VINTAGE 1970's Ludwig Supraphonic 14x5" Snare Drum

The Ludwig Supraphonic 14x5" needs no introduction — it’s one of the most recorded snare drums in history, and for good reason. This late-’70s example (serial #1661952, dating it to 1978–1979) delivers the classic Supraphonic voice: crisp articulation, sensitive response, and a wide tuning range that works everywhere from jazz and funk to rock and studio work. It’s a player’s drum with real history, built during an era when these were standard issue in studios and on stages everywhere.

Key Features:

• 14x5" aluminum shell — dry, articulate attack with controlled ring and fast response

• Late-1970s build (1978–1979) based on serial 1661952

• Classic 10-lug configuration for even tuning and excellent head control

• Wide tuning range — from tight and snappy to fat and throaty

• Iconic Supraphonic sound heard on countless recordings across decades

• Vintage condition — honest cosmetic wear consistent with age; structurally solid and fully functional

Condition: Vintage and player-grade. Shows expected signs of age and use, but the shell is true, bearing edges are clean, lugs and throw-off function properly, and the drum tunes up easily with that unmistakable Supraphonic crack and sensitivity. A great example from a desirable late-’70s production window.