Ludwig 14"x6,5" Supralite

I bought this as my first snare and I got to say I am not disappointed. For the price it's sold at, I believe it's a good deal for anyone who is looking to build a rock drumset like me. I use some duct tape on it to achieve the sound I want, but doing that on the snared exactly as it arrived (but tuned) works great for the house shows my band plays and also for recording. One con I can give it is that it is not that small compared to other to carry, and that might be a bit of a hassle for some people/travelling musicians. On my behalf, it's really nothing much as as big as it is it is also composed and looks like it can stand the test of time, even though i've only had it for 2 months (as off now, it has had daily use and has been carried everywhere and presents zero harm. All in all this is just a personall opinion, but if you're starting your first drumset playing some alternative rock style music I would say the Ludwig LW6514SL 14"x6,5" Supralite is something to consider, while I realise it migh not be for everyone

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!!!!