Ludwig Copperphonic LC662 14" x 6.5" Smooth Copper Snare Drum | Imperial Lugs

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Ludwig Copperphonic LC662 14" x 6.5" Smooth Copper Snare Drum

The Ludwig Copperphonic LC662 14" x 6.5" Snare Drum combines Ludwig's legendary seamless metal-shell construction with the naturally dark, warm character of copper.

Made in the USA, the LC662 features a 1.2mm seamless copper shell, smooth shell design, 10 classic Ludwig Imperial lugs and 2.3mm steel triple-flanged hoops. The deeper 6.5" shell adds plenty of body and weight behind the backbeat while retaining the sensitivity and projection expected from a professional Ludwig metal snare.

For players looking for something different from the familiar aluminium Supraphonic or brass Black Beauty, the Copperphonic offers a distinctive combination of warmth, focus, depth and metal-shell presence.

1.2mm Seamless Copper Shell

At the heart of the LC662 is Ludwig's 1.2mm seamless copper shell.

Ludwig brings decades of experience working with copper through its timpani manufacturing into the Copperphonic range, creating a professional snare with its own distinctive tonal character.

Copper offers a darker and warmer voice than many traditional metal snare materials while retaining the projection and presence you'd expect from a metal shell.

Ludwig describes the Copperphonic around its dark, low tonal qualities, focus and ability to perform at high volumes.

Smooth Copper Shell

The LC662 is the smooth-shell version of Ludwig's 14x6.5 Copperphonic with Imperial lugs.

This distinguishes it from the LC662K Hammered Copperphonic and LC663 Raw Copperphonic.

If you're looking for the classic finished Copperphonic appearance with traditional Ludwig Imperial lugs, the LC662 is the model to choose.

Deep 14" x 6.5" Dimensions

The 14" x 6.5" shell gives the LC662 a substantial voice with plenty of body and fundamental depth.

At lower tunings, the deeper copper shell can produce a huge, warm backbeat with plenty of low-end character.

Medium tunings provide an excellent balance of depth, projection and sensitivity.

Take the tuning higher and there's still plenty of articulation and attack available for more focused playing.

It's a highly versatile size for players looking for one professional snare capable of covering a broad range of live and studio applications.

Dark, Warm Copper Tone

The Copperphonic sits in its own space within Ludwig's USA metal snare range.

Copper delivers the projection and presence associated with metal while providing a darker tonal character than many brighter metal-shell alternatives.

That makes the LC662 particularly interesting for players who want plenty of body and projection without an excessively bright response.

It's also a useful contrasting voice for a collection already containing aluminium and brass snares.

10 Ludwig Imperial Lugs

The LC662 features 10 classic Ludwig Imperial lugs.

These provide precise control over head tension while giving the drum the unmistakable appearance associated with Ludwig's professional USA metal snares.

Ludwig also produces the smooth 14x6.5 Copperphonic with Tube Lugs as the LC662T.

If you want the traditional Ludwig Imperial Lug appearance, the LC662 is the configuration to choose.

2.3mm Steel Triple-Flanged Hoops

The LC662 uses 2.3mm steel triple-flanged hoops.

These provide plenty of definition for rimshots and cross-stick playing while allowing the seamless copper shell to retain an open and responsive character.

Combined with the deeper 6.5" shell, they help the drum balance resonance, projection and sensitivity.

Ludwig P88AC Throw-Off

Current Copperphonic specifications feature Ludwig's P88AC throw-off and P35P butt plate.

Ludwig also specifies Weather Master Medium Coated and Clear Snare Side heads.

It's a professional hardware package built around one of Ludwig's premium USA-made seamless metal shells.

LC662 vs LC660 – 6.5" vs 5"

One of the main decisions when choosing a Smooth Copperphonic is shell depth.

The LC662 measures 14" x 6.5".

The LC660 measures 14" x 5".

Both use Ludwig's 1.2mm seamless copper shell, smooth shell design and Imperial lugs.

The shallower LC660 provides a quicker and tighter response.

The deeper LC662 adds greater body, fundamental depth and low-end presence.

Choose the LC660 if you prioritise a faster response and articulation.

