Ludwig 14"x6,5" Supralite

I've been playing drums since I was 16. I'm mostly self-taught with a few lessons in basic technique, but over the course of these more than 30 years I've managed to reach a decent level. I play mostly rock and only have gigs a few times a year. During my journey in drumming, I've changed several brands of drums. Some of them were better than others but when it comes to snare, I've had a hard time finding one that completely suits my style and taste. Until recently when I unboxed my Ludwig Supralite 14'x6.5'. First of all, I was won over by the look. Perfectly simple, solid and tight. Something that only manufacturers with many years of experience can do. The sound is something I've been looking for my whole life. Clean and crisp, perfectly responds to high and low tones. In rehearsals it's loud but not too loud, it gives a nice and warm and melodic tone. The only downside is that it has a bit of ringing, but that's more or less typical for 6.5" steel drums. All in all, I highly recommend this piece to all drummers of my caliber who play the style I do.

Bought this as a temporary snare until my new main snare arrives. I had heard a sample of one of these on youtube a while ago by accident and it caught my ear and led me to search them out. My last steel snare was a Pearl Chad Smith Signature many years ago but i thought it lacked power to be honest really. This snare is fantastic although manufactured in china i believe and not the USA as most other Ludwig drums the quality is great and the sound...... the sound it amazing!!!!. Although a little ringy (which i quite like live anyway) it has a nice fat undertone coming through at any tuning range. For sound samples listen on Thomann or check out youtube they sound exactly as you hear!!! My plan is to sell this one when my new one arrives but i get the feeling i won't want to let this one go. If you are reading this review because you may be buying one of these, buy one you won't regret it they are BRILLIANT!!!!