Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic 5x14" 10-Lug Aluminum Snare Drum 1985 - Present - Chrome-Plated

Vintage 1965 Ludwig Supraphonic LM400 5x14" Snare Drum - Keystone Badge #259372

Unleash classic vintage tone with this original mid-1960s Ludwig Supraphonic LM400 5x14" snare drum! Featuring a seamless chrome-over-aluminum Ludalloy shell, iconic Imperial lugs, and a vintage Keystone brass badge, this drum delivers the bright, crisp response that made the Supraphonic the most recorded snare drum in history.

✨ Details & Specifications:

• Brand / Manufacturer: Ludwig

• Model: Supraphonic LM400

• Release Year: Circa 1965

• Badge: Vintage Keystone Brass Badge (Serial #259372, Chicago, U.S.A.)

• Dimensions: 5" Depth x 14" Diameter

• Shell Material: Seamless Chrome Over Aluminum (Ludalloy)

• Hardware: 10 Imperial lugs, P-85 strainer throw-off, script butt plate, triple-flanged hoops

• Snare Wires: Original Ludwig stamped snare wires with string mounting

• Drum Heads: Vintage Ludwig Weather Master Orchestral Batter head

Condition Notes:

• Shell & Hardware: Hardware shows light cosmetic wear, minor scuffing, surface oxidation, and slight chrome pitting consistent with vintage Ludalloy drums of this era.

• Functionality: Strainer throw-off, tension rods, and hardware components remain in working order.

• Heads & Wires: Includes vintage Ludwig Weather Master head and original stamped wire assembly intact as shown in photos.

• Visuals: Please inspect all listing photographs closely for an exact visual assessment of condition. There is vintage debris / dust in the drum head, will need polished.