Ludwig Snare Drums

Black beauty

One of the primary reasons Ludwig is "The Most Famous Name In Drums" is the legendary Black Beauty Snare Drum. The drum is constructed of a single sheet of brass that is machine drawn and spun into a seamless beaded shell, then nickel- plated with a beautifully exquisite finish. A true American original, the Black Beauty provides a warm, round metallic tone that is often imitated, but never duplicated. However, due to their truly unique and difficult manufacturing process, only a very limited number of Black Beauties are available each year from Ludwig USA.

With any of the three strainer options of P85 Supra-Phonic, P86 Millennium or P70 Super-Sensitive strainers, the Black Beauty responds with excellent sensitivity at all volumes. Choose from Imperial or tube lugs, die cast or triple-flanged hoops and a smooth or hand hammered shell. The 80 year tradition of the Ludwig Black Beauty carries on as the ultimate snare drum in the industry.

Black Beauty 3.5x13" Model (#[LB553B])	Black Beauty 5x14"; Model (#[LB416])	Black Beauty 6.5x14" Model (#[LB417KT])
		FEATURES: Hammered Shell, Tube lugs, P85 Supra-Phonic Strainer

Brass on Brass Black Beauty - 5x14" Model (#[LB416BT])
FEATURES: brass plated P86 Millennium snare strainer, brass plated P33 butt plate, brass tube lugs, brass die cast batter and snare hoops