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The P85 snare drum throw-off fits most Ludwig snare drums. It includes all the mounting parts for a wide variety of Ludwig wood and metal snare drums, vintage and new. It's a great replacement throw-off for the Supraphonic snare drum. The distance between mounting screws is 2.5".
Ludwig P85 Snare Drum Throw-Off

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3.42

12 Reviews

56%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Works Great!

Most Liked Positive Review

4

vintage replacement

I've had my supraphonic 5.5 x 14 snare drum since 1975. I have always had to push up the center part of the strainer then push the lever into place to engage and push up the center part of the strainer then pull off the lever. I changed everything with the p85 replacement, evans dry, and prosound 30. The p85 replacement has been working perfectly. If you are going past a medium pressure on the snare you are choking them. I agree that the strainer isn't the best but it works. It's like a lite weight cymbal stand (I wouldn't put too much of a load on it). I bought a epic brick and a supralite and the strainer looks like a beefed up p85 (I cant find a part no.) but I think that they should use that on all of their snares and the black beauty, it wouldn't be original anymore but they changed the process that they used to make the shell. No, I wouldn't recommend this to a friend unless they are doing a easy replacement fix and want to stick with ludwig parts.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

I tried this out

This throw off is rather thin and flimsy, but if you don't disengage your snare often and just leave it on it should work fine. Have heard from others it doesn't support real high snare tension, but good for mid range. I was going to use this one myself, but the hole spacing was too short. For those who need to know, the spacing on this throw off is 2.5 inches. I needed 2 3/4, almost.....

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing3
  2. Back-Up2
  3. Concerts1
  4. Any where you want a better throw off1
  5. Project restoration or repair1
Cons
  1. Poor Quality3
  2. Difficult To Use2
  3. Not Functional2
  4. Lubricate it periodically and will last1
  5. could be put together better1
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  1. Experienced4
  2. Professional Musician3
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Functional6
  2. Good Quality5
  3. Easy To Use4
  4. Improves Sound1

Reviewed by 12 customers

  • CLASSIC THROW-OFF

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 months ago

    bySteve

    fromAllen, TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I bought a 6.5 x 15 Supraphonic about 18 months ago. It came with P88 throw-off. When you turn it to adjust the snares, you can feel what appears to be notches or presets. I don't like that at all. I prefer the traditional P85 which allows you to adjust the snares to that point that's just right for the sound preferred.

  • Works Great!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byDoc

    fromSouth Texas

    I have Ludwig snare with the P85 throw off, it is maybe 20 years old and still works great. I upgraded the throw off on a 10" snare with the P85, and I'm very happy with the result!

  • needed arepacement

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    bydave j

    fromillinois

    replacement

  • I wouldn't buy again

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    bySilver fox

    fromRed oak, Ia

    Cheaply made

  • Excellent part for a restoration project

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byDrummer1990

    fromAlbany NewYork

    I was stressed out with my vintage p85 that only took the string cord so I swapped out for the modern p85 so I could get a tighter snare wire secure than them being rattling and lose. Best decision ever.

  • i hope i don't have too the 1 i'm replacing lasted 40 years

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byjoJoe

    fromchicago IL..

    replace the 1 that came on the original drum...hopefully it fits cause its too late to send it back..

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked bySchu

    fromGainesville, Ga

    Will this fit a 1968 Ludwig snare ? ( uses existing mounting holes )

    Will this fit a 1968 Ludwig snare ? ( uses existing mounting holes )

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes it will be compatible

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byMark

    fromundisclosed

    What size snares does this fit?

    What size snares does this fit?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Most Ludwig 5 x 14"

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byEdwin

    fromNokesville, VA

    Do you guys have this part in stock?

    Do you guys have this part in stock?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, this is currently in stock

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byWoody

    fromOR

    Can I put this on a Cb 700

    Can I put this on a Cb 700

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    No, it will not be compatible