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I picked up a couple of Ludwig snares- A 90's era classic maple that almost matches my Super Classic 20/12/13/16 set, and a new (discontinued) Club Date SE 6.5 in WMP.
The maple snare was tough to get tuned to where I liked it, but with some help (thanks Kamak), and time it sounds very good. I don't know if it is this particular drum, but it had a weird ring to it. I may try a Ludwig head and see if I like it. I bought it used with an Aquarian single ply coated head on it.
The Club Date sounds wayyyy better than it should for the price. I really like the WMP wrap, very classy. Local drum shop said the Ludwig rep even said these were sort of a best kept secret as a great snare that not too many consider,
I used this at rehearsal last week and I was happy with the sound. Cracking rim shots, ghost notes and accents come through well. Fat backbeat sounds and it seems louder that my 5.5 Acrolite.
Here are some pics:
I am considering getting a 20/12/14 Club date SE in the WMP before they are all gone. Local drum shop can still order one and will give me a decent deal on it. Heard a lot of good things and love the look.
The maple snare was tough to get tuned to where I liked it, but with some help (thanks Kamak), and time it sounds very good. I don't know if it is this particular drum, but it had a weird ring to it. I may try a Ludwig head and see if I like it. I bought it used with an Aquarian single ply coated head on it.
The Club Date sounds wayyyy better than it should for the price. I really like the WMP wrap, very classy. Local drum shop said the Ludwig rep even said these were sort of a best kept secret as a great snare that not too many consider,
I used this at rehearsal last week and I was happy with the sound. Cracking rim shots, ghost notes and accents come through well. Fat backbeat sounds and it seems louder that my 5.5 Acrolite.
Here are some pics:
I am considering getting a 20/12/14 Club date SE in the WMP before they are all gone. Local drum shop can still order one and will give me a decent deal on it. Heard a lot of good things and love the look.