Detail 01
45° bearing edges
They promote head-to-shell contact for enhanced sustain and a focused tone.
Product detailSKU #1500000463404
LudwigVistalite Snare Drum 14 x 5 in. Blue
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The blue Vistalite is a 14 x 5-inch acrylic snare made for a clear, assertive voice. Ludwig pairs its reinforced 6mm shell with 45° bearing edges for a crisp, focused tone and enhanced sustain. The shell is described as bright and articulate, with strong projection and a quick decay that keeps accents defined. A P88 throw-off adjusts the Vintage '63 18-strand steel wires, while 2.3mm triple-flanged hoops help retain tuning stability.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage work where the snare needs to project through a dense arrangement.
- Recording setups seeking bright attack, clear accents and fast decay.
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
2.3mm triple-flanged hoops
They balance tuning stability with open shell resonance.
Detail 03
P88 throw-off
It provides precise control over snare-wire tension.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What color is this Vistalite?
This SKU has a blue finish.
02What snare wires are fitted?
It uses Vintage '63 18-strand steel snare wires.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
- Finish Options
- Clear, amber, blue, yellow
- Material
- Acrylic
11 detailsOther
- Thickness
- 6mm
- Configuration
- Single snare
- Hoops
- 2.3mm triple-flanged
- Origin
- USA
- Snare Wires
- Vintage '63, 18-strand steel
- Lugs
- Ludwig classic
- Edges
- 45° cut
- Throw Off
- P88
- Seams
- Reinforced
- Series
- Vistalite
- Build Type
- Acrylic
