rimshots.
- Live and studio setups needing a wrapped-finish Ludwig snare with triple-flange hoops.
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
These edges support even head seating and free head vibration.
Detail 03
Triple-flange hoops
They support stable tuning and an open response.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The listed drum is 14 inches in diameter and 5 inches deep.
- 02The finish is Vintage Black Oyster Pearl wrap.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What shell is used?
It has a 7-ply maple shell measuring 6 mm thick.
02What size is this snare?
It is 14 inches in diameter and 5 inches deep.
03What hardware details are listed?
It has triple-flange hoops, steel carbon snare wires, and a patented Ludwig throw-off.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsBody & build
- Color
- 14 x 5 in. Vintage Black Oyster Pearl
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Finish Type
- Wrap
- Shell Material
- Maple
- Construction
- 7-ply
- Shell Thickness
- 6 mm
2 detailsSize & weight
- Depth
- 5 inch, 6.5 inch, 8 inch, 10 inch
- Diameter
- 14 inch
6 detailsOther
- Hoops
- Triple-flange
- Snare Wires
- Steel carbon
- Throw Off
- Patented
- Bearing Edge
- 45-degree
- Product Type
- Snare drum
- Series
- Classic Maple
