Pre-Owned Ludwig 400 SupraPhonic 14"x5" Snare (1968)

This is a really beautiful Ludwig 400 dating from the later half of 1968. The serial number is from '68 and the drum is stamped AG on the inside which only started about half way through the year.

It's a Chrome-over-Aluminium shell and for a drum getting close to 60 years old it really is in stunning condition. The shell has some light tarnishing in places but very little pitting, the worst part is the badge but that's what gives away its age! The drum is largely original, the metal washers have been replaced with nylon ones at some point and we've fitted it with a brand new set of Puresound wires and brand new original Ludwig Weathermaster batter and resonant heads. It's had a full stripped down clean and polish with the end result, a classic era Ludwig 400 SupraPhonic that looks and sounds as good as the day it left the factory.

One of the attached images is a page from the 1968 Ludwig Catalogue. The only thing that's really changed on a 2025 model is the strainer, and of course you can't buy one for $92.50 any more!!! 

This is a pre-owned snare drum and may show signs of use. We try to capture the general condition in the photos, but if you require any additional information, have any questions or would like to request any further photos, just drop us an email at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help!