Detail 01
7-ply cross-laminated, 6mm maple shell
The shell is made entirely from maple in a seven-ply construction.
Product detailSKU #1500000460090
LudwigClassic Maple Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 in. Natural Maple
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 14 × 6.5-inch Ludwig Classic Maple snare combines a 7-ply, 6mm all-maple shell with a 45° dual-cut bearing edge and 20-strand steel wires. Its natural finish keeps the maple front and center visually, while the drum is described as warm, clear, and dynamic with high projection and controlled sustain. Classic lugs and a model-dependent P88AC strainer complete a USA-made snare built for studio and live use across pop, R&B, and rock.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording studio grooves that call for a warm, clear, dynamic snare voice.
- Live pop, R&B, and rock performances needing high projection with controlled sustain.
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° dual-cut bearing edge
Specifies the shell's bearing-edge profile.
Detail 03
20-strand steel snare wires
Steel wires are fitted in a 20-strand configuration.
Detail 04
High projection with controlled sustain
Describes the drum's stated projection and sustain balance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The drum is 14 × 6.5 inches.
- 02The strainer is P88AC or model-dependent.
- 03Hoop type is listed as triple-flanged or die-cast depending on model.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the shell made from?
It has a 100% maple shell with seven-ply cross-laminated construction.
02What snare wires does it use?
It uses 20-strand steel snare wires.
03Where is it made?
It is made in the USA.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Tone
- Warm, clear and dynamic
6 detailsBody & build
- Shell Construction
- 7-ply cross-laminated
- Color
- Natural
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Finish Options
- Lacquer, exotic, and wrapped finishes
- Shell Material
- 100% maple
- Shell Thickness
- 6 mm
2 detailsSize & weight
- Depth Range
- [Varies by model]
- Diameter Range
- [Varies by model]
9 detailsOther
- Available Sizes
- Piccolo, standard and deep shell models
- Hoops
- Triple-flanged or die-cast (varies by model)
- Lugs
- Ludwig classic lugs
- Snare Wires
- 20-strand steel wires (standard)
- Strainer
- P88AC or model-dependent
- Bearing Edge
- 45° dual-cut
- Made in
- USA
- Projection
- High with controlled sustain
- Applications
- Pop, R&B, rock, studio, live
