Detail 01
7-ply maple shell
Provides the warm, projecting and dynamically responsive voice described for this drum.
Product detailSKU #1500000458813
LudwigExotic Select Snare Drum with Black Nickel Hardware 14 x 6.5 in. Black Gold Burst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a 14 x 6.5 in., 7-ply maple shell, this Exotic Select snare is voiced for warmth, projection, and dynamic response. Its Ambrosia maple veneer gives the Black Gold Burst finish its individual grain character, beneath Poly-Glass lacquer. Die-cast hoops and black nickel hardware complete the look, while the Ludwig P88 strainer provides precise adjustment of the snare wires. It is a visually distinctive maple snare for players who want a responsive drum at rehearsals, recording sessions, and live dates.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording or live work that calls for a warm, projecting maple snare with dynamic response.
- Players who want precise snare-wire adjustment from the Ludwig P88 strainer.
- Drum kits where Black Gold Burst, figured maple veneer, and black nickel hardware matter visually.
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
14 x 6.5 in.
The supplied diameter and depth for this specific snare.
Detail 03
Die-cast hoops
Designed to maintain consistent tension and support tuning stability.
Detail 04
Ludwig P88 strainer
Allows smooth, precise adjustment between tighter and looser snare-wire settings.
Detail 05
Ambrosia maple veneer with Poly-Glass lacquer
The figured outer veneer is finished in lacquer that adds a protective layer.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Black Gold Burst is the finish named for this SKU.
- 02The shell measures 14 inches in diameter by 6.5 inches deep.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What shell does it use?
It has a 7-ply maple shell with an Ambrosia maple outer veneer.
02Which strainer is fitted?
Ludwig's P88 strainer is fitted.
03What hoops are on the drum?
It uses die-cast hoops.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsBody & build
- Shell Construction
- 7-ply maple
- Color
- Yellow
- Color Finish
- Black
- Finish Options
- Amethyst Burst, Black Gold Burst, Nocturne Burst
- Body Finish
- Poly-glass lacquer
- Finish
- Poly-glass lacquer
2 detailsSize & weight
- Depth
- 6.5 inch
- Diameter
- 14 inch
8 detailsOther
- Tension Rods
- Black nickel
- Aesthetic Details
- Sophisticated and elegant look
- Hoops
- Die-cast
- Lugs
- Black nickel
- Strainer
- Ludwig P88
- Butt Plate
- P35 butt plate
- Veneer Pattern
- Unique Ambrosia maple grain
- Outer Veneer
- Ambrosia maple
