Ludwig Supraphonic snare drum with a studio and stage reputation
The Ludwig LM402 Supraphonic is a snare drum that has been heard on countless recordings for many years. Famous professional drummers, including John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, used this model, giving the Ludwig Supraphonic a lasting place in studios and on stages.
According to the description, this snare handles virtually every style of music, from jazz to metal. If you want a snare drum with broad use for rehearsal, recording and live performance, this 14 x 6.5 version fits that role well.
Construction of the Ludwig LM402
The shell is made from seamless 1.7 mm aluminium and finished in chrome. That combination gives this Ludwig snare drum a bright, crispy attack with a balanced mix of full resonant tones and defined attack.
You also get 2.3 mm steel triple flanged hoops and 10 lugs. This makes the LM402 the authentic Ludwig Supraphonic version many drummers know. If you want advice on variants and hardware, you can also contact the drum specialists at Magna Music.
