Snare Drums
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Black Beauty
Black Beauty
One of the primary reasons Ludwig is "The Most Famous Name On Drums" is the legendary Black Beauty Snare Drum. The drum is constructed of a single sheet of brass that is machine drawn into a seamless beaded shell. 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.
A true American original, the Black Beauty provides a warm, round metallic tone that is often imitated, but never duplicated.
Features
- 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Black Nickel Plated
- 2.3mm Steel Triple Flanged Hoops
- P88AC Throw Off
- P35P Butt Plate
- Ludwig Weather Master Medium Coated Head
- Ludwig Weather Master Clear Snare Side Head
- 10 lugs
Black Beauty Finishes
Gallery
NEW FOR 2017 - 8X14" Black Beauty (LB408)
5x14" Black Beauty (LB416)
5x14" Black Beauty w/Brass Hardware (LB416BT)
5x14" Hammered Black Beauty (LB416K)
5x14" Black Beauty Hammered w/Tube Lugs (LB416KT)
5x14" Black Beauty w/Tube Lugs (LB416T)
6.5x14" Black Beauty (LB417)
6.5x14" Black Beauty w/Brass Hardware (LB417BT)
6.5x14" Hammered Black Beauty (LB417K)
6.5x14" Hammered Black Beauty w/Tube Lugs (LB417KT)
6.5x14" Black Beauty w/Tube Lugs (LB417T)
Component Specs
5x14" Black Beauty |
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| Model | Shell/Lug Option | |
|---|---|---|
| LB416 | Smooth Shell, Imperial Lugs | |
| LB416T | Smooth Shell, Tube Lugs | |
| LB416K | Hammered Shell, Imperial Lugs | |
| LB416KT | Hammered Shell, Tube Lugs | |
| LB416BT | Brass Tube Lugs, Millennium Strainer, Die-Cast Hoops | |
6.5x14" Black Beauty |
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| Model | Shell/Lug Option | |
|---|---|---|
| LB417 | Smooth Shell, Imperial Lugs | |
| LB417T | Smooth Shell, Tube Lugs | |
| LB417K | Hammered Shell, Imperial Lugs | |
| LB417KT | Hammered Shell, Tube Lugs | |
| LB417BT | Brass Tube Lugs, Millennium Strainer, Die-Cast Hoops | |
8x14" Black Beauty |
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| Model | Shell/Lug Option | |
|---|---|---|
| LB408 | Smooth Shell, Imperial Lugs | |