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Ludwig 5X14 Vistalite Snare Drum Bronze
$549.00Vistalite shells are 6MM thick acrylic with reinforced seams. 45-degree bearing edge w/ slight outer bevel. Optimum for presence, focus, and attack. Made in the U.S.ASpecs: SNARE - Blue/Olive Badge,... -
Used U-LM404A Ludwig 1970s Acrolite Snare 5x14 (No Muffle)
$209.99The Ultimate Studio Secret & Stage Workhorse Often hailed as the most recorded snare drum in history alongside its sibling, the Supraphonic, the -
Ludwig 6.5X14 Vistalite Snare Drum Bronze
$599.00Vistalite shells are 6MM thick acrylic with reinforced seams. 45-degree bearing edge w/ slight outer bevel. Optimum for presence, focus, and attack. Made in the U.S.ASpecs: SNARE - Blue/Olive Badge,... -
Used U-LM410 Ludwig Super-Sensitive Snare Drum, 5x14
$330.00Unrivaled precision and dynamic response built on the world's most recorded shell. The Ludwig LM410 Super-Sensitive takes the legendary seamless aluminum shell of the iconic Supraphonic and pa -
Ludwig 5x14 Supraphonic Snare Drum
$649.00Performance-proven, the sound that fueled the most hit recordings in history, Ludwig Supraphonic is the snare choice of the pros. The USA-made chrome-plated, seamless, beaded aluminum shell produces...
Description
Unmistakable Visuals, Explosive Projection & Classic Rock Mojo
Introduced in 1972, the Ludwig Vistalite series defined the high-energy aesthetic and explosive sound of 1970s rock. Made famous by legends like John Bonham, these iconic acrylic snare drums are as much a visual centerpiece on stage as they are a sonic powerhouse. The 5x14 Vistalite snare delivers a loud, sharp attack with incredible clarity that easily cuts through dense mixes.
The 1970s Acrylic Advantage
Unlike traditional wood or metal drums, Vistalite acrylic shells do not absorb sound waves. The non-porous surface projects sound outward with immediate volume, razor-sharp attack, and a dry, focused fundamental pitch. Outfitted with Ludwig’s period-correct Blue & Olive badge, classic 10-lug configuration (Imperial lugs), and a heavy-duty P-85 strainer, this drum offers unmistakable vintage craftsmanship.
