Ludwig LM405K 14"x6,5" Acrolite

Professional snare drum with 14" x 6.5" aluminium shell

The Ludwig Acrolite Snare Drum is a professional instrument for studio and stage. Although designed as a snare drum for students, the Acrolite Snares quickly found their way into professional drum setups with their 14" x 6.5" aluminium shell. This is due to the incomparably dry, crisp sound, which reflects the typical Ludwig sound in all its facets.

Circumferential bead for high tunings

Instead of constantly trying to reinvent the wheel, the traditional American brand Ludwig prefers to rely on the tried and tested. The 14-inch diameter and 6.5-inch depth-measuring aluminum Acrolite shell, for example, resembles its legendary 1963 model down to the smallest detail. The surrounding bead provides the shell with the necessary stability to ensure even extremely high head tensions. The hammering of the shell gives the Acrolite Snare a more complex sound, peppered with harmonic overtones. The flanged steel hoops are just as cleanly chrome-plated as the lugs and snare throw-off.

The Top Facts

• New edition of the original instruments from 1963
• Hammered shell
• Classic Ludwig logo in blue/olive
• P85 snare throw-off