For it’s time, the infinitely adjustable Ludwig P-87/P-34 throw-off and butt combination, as found on many Rock/Concert and Coliseum model Ludwig snare drums, was without equal! Each strand could be fine tuned and the action and mechanism were far beyond reliable. As time passed however, the powers that be chose the simplicity of other designs and the Classic model throw-off fell into the dust bin of history and along with it, the replacement snare wires.
Until now, these classic snare drums had to be used judiciously to avoid breaking the critical snare wires and relegating these drums to a shelf, never to be heard from again.
Enter the new Classic Retroplates for your Ludwig P-87/P-34 equipped snare drum. Not only do you get to use your state of the art throw-off but, in addition, replacement snare wires are breeze to find as you can use whatever you like; no more specialty parts!