Images from the Study-Storage Collections Pioneer Model Snare Drum Made by Ludwig & Ludwig About 1946 NMM 3013.  Snare drum by Ludwig & Ludwig, Elkhart, before 1946.  This drum features a mahogany shell, natural finish, 4" x 14".  Separate (double) tension.  Eight tube lugs.  Single-flanged metal rims (hoops) with hooks.  Pioneer model strainer.  The model name is stamped on the batter-head outside rim, as can be seen here.  Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979.   Click arrow to continue Study-Storage Collections Tour Go to Study-Storage Collections Tour Index Go to Virtual Tour Index Go to Checklist of Snare Drums Made by Ludwig Companies National Music Museum The University of South Dakota 414 East Clark Street Vermillion, SD   57069 ©National Music Museum, 2000, 2003 Most recent update:   May 6, 2003 You are the 11,567th visitor to this page since December 19, 2000. College of Fine Arts The University of South Dakota Return to Top of Page