The Snares: 1979 Ludwig Supraphonic LM402

The classic 6.5x14 Ludwig snare drum. I've owned this LM402 half of my life. Here it is!
NOTE: I'm in my thirties, and I clearly forgot what year it is. I bought this drum in 2007, not 2017.

[@masecardrums]

Hey guys, I clearly forgot how old I am, and how years work. I bought this drum in 2007, not 2017!

[@LucasHaneman]

Cool video! I picked up an early 80s LM402 about 10 years ago for $200 Canadian. It’s amazing! I also prefer it in the medium to high tuning range.

[@bryandrums32]

Ryan! Sounds awesome, I really love it, I own four aluminum drums, I don’t have a Ludwig, i’ve got two Yamaha, recording customers, one Tama starphonic, and one DW collector series

[@timbofromkeno]

Great Craigslist find. Worth the long drive out of town and back!!

[@masecardrums]

Eyyyy what's good Timbo!

[@timbofromkeno]

@@masecardrums 😁👊😁👊😁👊

[@steverichdrummr]

Love it Ryan, and as always, you rule! Love the tuning best near the end when you said that's about where I usually tune it.

[@JackNiles]

Cool

[@earldrum]

Ryan very cool drum and series idea! You pulled off the younger guy well! 🤘🏻👍🏻😎

[@matttildesley]

terrific playing!.Sir. should do some more covers or just jamming on your own. awesome watching you play them drums peace.

[@laconiantheguitarhoplite6346]

Hey Ryan great stuff once again!!! I did send you an email a couple weeks ago but don’t know if you ever got it. Take care and keep on rocking !!! George

[@IBitePrettyHardSH]

Sweet demo as always! It's interesting that you prefer snares with less attack to counteract the abundance of attack with your own playing. I have a lot of attack as well, and I prefer the LM402 because it has even more attack. But it's not an "aggressive" attack like some snares. I could easily use the Supra on a jazz gig. What's your go-to snare for most applications?

[@masecardrums]

I think the attack thing has more to do with the dryness of the attack more than anything. I find I prefer a darker, fatter attack in most situations. My Black Beauty, Tama Star Reserve Copper, Dunnetts, and cast bronze drums are my first go-to snares because I like the wider attack that they provide. Demos for those will be coming soon.

[@joshuajuaire8757]

You should do a video on your favorite drumsticks

[@Monsterdrumma]

8 or 10 lug?

[@masecardrums]

10 lug. To my knowledge 8-lug 402s don't exist. I do know a couple prototype 8-lug 400s were made in the 60s.

[@Monsterdrumma]

@@masecardrums Oh okay I didn’t know that, thanks for the info!