Ludwig 3.7" x 14" Carl Palmer "Venus" Signature Snare Drum
- 3.7 x 14 inch beaded brass shell
- Green lacquered finish
- Piccolo snare configuration, wide tuning range
- Brass-plated separate-tension tube lugs, die-cast hoops
- Carl Palmer signature on every drum
- 3-year limited warranty
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A shallow beaded-brass signature snare with a sharp, powerful voice that suits Latin and pop styles. Included components are listed as not included, so check for hardware.
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ASIN: B006UIX28SModel: LW0414CPCategory: Snare Drums
Overview
A beaded brass shell carries the lacquered green finish on this Ludwig piccolo-style snare drum designed with Carl Palmer. Brass-plated separate-tension tube lugs and die-cast hoops add visual contrast and tension control.
The shallow shell favors a sharp, powerful sound, and the description points to a diverse tuning range across musical styles. Each drum bears the drummer's signature. The listing does not name the head, snare wires or the stand needed.
Who it's for
Players adding a piccolo snare for punchy, cutting accents, or fans of the signature series, will use this shallow brass shell. A buyer needing a deep, fat backbeat drum should look at a different model.
Pros and cons
- Beaded brass shell
- Green lacquered finish
- Separate-tension tube lugs
- Three-year limited warranty
- Heads and wires not described
- Stand not included
- Shallow depth limits fatness
- Hardware count not listed
Performance notes
A brass shell with a shallow depth gives a bright, cutting response, and separate-tension lugs let each rod be set independently across a diverse tuning range. The description characterizes the sound as sharp and powerful with impressive volume and clarity.
Specifications
| Model | LW0414CP |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Shell size | 3.7 x 14 inches |
| Dimensions | 14 x 4 x 14 inches |
| Weight | 4 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Green lacquered |
| Body Material | Brass |
| Material | Brass |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Not included |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 year limited warranty |
| Other details | |
| Lugs | Brass-plated separate-tension tube lugs |
| Hoops | Die-cast |
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ludwig Carl Palmer Venus snare?
The shell is 3.7 x 14 inches. The listing gives overall dimensions of 14 x 4 x 14 inches and a weight of 4 pounds.
What music is the Ludwig Venus snare suited to?
The description names Latin and pop as particularly suited genres.
Is the Ludwig Venus a deep snare?
No. It is a piccolo snare configuration with a shallow shell.
How long is the Ludwig Venus warranty?
The listing gives a 3 year limited warranty.