Take Home an American Classic

The Classic Maple snare drum's vintage appointments and authentic throwback finishes are a treat for any Ludwig collector. And players of all pedigrees will enjoy its fat attack and open tone. The secret to the Classic Maple's impressive playability is Ludwig's time-honored drum making traditions. Its maple shell is selected and formed by hand right here in the USA, just as Ludwig snares have been for the past century. And its P88 throw off provides a level of snare control that recording vets are sure to enjoy. You know the sound. You recognize the look. Now take it home with the Ludwig Classic Maple snare drum.

Hand formed from choice maple in Monroe, NC 

The same traditions that have gone into Ludwig snare drums since 1909 continue to shape the Classic Maple line. Every Ludwig Classic Maple snare drum begins its life as a blank of hand-selected North American maple. Shells are formed by skilled hands at Ludwig's facility in North Carolina, USA, and tested to meet real-world gigging conditions.

A snare right out of the Ludwig golden era

Ludwig holds claim to the most recorded, toured-with, and sought-after drum sounds in the industry. The Classic Maple snare line celebrates the golden era of Ludwig snares with some collectible appointments, including Small Bowtie lugs, a Brass Cast Keystone badge, along with some updates, like the more modern P85 throw off.

Ludwig Classic Maple Snare Drum with P85 Throw Off Features:

• 5" x 14" snare drum
• All-maple shell delivers clarity, warmth, and projection
• 2.3mm triple-flanged hoops yield an open tone and fat attack
• Classic appointments include Small Bowtie lugs and a Brass Cast Keystone badge
• Wrap-Tite finish captures the look of a classic Luddy
• P88 throw off makes it easy to dial in great snare sounds
• Workmanship protected by a 3-year manufacturer warranty