Bill Ludwig III tells us his heirloom aluminum-shelled snare drum has been compared to a 1970s Black Beauty. This is high praise to the man whose father and grandfather made the Ludwig name synonymous with drum making throughout the entire last century. Like the Black Beauty, this WFL III snare drum has the kind of versatility that players from all backgrounds will flock to. In fact, we feel it offers several improvements over classic aluminum snare drums: laser-cut bearing edges for better head seating, laser-cut snare beds for greater snare sensitivity, and a Trick Drums throw off with three positions. If you're looking for a snare with Ludwig characteristics and a modern edge, look no further than the WFL III Drums Limited Edition Aluminum Snare Drum.WFL III Drums 14" Limited Edition Aluminum Snare Drum at a Glance:
Aluminum shell is sensitive and versatile
Precision-made hardware is the next step in snare tech
WFL III Drums: the Ludwig legacy of innovation continues
Aluminum shell is sensitive and versatile
Aluminum is a fabulous metal for snare drums. Just look at the prices of used Acrolites and Ludalloy-shelled Supraphonics online. The 1/8" aluminum shell of the WFL III Drums Limited Edition snare is sensitive and woody when played soft and opens up to a polite bark with a fat bottom end as you play out. It handles a wide tuning range, which means it suits just about any style depending on the heads and tuning you use.Precision-made hardware is the next step in snare tech
Sweetwater drummers were impressed not only with the US-made shell quality of this snare, but also with the hardware Bill chose for it. Screws are direct threaded into the machined aluminum lugs without springs. Hoops are nice and open sounding with plenty of body for rimshots. And the three-way Trick strainer gives you a mid-way snare tension option for slower numbers.WFL III Drums: the Ludwig legacy of innovation continues
Ludwig has over a century in the drum making biz. And today, Bill Ludwig III is bringing the spirit of Ludwig Drums to a whole new generation of drummers with his heirloom-quality snares. Bill's innovations in shell and hardware technology make the WFL III Limited Edition snare drum a piece you'll be proud to pass down to your loved ones.WFL III Drums 14" Limited Edition Aluminum Snare Drum Features:
Aluminum snare drum from William F. Ludwig III
Compared to a 1970s Black Beauty
Extremely versatile - takes on the quality of your heads and tuning
Great for jazz to metal
Sensitive dynamics
Organic, woody tone with a polite bark and full bottom end
Laser-cut shell, bearing edges, and snare beds for better tone and precise tuning
Machined aluminum lugs with direct threading (no springs)
Trick Drums snare wire throw off offers 3 positions
Shell and lugs are made in the USA
Discover a new side of Ludwig with this WFL III Drums aluminum snare drum!

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