1968-1972 Ludwig Standard No. S-101 14x5" Chrome
Low serial number: 5257
In the late 60s, the Ludwig Standard range was launched to compete with budget level Japanese ranges of the time. The two metal snare drum options in the Standard range were an aluminium 14x5" with chrome plating or with 'Acrolite' finish. This drum, is the chrome plated version and is essentially the same shell as a 400 Supraphonic but with 8 lugs and without the centre bead.
Chromed ‘Ludalloy’ (aluminium) shell.
Comes fitted with original P83 strainer, butt end, lugs, hoops and internal dampener.
Tension rods are modern.
The shell is stamped ‘A-G’ used for ‘Reliable Anti-Galvanic’.
There is plenty of pitting on the drum, particularly the shell. There’s also plenty of signs of aging with scuffs, bumps and scratches but it plays wonderfully. These are really wonderful drums, especially for the money. A kind of half way point between a chromed 400 but with the 8 lugs of an Acrolite.
The badge has been caught and has come away from the drum, slightly bending the badge. This was very common and is why Ludwig changed to curved edged badges in the late 70s.
See all photos for condition.
Freshly stripped, cleaned and polished in my workshop, February 2026.
Fitted with slightly used Remo Vintage Ambassador and Ambassador snare side heads, and brand new Puresound Custom Pro Steel wires.
1968-1972 Ludwig Standard No. S-101 14x5" Chrome
Low serial number: 5257
In the late 60s, the Ludwig Standard range was launched to compete with budget level Japanese ranges of the time. The two metal snare drum options in the Standard range were an aluminium 14x5" with chrome plating or with 'Acrolite' finish. This drum, is the chrome plated version and is essentially the same shell as a 400 Supraphonic but with 8 lugs and without the centre bead.
Chromed ‘Ludalloy’ (aluminium) shell.
Comes fitted with original P83 strainer, butt end, lugs, hoops and internal dampener.
Tension rods are modern.
The shell is stamped ‘A-G’ used for ‘Reliable Anti-Galvanic’.
There is plenty of pitting on the drum, particularly the shell. There’s also plenty of signs of aging with scuffs, bumps and scratches but it plays wonderfully. These are really wonderful drums, especially for the money. A kind of half way point between a chromed 400 but with the 8 lugs of an Acrolite.
The badge has been caught and has come away from the drum, slightly bending the badge. This was very common and is why Ludwig changed to curved edged badges in the late 70s.
See all photos for condition.
Freshly stripped, cleaned and polished in my workshop, February 2026.
Fitted with slightly used Remo Vintage Ambassador and Ambassador snare side heads, and brand new Puresound Custom Pro Steel wires.
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