Detail 01
7-ply maple shell
Forms the drum’s shell and is the basis for its maple construction.

Independent shopping perspective
Ludwig’s Maple Coliseum is a 14 x 8 inch snare built around a 7-ply maple shell. The deeper shell is paired with a bold, punchy attack and resonant body, giving the drum a pronounced presence for stage or studio work. Its gloss natural maple finish displays the wood grain, while 2.3 mm die-cast hoops support tuning stability across different tuning ranges. A P88 throw-off provides direct snare engagement and adjustment, completing a drum designed for both controlled detail and forceful playing.


Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
Forms the drum’s shell and is the basis for its maple construction.
Detail 02
Support tuning stability across different tuning ranges.
Detail 03
Provides snare engagement and allows snare-tension adjustments.
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It measures 14 x 8 inches.
It uses Ludwig’s P88 throw-off.
The finish is gloss natural maple.
Reference
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