Choose the LC662 if you're looking for a bigger, deeper Copperphonic backbeat.

LC662 vs LC662K – Smooth vs Hammered

The LC662 and LC662K share the same 14x6.5 Copperphonic platform but use different shell treatments.

The LC662 has a smooth copper shell.

The LC662K has a hammered copper shell.

Both use Imperial lugs.

The LC662 is the obvious choice if you want the standard Smooth Copperphonic specification.

The LC662K offers an alternative for players who prefer the distinctive appearance and different resonant character of a hammered copper shell.

LC662 vs LC662T – Imperial vs Tube Lugs

Ludwig also offers the Smooth 14x6.5 Copperphonic with Tube Lugs.

The LC662 uses Imperial Lugs.

The LC662T uses Tube Lugs.

Both retain the core smooth 14x6.5 seamless copper shell.

Choose the LC662 for the traditional Ludwig Imperial Lug aesthetic or the LC662T if you prefer the cleaner Tube Lug appearance.

LC662 vs LC663 Raw Copperphonic

Don't confuse the LC662 with Ludwig's Raw Copperphonic.

The LC662 is the standard Smooth Copperphonic with Imperial Lugs.

The LC663 is the Smooth Raw Shell Copperphonic with Imperial Lugs.

Both measure 14x6.5, but the raw model leaves the copper with a much more natural and individual appearance.

Choose the LC662 if you want the cleaner standard Copperphonic finish or the LC663 if you prefer the character of raw copper.

Copperphonic vs Supraphonic LM402

The LC662 and LM402 are both professional USA-made 14x6.5 Ludwig metal snares with Imperial lugs, but the shell material makes them very different instruments.

The LC662 uses a 1.2mm seamless copper shell, giving it a dark, warm and substantial character.

The LM402 uses a 1.7mm seamless aluminium shell, producing the crisp and controlled response associated with the classic Supraphonic.

Choose the LM402 for the legendary aluminium Ludwig sound.

Choose the LC662 if you want a darker and warmer metal-snare voice with plenty of body.

Copperphonic vs Black Beauty LB417

The LC662 is also a natural alternative to the 14x6.5 Black Beauty.

The Copperphonic uses a 1.2mm seamless copper shell.

The Black Beauty LB417 uses a 1.2mm seamless brass shell.

Copper offers a particularly dark and warm tonal character, while the Black Beauty delivers the warmth, body and harmonic richness associated with brass.

Both are premium USA-made Ludwig snares capable of working as extremely versatile main drums.

If you want the classic Ludwig brass voice, choose the Black Beauty.

If you're looking for something darker and less conventional, the Copperphonic is a brilliant alternative.

Copperphonic vs Bronze Phonic

Ludwig also offers its premium seamless metal-shell construction in bronze.

The Copperphonic uses 1.2mm seamless copper, while the Bronze Phonic uses a 1.2mm seamless bronze shell.

Ludwig describes the Copperphonic around dark, low tonal qualities and focus, while its Bronze Phonic combines wood-like warmth with a crisp mid-range and strong projection.

Both provide interesting alternatives to conventional aluminium, brass and steel snares.

Excellent for Recording

The LC662 makes an excellent studio snare.

Its 6.5" depth provides plenty of body while the copper shell offers a darker tonal character that can be extremely useful when you want metal-shell presence without relying on an overly bright sound.

Tune it lower for a deep, warm backbeat.

Medium tunings provide a versatile balance of body, sensitivity and projection.

Take it higher for additional articulation and attack.

For a studio already equipped with a Supraphonic or Black Beauty, the Copperphonic also adds a genuinely different metal-snare voice.

Made in the USA

The Copperphonic is part of Ludwig's USA-made professional snare drum range.

It combines Ludwig's experience manufacturing seamless metal shells with a material deeply connected to the company's long history of producing copper timpani.

For players looking beyond conventional aluminium, steel and brass snares, the LC662 is one of the most distinctive options in Ludwig's professional range.

