I have a pair of Ludwig Symphonic snare drums, and I'm lucky to have them. One is a 1959 WFL, with white pearl wrap. The other snare is a 1960's Ludwig, also with a white pearl wrap. The '59 is all original, with the WFL Classic throw. The interior is not painted white, as the 1960's version is. Both drums look the same, and are the same size, but they sound very different.
Interior Snare Drum Paint on Ludwig Drums
The interior paint of the 1960's snare brings that drum a bit of attack. Using identical drum skins, I can feel that this snare has a more solid feel. That's not surprising, seen that the paint does add a layer to the drum thickness, no matter how thin. I can't say that the wrap is any thicker when compared to the 1959 model, nor can I comment on the thickness of the glue that was used to stick the wrap to the wood. Finally, what was the condition of the wood used for each drum. The maple of one tree is certainly different from the other.
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