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Drums on SALE is now closed - Thank you for a great 35 years!

Ludwig 491 Pioneer 14" x 5" Snare Drum in Mahogany Finish

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Here is a great vintage Ludwig Pioneer snare drum. This drum is in great shape and the hardware is nearly perfect! The date stamp on the inside is Sept 5 1962. all parts are original except for heads and snare wires. The shell has the number 23174 written on the inside and was likely a school identification number. There are a few small dings on the shell, with a larger gouge near one of the lugs. 

  • 5" x 14" 3 ply mahogany & poplar shell w/ maple reinforcement rings
  • vintage white painted interior
  • 6 bowtie lugs
  • brass hoops and all hardware is chrome plated
  • lacquered mahogany finish
  • baseball-bat style damper w/ red felt
  • NEW Ludwig heads
  • NEW Ludwig 12 strand snare wires