Ludwig Copperphonic LC662 Specifications

• Brand: Ludwig

• Series: Copperphonic

• Model: LC662

• Type: Acoustic Snare Drum

• Size: 14" x 6.5"

• Diameter: 14"

• Depth: 6.5"

• Shell Material: Copper

• Shell Thickness: 1.2mm

• Shell Construction: Seamless

• Shell Style: Smooth

• Lugs: 10 Ludwig Imperial Lugs

• Hoops: 2.3mm Steel Triple-Flanged

• Throw-Off: Ludwig P88AC

• Butt Plate: Ludwig P35P

• Batter Head: Ludwig Weather Master Medium Coated

• Snare Side Head: Ludwig Weather Master Clear Snare Side

• Made In: USA

• Manufacturer Product Code: LC662

• Sound Character: Dark, warm, deep and focused

Ludwig Copperphonic LC662 FAQs

What is the Ludwig LC662?

The Ludwig LC662 is the 14" x 6.5" Smooth Copperphonic snare drum with Imperial lugs.

It features Ludwig's 1.2mm seamless copper shell, 10 Imperial lugs and 2.3mm steel triple-flanged hoops.

What is the Ludwig Copperphonic made from?

The Copperphonic uses a seamless copper shell.

The LC662 features Ludwig's 1.2mm smooth seamless copper shell.

Is the Ludwig Copperphonic shell seamless?

Yes. Ludwig specifies the Copperphonic with a 1.2mm seamless copper shell.

What does a copper snare drum sound like?

Copper provides a darker and warmer tonal character while retaining the projection and presence associated with a metal snare.

Ludwig describes the Copperphonic around dark-low tonal qualities, focus and high-volume performance.

Is the LC662 smooth or hammered?

The LC662 is the smooth-shell model.

The 14x6.5 Hammered Copperphonic with Imperial lugs is the LC662K.

What is the difference between LC662 and LC660?

The difference is shell depth.

The LC662 measures 14x6.5, while the LC660 measures 14x5.

The LC662 provides greater body and low-end presence, while the LC660 has a quicker response.

What is the difference between LC662 and LC662K?

The LC662 has a smooth shell, while the LC662K has a hammered shell.

Both are 14x6.5 Copperphonic snares with Imperial lugs.

What is the difference between LC662 and LC662T?

Both use the same smooth 14x6.5 Copperphonic shell.

The LC662 uses Imperial Lugs, while the LC662T uses Tube Lugs.

What is the difference between LC662 and LC663?

Both are 14x6.5 Copperphonic snares with Imperial lugs.

The LC662 is the standard Smooth Copperphonic, while the LC663 uses the Smooth Raw Shell finish.

Is the Copperphonic darker than a Supraphonic?

They use different shell materials and have distinctly different characters.

The Copperphonic uses copper and is designed around a dark, low and focused tonal character.

The classic Supraphonic uses aluminium and is known for its crisp, controlled response.

What is the difference between Copperphonic and Black Beauty?

The Copperphonic uses copper, while the Black Beauty uses brass.

The Copperphonic offers a darker metal-snare character, while the Black Beauty is known for its warm, round and harmonically rich brass response.

What is the difference between Copperphonic and Bronze Phonic?

The Copperphonic uses 1.2mm seamless copper, while Ludwig's Bronze Phonic uses 1.2mm seamless bronze.

Copper provides a particularly dark tonal character, while Ludwig describes Bronze Phonic around wood-like warmth, crisp mid-range and strong projection.

Is the Ludwig LC662 good for recording?

Yes. The combination of a deep 6.5" shell and dark copper character makes the LC662 particularly useful when you want plenty of body without an excessively bright metal-snare response.

Is the Ludwig LC662 good for rock?

Yes. Ludwig specifically positions the Copperphonic around high-volume performance and focus, while the 6.5" depth provides plenty of body and projection.

Is the Ludwig LC662 made in the USA?

Yes. The Copperphonic is part of Ludwig's USA-made professional snare drum range.

Why choose the Ludwig LC662?

Choose the LC662 if you want a premium 14x6.5 Ludwig metal snare with a dark, warm copper voice, seamless shell construction and traditional Imperial lugs.

It's an excellent alternative to both the aluminium Supraphonic and brass Black Beauty.