The Ludwig BluePhonic snare drum delivers the responsive, articulate tone that Ludwig is renowned for. Part of Ludwig's flagship BluePhonic series, this snare is designed for musicians seeking a versatile drum that can handle the demands of both studio work and live performance. Featuring a seamless one-piece machine drawn aluminum shell, this snare drum delivers a broad range of expressive sounds with a full, resonant tone.

Premium Hardware

Designed as a fresh new visual take on the classic LM402 model, the Ludwig BluePhonic snare drum adds brass-plated tube lugs, a P88 throw off, and 2.3mm triple flange hoops. Ludwig’s proprietary WeatherMaster batter and snare side heads, along with the BluePhonic are all-hand crafted in Ludwig’s Monroe, North Carolina, factory to add their own unique attack and sustain unavailable anywhere else.

Special Finish

To top off the whole package, the Ludwig BluePhonic snare drum is finished in a deep, lustrous Midnight Blue Metallic finish, which is the perfect complement to the brass hardware—a perfect combination of visual brilliance and sonic mastery to add to your sonic pallet.

A Drum for All Musical Styles

With its sensitive, articulate tone and ability to produce a range of sounds, the BluePhonic snare drum is ideal for drummers in all musical genres. Whether recording intricate jazz tracks, laying down a driving rock backbeat or accenting electronic music, this versatile snare has the dynamic range to excel in any context.