This might not be interesting for new generation. I began playing drums 45 years ago behind the iron curtain. We listened to rock heroes like Led Zep, Deep Purple e.t.c., yes the records were shared and bartered on black market and we tried to aproach the style, technique and sound of them. On weekend venues, if allowed, the bands like ours were highly appreciated even if the skills were uncomparable lower, the sound then terrible.
The drums sound were always in my focus, but the Ludwig snare not only out of my budget but out of my imagination. The local company served the market with the birch 14”x5” and plastic drumhead and I was happy to play that.
Later I quit playing for some time, and when I started again I was happy with maple snare good brand and thought this serves my needs. What a fool I was. When I bought LM402 I found two things, first I finaly got the sound I had on my mind since I was 15, second I have to improve my snare technique, because what this THING is offering in a way of expression and feeling is more then I can. I am looking forward every time I can touch and hit this snare. Believe me or not, I found my sound and this was a long run.
