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Universal Series snare drums are modelled after the legendary Black Beauty range of snare drums but aimed more at intermediate level drummers but are more than suitable for pro drummers on a budget. The Universal Series now has an increased range of sonic options with a wide range of wooden snare drums added.
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Ludwig Universal 14″ x 6.5″ Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum
£387.00Ludwig Universal 14″ x 6.5″ Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum. A warm 14 x 6.5-inch brass voice with an open head and rounded rimshots.Key Features:1mm brass shell14 x 6.5-inch formatTriple-flanged…
Ludwig Universal 14" x 6.5" Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum. This Universal combines the generous width of a 14-inch backbeat with the fuller shell response of a 6.5-inch drum. Brass supplies a rich meta...
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Ludwig Universal 14″ x 5.5″ Black Brass Snare Drum
£483.00Ludwig Universal 14″ x 5.5″ Black Brass Snare Drum. Warm brass tone with a quick 5.5-inch response and a strong, precise rimshot.Key Features:1mm brass shell14 x 5.5-inch quick responseDie-cast hoops20-strand…
Ludwig Universal 14" x 5.5" Black Brass Snare Drum. This 14 x 5.5-inch brass snare retains a broad backbeat but speaks faster than the deeper Universal models. The shallower shell keeps the decay tidy...
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Ludwig Universal 14″ x 6.5″ Beech Snare Drum
£512.00Ludwig Universal 14″ x 6.5″ Beech Snare Drum. Bright, articulate beech tone with a 6.5-inch shell and open steel hoops.Key Features:7.5mm six-ply beech shellSapele outer plyTriple-flanged hoops18-strand snare wires
Ludwig Universal 14" x 6.5" Beech Snare Drum. This beech Universal has a clear stick attack that helps busy patterns stay distinct. Its 14-inch head gives the note plenty of width, while the 6.5-inch...
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Ludwig Universal 14″ x 6.5″ Black Brass Snare Drum
£495.00Ludwig Universal 14″ x 6.5″ Black Brass Snare Drum. A full-bodied brass backbeat with warm metal colour and a cutting die-cast rimshot.Key Features:1mm brass shell14 x 6.5-inch main-snare sizeDie-cast hoops20-strand…
Ludwig Universal 14" x 6.5" Black Brass Snare Drum. The 14 x 6.5-inch Universal sits in a familiar main-snare size, with a broad head and a shell that lets the brass note develop behind the stick atta...
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Ludwig Universal 14″ x 6.5″ Walnut Snare Drum
£545.00Ludwig Universal 14″ x 6.5″ Walnut Snare Drum. A dark walnut voice with crisp attack, a broad backbeat and natural shell ring.Key Features:7.5mm six-ply walnut shellWalnut burl outer plyTriple-flanged hoops18-strand…
Ludwig Universal 14" x 6.5" Walnut Snare Drum. This walnut Universal has a rounded low-mid centre but still puts a defined edge on each stroke. The 14-inch head gives it the reach of a primary snare,...
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Ludwig Universal 14″ x 8″ Black Brass Snare Drum
£495.00Ludwig Universal 14″ x 8″ Black Brass Snare Drum. An 8-inch-deep brass snare with a full, resonant decay and hard-edged rimshots.Key Features:1mm brass shell14 x 8-inch resonant formatDie-cast hoops20-strand snare…
Ludwig Universal 14" x 8" Black Brass Snare Drum. This 14-inch Universal gives the stick a broad playing surface and an expansive main-snare note. The 8-inch shell keeps the sound resonating after the...
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Ludwig Universal 14″ x 5.5″ Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum
£379.00Ludwig Universal 14″ x 5.5″ Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum. A responsive 14 x 5.5-inch brass snare with a rounder, more open rim sound.Key Features:1mm brass shell5.5-inch depth for quick…
Ludwig Universal 14" x 5.5" Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum. The standard 14-inch head gives this Universal a generous backbeat and room to tune, while its 5.5-inch depth makes the note start and finish...
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Ludwig Universal 14″ x 6.5″ Cherry Snare Drum
£429.00Ludwig Universal 14″ x 6.5″ Cherry Snare Drum. A warm cherrywood snare with clear attack and a rounded 6.5-inch response.Key Features:7.5mm six-ply cherry shell14 x 6.5-inch formatTriple-flanged hoops18-strand snare wires
Ludwig Universal 14" x 6.5" Cherry Snare Drum. Cherry gives this 14-inch Universal a mellow, full note with enough attack to separate individual strokes. The 6.5-inch shell allows the backbeat to bloo...
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Ludwig Universal 14″ x 8″ Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum
£399.00Ludwig Universal 14″ x 8″ Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum. A deep brass Universal with long resonance and an open triple-flanged rimshot.Key Features:1mm brass shell14-inch head with an 8-inch shellTriple-flanged…
Ludwig Universal 14" x 8" Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum. With a full-size 14-inch head and an 8-inch shell, this snare leaves plenty of air around a backbeat. The extra depth extends the shell resonanc...
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Ludwig Universal 13″ x 7″ Black Brass Snare Drum
£487.00Ludwig Universal 13″ x 7″ Black Brass Snare Drum. A deep 13-inch brass snare with a tight centre note and a sharp die-cast rimshot.Key Features:1mm brass shell13-inch head and 7-inch…
Ludwig Universal 13" x 7" Black Brass Snare Drum. The smaller head focuses the pitch and makes this 13-inch Universal quick to speak, while the 7-inch shell gives the note a longer resonance. It can s...
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Ludwig Universal 13″ x 7″ Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum
£374.00Ludwig Universal 13″ x 7″ Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum. A compact black brass snare with a lively crack, warm metal body and open-ringing hoops.Key Features:1mm brass shell13 x 7-inch…
Ludwig Universal 13" x 7" Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum. This 13-inch Universal brass drum concentrates the backbeat into a punchier, slightly higher note than a standard 14-inch snare. Its 7-inch shel...
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Ludwig Universal 14″ x 6.5″ Mahogany Snare Drum
£487.00Ludwig Universal 14″ x 6.5″ Mahogany Snare Drum. A dark, rounded mahogany snare with maple reinforcement rings and open hoops.Key Features:7.5mm six-ply mahogany shellMaple reinforcement ringsTriple-flanged hoops18-strand snare wires
Ludwig Universal 14" x 6.5" Mahogany Snare Drum. The mahogany Universal leans towards a warm, lower-mid shell voice rather than a sharp metallic crack. A 14-inch head keeps the backbeat broad and its...
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