Detail 01
9-ply cherry and maple shell
Three cherry plies on each side surround a three-ply maple core for the drum’s warm, resonant voice.
Product detailSKU #1500000459583
LudwigHeritage Cherry Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 in. Silver Dust
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ludwig’s 14 x 6.5 in. Heritage Cherry snare pairs a 9-ply shell—cherry inside and out around a three-ply maple core—with a Silver Dust finish. The shell is described as warm, open, resonant, and projecting, with enough response for ghost notes as well as a firm backbeat. A single 45-degree bearing edge supports clear attack and tuning flexibility. P88/P35 snare hardware, 18-strand Vintage ’63 wires, triple-flange hoops, and small twin lugs complete the playing setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Dialing between low, weighty tuning and a tight, high-pitched snare sound.
- Studio or stage drumming that moves from subtle ghost notes to forceful backbeats.
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
Single 45-degree bearing edge
Designed for clear attack, responsiveness, and flexibility across the tuning range.
Detail 03
P88 throw-off and P35 cast butt plate
These components manage snare-wire engagement.
Detail 04
2.3 mm triple-flange hoops
They are part of the drum’s tuning and stability hardware.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What finish does this SKU have?
It is finished in Silver Dust.
02What snare wires are fitted?
The drum uses 18-strand Vintage ’63 steel snare wires.
03What bearing edge does it use?
It has a single 45-degree bearing edge.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsBody & build
- Shell Construction
- 9-ply with 3-ply maple core
- Color
- Gray
- Color Finish
- Red
- Shell Material
- Inner and outer cherry plies
- Body Finish
- Chrome
- Hardware Finish
- Chrome
12 detailsOther
- Customization
- Comes in Resolute Blue or Silver Dust
- Hoops
- 2.3 mm triple-flange
- Lugs
- Small twin
- Durability
- 9-ply shell with triple-flange hoops and pro-level hardware
- Snare Wires
- 18-strand Vintage '63 steel
- Origin
- Handcrafted in the USA
- Drumheads
- EVANS USA
- Craftsmanship
- Ludwig USA construction
- Bearing Edge
- Single 45-degree
- Butt Plate
- P35 cast
- Throw Off Mechanism
- P88
- Style
- Vintage-inspired
