This Vintage Ludwig 14x5 60s No. 410 Super-Sensitive Snare Drum (UL1450SS410) features a seamless one-piece triple chrome-plated Ludwig alloy shell (probably aluminum) with Acousti-Perfect shell design, flanged 45-degree bearing edges, 10 double-ended Imperial Lugs, triple-flanged hoops, Ludwig Super-Sensitive throw-off and butt plate, Internal Tone Control, 18-strand snare wires, original Ludwig White drumheads, chrome finish, chrome hardware, and Ludwig Keystone badge. Serial Number: 647595.
The shell on this drum is in good condition, with some streaking and surface scratches visible upon very close inspection. All hardware is original, and functions great. The Internal Tone Control knob is slightly bent, but fully functional and causes no issues. The Super-Sensitive strainer system works seamlessly with no issues.
From a 1960s Ludwig Drum Catalog: "Pick up the sticks - let them fly off the head. Instantly you know: here is something totally modern in drums, finer than ever in sound and feel. The reason is the Acousti-Perfect seamless all-metal shell developed by Ludwig. Stick rebound is faster, easier; playing is more effortless. From the entire drum head, response is instant, true, undistorted and choke-free at full power. Each tone is sharply defined and fully projected - from whisper to full volume. Here, indeed is a milestone in the development of a finer drum sound. Finest of drums, the Super-Sensitive has more exclusive features than any other. Snares extend across the entire drum head, providing full diameter snare vibration. Dual throw-off provides parallel snare action with two complete mechanisms operated by a single control lever. Snares are released from both sides at once moving away from head under constant and even tension."
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