History of the Snappi Snare Wires
July 1929 - Music Trade Review

Ludwig & Ludwig Arrange to Make the James Snare

Ludwig & Ludwig have just completed arrangements for the exclusive manufacture of the special drum snare, known to the trade as the James Snare, which has been a favorite with drummers for the past ten years, being used extensively in the seacoast cities where dampness affects the gut snare.

In addition to Ludwig & Ludwig manufacturing them for their own use. on drums, they also announce they will arrange for the manufacture of these snares and supply them to other drum makers. They will be described as the "Snappi Snare," which is a more descriptive term, and tells the complete story in two words. E. P. James is of San Diego, Cal., and has been in Chicago the past few days completing arrangements for the transfer and use of his patents with Ludwig & Ludwig as sole licensee.

Ludwig & Ludwig further announce that new tools and dies are now in process for the manufacture of this new improved type of snare.