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Ludwig heavy brass drums from the 1910s-1930s are beloved by recording studios and top musicians worldwide. Many dream of owning one, but fear they’ll never find one in good condition. The pursuit of this era’s sound, considered the pinnacle of vintage drums, can make finding a drum in satisfactory condition feel almost impossible. These golden-age heavy brass snare drums are lauded for their superior character, looks, and shell construction. However, nearly 100 years later, finding one without deterioration of parts or shell damage is extremely difficult. Especially for models with special specifications incorporating the cutting-edge technology and craftsmanship of the time, even seeing one on the market is practically a miracle. A truly artistic piece, handcrafted with exquisite carving. This drum boasts a breathtakingly alluring and elegant appearance, with a brass shell adorned with beautifully handcrafted scroll and arabesque patterns by skilled artisans, finished with a black nickel coating. It features a 15×5 inch, 10-lug design, a turning point in history. Despite its substantial 15-inch size, it was one of the first drums to adopt the 10-lug design, introduced around 1926, to facilitate easy tuning. This transitional specification is extremely valuable as a historical document. It features luxurious original parts from that era. The strainer is the highly regarded 338. Furthermore, the head is a rare cowhide head, luxuriously crafted to fit this particular instrument. Of course, the original hard case is also included. Each part resonates like an instrument, producing a special sound. One listen will immediately reveal its distinctly different character from modern instruments. From the shell to the hoops and bolts, every part resonates organically, resulting in the ultimate heavy brass sound. A 15-inch sculpted model in such mint condition and possessing such historical artistic value may never appear on the market anywhere else in the world again. We would like to entrust this prized piece to only professionals seeking the finest recording sound, or to those with a true aesthetic sense who wish to add a historical masterpiece to their collection. We do not undervalue merchandise or mark items as gifts. And international government regulations prohibit such behavior. About Importer’s Obligation. Thank you for your understanding.

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BLACK BEAUTY DELUX BY LUDWIG. VERY HEAVY GAGE DRUM. CALF AND ADJUSTABLE GUT. The item “RARE c1930s 10 LUG BLACK BEAUTY DELUX SUPER CALF & GUT VERY CORRECT LUDWIG 5×14″ is in sale since Thursday, August 26, 2021. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Snare Drums”. The seller is “walter1122″ and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Model: Delux
• Material: Brass
• Type: Drum Set Snare
• Brand: Ludwig
• Item Diameter: 14 in

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Thank you very much for visiting my listing page! Although there are aging scratches, there is no big problem in operation. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. The item “Very Rare! Ludwig Nonaka Japan 60th Anniversary Limited Brass Snare Drum 14×6.5″ is in sale since Thursday, September 19, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Snare Drums”. The seller is “jpinstrumental*store” and is located in Osaka. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Ludwig
• Model: 60th Anniversary
• MPN: Nonaka Japan
• Size: 14 inch
• Material: Brass

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Vintage Ludwig 14″ x 6″ Model 406 Snare November 1971 USA EXTREMELY RARE! This is brass and has a B stamped on it. Please look at the pictures! The item “Vintage Ludwig 14 x 6 Model 406 Snare November 1971 USA Very RARE! WOW! BRASS” is in sale since Tuesday, April 23, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Snare Drums”. The seller is “yellow-hound-emporium” and is located in Hopewell Junction, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Brand: Ludwig
• Model: 406
• Size: 6 inch

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Vintage Ludwig 14″ x 6″ Model 406 Snare November 1971 USA EXTREMELY RARE! This is brass and has a B stamped on it. Please look at the pictures! The item “Vintage Ludwig 14 x 6 Model 406 Snare November 1971 USA Very RARE! WOW! BRASS” is in sale since Saturday, April 20, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Snare Drums”. The seller is “yellow-hound-emporium” and is located in Hopewell Junction, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Brand: Ludwig
• Model: 406
• Size: 6 inch

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Vintage Ludwig 14″ x 6″ Model 406 Snare November 1971 USA EXTREMELY RARE! This is brass and has a B stamped on it. The item “Vintage Ludwig 14 x 6 Model 406 Snare November 1971 USA Very RARE! WOW! BRASS” is in sale since Saturday, April 20, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Snare Drums”. The seller is “yellow-hound-emporium” and is located in Hopewell Junction, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Brand: Ludwig
• Model: 406
• Size: 6 inch

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