Detail 01
Single-piece seamless 1 mm copper shell
Provides the copper voice described here: low-end depth, smooth midrange, and controlled attack.
Product detailSKU #1500000476262
LudwigHammered Raw Polished Copper Snare Drum - 14 x 6.5 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a seamless 1 mm copper shell, this 14 x 6.5 in. Ludwig snare brings deep low end, smooth mids, and articulate attack into one drum. The shell is hydro-formed, then hand-hammered and polished, so each drum carries its own hammer-mark pattern. Its 3 mm die-cast hoops focus the attack and help maintain tuning stability. A P86 drop-style throw-off and 18-strand steel wires make snare engagement direct for detailed playing, accents, and backbeats.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Dynamic live or studio parts that move between quiet ghost notes, rimshots, and full backbeats.
- Players who want a hand-hammered copper shell with individual visual character.
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
Hand-hammered raw polished finish
The hammering leaves an individual texture, and polishing brings those marks into view.
Detail 03
3 mm die-cast hoops
Give the attack a more focused character while supporting dependable tuning stability.
Detail 04
P86 drop-style throw-off
Allows quick, precise engagement and release of the snare wires.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Each hand-hammered shell has its own visual pattern.
- 02This model is 14 x 6.5 in. and uses black nickel hardware.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the copper shell seamless?
Yes. It is a single-piece, seamless 1 mm copper shell formed by hydro-forming.
02What snare wires does it use?
It is fitted with 18-strand steel snare wires.
03Where is it made?
It is handcrafted in Monroe, North Carolina, United States.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
8 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Finish Type
- Raw polished
- Shell Material
- Copper
- Body Finish
- Black nickel
- Construction
- Single-piece seamless
- Shell Thickness
- 1 mm
- Hardware Finish
- Black nickel
2 detailsSize & weight
- Depth
- 6.5 inch
- Diameter
- 14 inch
5 detailsOther
- Hoops
- 3 mm die-cast
- Snare Wires
- 18-strand steel
- Throw Off
- P86 drop-style
- Bearing Edge
- 45-degree
- Product Type
- Snare drum
