Detail 01
2.3 mm seamless brass shell
Forms the drum’s shell and is identified as the basis for its warm, resonant character.
Product detailSKU #1500000189199
LudwigRaw Brass Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ludwig’s 14 x 6.5 in. Raw Brass snare centers on a 2.3 mm seamless brass shell and an unfinished brass exterior. The shell is described as warm and resonant, with a softer attack and stronger midrange presence than Ludwig’s Black Beauty model. Its quick, sensitive response and broad dynamic range give players room to work from lighter passages to higher-output playing. Over time, the uncoated exterior develops its own patina, so the drum’s appearance changes with exposure.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a brass snare with sensitive response and room for wide dynamic changes.
- Drummers who want an unfinished brass exterior that develops a patina over time.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a lacquered or otherwise finished brass exterior.
- Buyers needing a snare whose exterior remains visually unchanged over time.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Raw finish
The brass exterior is unfinished and will develop a patina with exposure.
Detail 03
P88 strainer and die-cast butt plate
The P88 provides tension adjustment, while the butt plate anchors the snare wires.
Detail 04
Steel carbon snares
The drum uses steel carbon snare wires.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The raw brass exterior changes as it develops a patina over time.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the brass shell finished?
No. The exterior is unfinished raw brass, and it develops a unique patina over time.
02What size is the Raw Brass snare?
It is a 14 x 6.5 in. snare drum.
03What strainer does it use?
It features Ludwig’s P88 strainer.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Snare size: Multiple sizes
1 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- United States
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000189199
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