Ludwig Epic Centurian Maple Snare
Marvelous Maple Mixtures!
Ludwig drum designers take a “both/and” approach to better sound, fully exemplified in their Ludwig Epic Centurian Maple Snare Drum line. These snares feature all-wood hybrid construction, so now drummers don’t have to choose either maple or walnut, for example, but now can have the best of both worlds in construction featuring both maple and other fantastic wood options. This forest of snares is stunning. Current production uses 10-ply Bubinga, 12-ply Sapele with Maple reinforcement rings, or 8-ply American Walnut Burl, all over 4 inner plies of robust Canadian Maple. Older models included Birch hybrids, too. The chrome, 2.3mm hoops offer strength and snappy rim shots, though some opt for the die cast hoops Ludwig offers as accessories.
All models are 6.5X14, but each exhibits its own variation on traditional rich, warm maple sound, tending toward mid-range tones and sweet lows. Crisp, snappy highs can be achieved with very tight tuning, but this drum is much more comfortable on the loose end. Drummers enjoy its deeper sound than most snares elicit, and often use it as a second snare, though it is very pleasing as a primary snare for classic rock, oldies, and country. Many find it sounds better in the studio or in small venues, than live in larger rooms. Put your favorite heads on the Ludwig Epic Centurian Maple Snare, be patient with the tuning, and you will appreciate its “vintage” sound. The Birch models can be found for under $200, while the other versions range from $329 to $385.
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