Even a $70 snare can sound great!

Acrolites use to be considered "cheap" but now you're lucky if you can find a decent one for under $200. This video I show you how to get a $70 Ludwig LM300 sounding and looking great!

Materials used in this video:
Brasso metal polish - https://amzn.to/399BBCC
Never Dull by Eagle One - https://amzn.to/3cVCaRw
Ludwig P88 Throw Off - https://amzn.to/3lIDBGO
Remo Ambassador X Coated drumhead - https://amzn.to/3vTx0hx
Remo Ambassador Snare Side drumhead - https://amzn.to/31bXXPu
Remo Quick Key - https://amzn.to/3ri5tTo


Drum Gear in this video:
Ludwig Classic Maple in Electrostatic Orange
Ludwig LM300 Steel Rocker Snare
Remo Drum Heads
Zildjian Cymbals
Vic Firth Sticks


Let's Connect!
• My Official Website: http://www.nickcostamusic.com
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• Music by St. Brendan (drums performed by Nick) - https://tinyurl.com/StBrendanOnSpotify
• Ludwig Drums - https://Ludwig-drums.com
• Vic Firth - https://vicfirth.com
• Remo - https://remo.com
• Zildjian - https://zildjian.com

Time Stamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Drum specs
2:15 - Disassembling the drum
4:45 - Cleaning and polishing the shell
6:42 - Cleaning and polishing hardware
11:57 - Upgrading snare throw off
14:30 - Reassembling the drum
15:56 - Installing hoops and new heads
16:51 - Drum demo before restoration
19:40 - Closing remarks



A CHEAP snare doesn't always equal BAD. Even a $70 snare can sound great!
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