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Description

The Ludwig BluePhonic snare drum delivers the responsive, articulate tone that Ludwig is renowned for. Part of Ludwig's flagship BluePhonic series, this snare is designed for musicians seeking a versatile drum that can handle the demands of both studio work and live performance. Featuring a seamless one-piece machine drawn aluminum shell, this snare drum delivers a broad range of expressive sounds with a full, resonant tone.

Premium Hardware

Designed as a fresh new visual take on the classic LM402 model, the Ludwig BluePhonic snare drum adds brass-plated tube lugs, a P88 throw-off and 2.3 mm triple flange hoops. Ludwig’s proprietary WeatherMaster batter and snare side heads, along with the BluePhonic are all-handcrafted in Ludwig’s Monroe, North Carolina, factory to add their own unique attack and sustain unavailable anywhere else.

Special Finish

To top off the whole package, the Ludwig BluePhonic snare drum is finished in a deep, lustrous Midnight Blue Metallic finish, which is the perfect complement to the brass hardware—a perfect combination of visual brilliance and sonic mastery to add to your sonic pallet.

A Drum for All Musical Styles

With its sensitive, articulate tone and ability to produce a range of sounds, the BluePhonic snare drum is ideal for drummers in all musical genres. Whether recording intricate jazz tracks, laying down a driving rock backbeat or accenting electronic music, this versatile snare has the dynamic range to excel in any context.

Ludwig BluePhonic Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 in. Midnight Blue Metallic
Ludwig BluePhonic Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 in. Midnight Blue Metallic
Ludwig BluePhonic Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 in. Midnight Blue Metallic
Features
  • 1 mm USA Seamless, one-piece aluminum shell with brass-plated hardware
  • 2.3 mm triple-flange hoops
  • P88 throw-off
  • WeatherMaster coated "heavy" batter head/clear snare side head
Warranty
Maple and birch drum sets (drums only) - 3-year warranty.
Marching and timpani drums - 3-year warranty.
Sticks and hardware - 1-year warranty.
Cases - 1-year warranty.
Accent drum line - 1-year warranty.

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4.25

4 Reviews

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

A must have in your quiver of snares
Its not blue. Looks black. Check my Photos
Its not blue. Looks black. Check my Photos
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Best Uses
  1. Accompaniment1
  2. Jazz Clubs1
  3. Small Venues1
  4. Soundtracks1
  5. Symphonies1
Cons
  1. Color. Not Blue1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced2
  2. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Great Sound3
  2. Responsive3
  3. Sensitive3
  4. Versatile3
  5. Huge Tone2

Reviewed by 4 customers

  • A must have in your quiver of snares

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byMark

    fromVirginia Beach, VA

    I have several snare drums. A Dennis Chambers Pearl, a 1973 COB Slingerland Sound King, a Pearl 14x6.5 Steel Free Floater, and a Masters Maple. This snare drum bumped them to the rack. The Bluephonic lives up to the LM402 hype. Sensitive, dry, clean sound. Cross sticking is amazing. I would strongly recommend this snare. It's a Supraphonic with gorgeous details.

  • Its not blue. Looks black. Check my Photos

    3

    submitted2 years ago

    byDilanjan

    fromSan Antonio, TX

    I already have my share of Ludwig Supra's & BB's (See Pic's I posted). So why did I buy this ? Trust me, I don't have Bezo's money to burn :-D . Probably the same reason you clicked this. The gorgeous picture of a BLUE Supra. This is NOT GC's/MF's fault. This is Ludwig's stock photo. (Clearly done by an All-Pro with Photoshop etc). I wish I could send this to Ludwig and have them re-paint it to look like what they're trying to market in their picture , You think ! Its a 5 star drum (We all know that), Took 2 stars off for manufacturers fake photo. (Not GC's fault). Buy it if you're looking for a "Black-Phonic" There is that :-D

  • I would buy this drum again.

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byEric

    fromOkc, OK

    I have wanted a newer Supraphonic for some time now. I have a vintage one that I dont like to drag around on the road all the time. I am a big fan of the color blue so when I saw this drum I knew the time was right. I am not I am very pleased. It is a little darker blue than the picture shows but that is just fine. The sound is fantastic. It tunes up very easily and it looks fantastic. This will be my go to snare. It is a Ludwig Supraphonic! There is not much else I can say. I added a 30 strand snare to it and the sensitivity is off the charts.

  • I would buy this product again

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJackson

    fromArcadia, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Very nice tone

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byJack

    fromStaten Island ,NY

    Does this come in from 14" by 5"? With the copper hardware?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it doesn't.