Nov 12 1971 Ludwig Standard No. S-102 14x5” Aluminium (#57209)

Date stamped: Nov 12 1971 with original Ludwig sticker

Serial number: 57209

Aluminium spun shell, à la 70s Acrolite but without the centre bead.

With original strainer, internal dampener, butt end, lugs, tension rods and hoops.

In the late 60s, the Ludwig Standard range was launched to compete with budget level Japanese ranges of the time. The two metal snare drum options in the Standard range were an aluminium 14x5" with chrome plating or with 'Acrolite' finish. This is essentially the same shell as the Acrolites but without the centre bead - some would say, without the bead it gives it more of a focused sound.

This is a nice example, but there is some scuffs, aging and scratches expected for a drum of this age. There is also some grip marks when the strainer arm has been straightened back.

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You can view a great video from Carter McLean playing one of these snares here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPSI6osuync

Catalog scan from 1968.

Freshly stripped, cleaned and polished in my workshop, November 2024.

Fitted with brand new Remo Vintage Ambassador and Ambassador Hazy with brand new Puresound Custom Pro Steel wires.