Skarptromme Ludwig Legacy Mahogany LLX503XXVBCX, Van Buren, 14x6,5, 110th Anniversary

Skarptromme Ludwig Legacy Mahogany LLX503XXVBCX, 14x6,5, 110th Anniversary

Vintage-voiced Snare with Classic '40s Vibe

Ludwig brings its coveted 1940s 3-ply mahogany shells to the modern player in the Legacy Mahogany Van Buren snare drum. This handcrafted American snare whisper and barks with the old-school authority. From ghost notes to backbeats, the Van Buren rewards every stroke with a hearty attack and a round, open voice. Its 3-ply shell sports an internal layer of poplar to focus the mahogany's warmth, along with solid 1" maple re-rings for the right touch of dryness and Classic lugs for a vintage look. Whether you're a persnickety Ludwig collector or a gonzo enthusiast, you can't go wrong gracing your drum collection with a Ludwig Legacy Mahogany Van Buren snare.

Vintage-voiced shells and edges
In the spirit of Ludwig's "Victorious" drums of the '40s, a mahogany-sandwiched poplar core is the key to the Ludwig Van Buren's satisfying vintage voicing. A heart of cross-laminated 1/8" American poplar adds crisp cut and focused midrange to the warm, woody 1/16" mahogany outer and inner plies. Together with 30° inner-cut roundover bearing edges and solid maple reinforcement rings, these shells deliver the authentic tone and response that has kept Ludwig's original mahogany-shelled vintage kits in high demand to this day.

Classic Ludwig configurations
Ludwig is the name behind some of the most iconic drum kits in Western music history. The Legacy Mahogany Van Buren series recognizes these most celebrated of setups, which include pre-configured shell packs to suit the musical proclivities of drummers from hard rockers to hard boppers. Collectors and longtime Ludwig fans are sure to find enjoyment in the retro appointments crowning each Legacy Mahogany Van Buren shell. These include Ludwig's coveted Keystone badges, Ludwig Classic lugs, and vintage-inspired wrapped finishes.

The Ludwig legacy
Since 1909, Ludwig drums have enjoyed one of the proudest legacies in percussion. The world has heard them under the sticks of Cream's Ginger Baker and Wrecking Crew session legend Hal Blaine, keeping the pulse behind Queen at Live Aid, and laying down John Bonham's beastly beat for Led Zeppelin's "When the Levee Breaks." But their biggest break came when Ringo Starr proudly played them on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, making Ludwig a household name for aspiring and superstar drummers alike.

Ludwig Legacy Mahogany "Van Buren" Snare Drum Features:
Inspired by Ludwig's "Victorious" drums of the 1940s
Masterfully handcrafted in Monroe, North Carolina
Vintage-inspired shells and appointments: Keystone badges, Classic lugs
Mahogany shells boast classic warmth and powerful bass
Inner poplar core adds subtle cut and focus
1" maple reinforcement rings strengthen shells and dry out overring
30° inner-cut roundover bearing edges are a vintage-flavored foundation for heads
Shell size: 6.5" x 14"

Tech Specs
- Type: Snare
- Shell (Depth x Diameter): 6.5" x 14"
- Shell Construction: 3-ply
- Shell Material: Mahogany/Poplar with Maple reinforcement ring
- Hoops: Triple-flanged
- Color: Vintage Mahogany
- Finish: Matte Lacquer
- Heads: Remo USA
- Manufacturer Part Number: LLS503XXVBCX