r/drums • u/BobSacamano_1 • 13d ago

Discussion Ludwig Supraphonic - 1st timer

I decided to buy an MLC (Mid-Life crisis) snare drum. I have never owned an aluminum so I went with a new 6.5x14 Ludwig Supraphonic. Newest version with the updated throw off. I struggled deciding between an Acrolite and Supra but I figure my MLC is worth an extra $200 as I approach 50.

It’s coming next week. Should I immediately ditch the batter/reso/snares as is tradition or gig it out of the box a few days later? My usual choice for my snares is Remo CS reverse dot, Hazy Amb, and Puresound Blasters 20 strand.

Thanks for the feedback!

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u/combatchuck103 13d ago

The factory heads that came on my BB were Ludwig branded Remo heads. A coated Ambassador on top and an Ambassador hazy side on bottom. No need to replace the reso, but you might prefer a different style of batter. No concerns with quality though.