Mint vintage Ludwig 6.5 x 14 Supraphonic LM 402 !
The listing
Vintage Ludwig supraphonic LM 402 snare drum Made famous by the legendary led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. This is the real deal. Blue and Olive badge serial numbers 2049534. The last of the black face P85 throw off supras with internal dampening muffler. In its day these drums were regarded as among the best snare drums ever made by one of the premier USA drum companies. This drum is in outstanding original condition. I describe the condition as excellent to mint. Unlike many of these vintage drums which have extensive shell and hardware pitting and flaking this drum is in exceptionally clean condition. No dents or scratches super clean brilliant chrome mirror-like finish. Honestly the condition is quite amazing. All hardware is original and in excellent condition. Original P85 blackface throw off, original internal muffler with round dial muffler control. Original lugs and original butt plate. All hardware in outstanding condition. Shell interior and bearing edges are excellent super clean no rust all internal hardware is original. All drum components are functioning as designed with no issues. The drum tunes up nicely and holds its tune. Fresh Remo ambassador coated batter head and original Ludwig WeatherMaster clear resonant head. And as to the performance - no apologies needed here. The drum delivers that characteristic resonant crisp tone with exceptional tuning ranges and volume projection. I've sold several of these vintage LM 402 supraphonic snare drums and great this one in the top category in terms of condition and originality. The last one of these that I sold in this outstanding condition went to an international buyer on eBay for $1,595. Classic old school Ludwig LM 402 that is appreciating annually in value. Check eBay, Reverb and other online sites for comparable drums in this exceptional condition and see for yourself the values that these beauties command. $1295 can ship if needed. I specialize in collecting and selling vintage drums - primarily vintage Ludwig drums and Ludwig hardware and parts. Most of these drums are in all original collector quality condition, from the original owners, with original parts and no modifications. Also selling several other vintage and newer drums cymbals hardware items parts cases and other gear. $1295 can ship if needed. I specialize in collecting and selling vintage drums - primarily vintage Ludwig drums and Ludwig hardware and parts. Most of these drums are in all original collector quality condition, from the original owners, with original parts and no modifications. Many newer drums vintage and newer cymbals hardware items parts cases and other gear available. Also selling many vintage and newer drums cymbals stands pedals cases and other gear Contact me by phone text or email show contact info Drums drum set kit gear percussion sabian Istanbul meinl paiste crash hi hats dw gibraltar pacific pdp tama gretsch pacific pdp mapex sonor yamaha ludwig zildjian sabian dw 3000 5000 Tama iron Cobra Yamaha Also selling many vintage and newer drums cymbals stands pedals cases and other gear. Can ship if needed. Many more cymbals vintage and newer drums hardware items and other gear for sale. Contact me by phone text or email show contact info Drums drum set kit gear percussion sabian Istanbul meinl paiste crash hi hats dw gibraltar pacific pdp tama gretsch pacific pdp mapex sonor yamaha ludwig zildjian sabian dw 3000 5000 Tama iron Cobra Yamaha