Detail 01
4-ply maple exterior / 3-ply cherry interior
The two woods divide the described role of maple attack and cherry warmth, playability, and breath.
Product detailSKU #1500000402236
LudwigNeuSonic Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 in. Satin Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Satin Gold frames a NeuSonic snare with a 14 x 6.5 in. format and Ludwig’s thin seven-ply shell design. Maple forms the four outer plies for its familiar attack, while three inner cherry plies are intended to bring warmth, playability, and more breath. At 5.5 mm, the shell is Ludwig’s thinnest and is described as promoting resonance and sustain. The drum is handcrafted in Monroe, North Carolina and fitted with steel hoops and a P88 throw-off.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players wanting a maple-and-cherry 14 x 6.5 in. snare in a Satin Gold finish.
- Drummers looking for the open response and sustain associated with this 5.5 mm shell.
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
Steel hoops
Steel is specified for the hoop material.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How thick is the shell?
The shell measures 5.5 mm thick.
02Where is the drum handcrafted?
It is handcrafted at Ludwig’s factory in Monroe, North Carolina, USA.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsBody & build
- Shell Construction
- 7-ply
- Finish Type
- Pearl or Satin
- Shell Material
- Maple
- Color
- Gold
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Shell Thickness Mm
- 5.5mm
2 detailsIn the box
- Stand
- Not specified
- Case or Bag
- Not specified
3 detailsOther
- Throw Off
- P88
- Bearing Edge
- 45°
- Hoop Type
- Steel
