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Ludwig Black Beauty Brass 5 x 14-inch Snare Drum - Polished

14" Snare Drum with Seamless Beaded Brass Shell, P85 Supraphonic Snare Strainer, and Triple-flanged Hoops - Black Nickel
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The Legendary Black Beauty Snare

The legendary Ludwig Black Beauty snare drum starts with a single sheet of brass. It's machine drawn and spun into a seamless beaded shell, then chrome plated to an exquisite finish. An American classic, the Black Beauty delivers a warm, fat, metallic tone that cuts through a thick mix like nothing else. Fitted with Ludwig's P85 Supraphonic strainer, the Black Beauty is super responsive, no matter how hard or soft you hit it. Due to a complex manufacturing process, they're not easy to make, so the Black Beauty is only available in limited quantities each year from Ludwig USA. Drummers at Sweetwater agree, this is one snare you'll want to play for a lifetime.

The Ludwig legacy

Since 1909, Ludwig drums have had one of the proudest legacies in percussion and are a favorite of Sweetwater drummers for their warm, punchy sound. The world has heard them under the sticks of Cream's Ginger Baker, keeping the pulse behind Queen at Live Aid, and laying down the monstrous beat of Led Zeppelin's "When the Levee Breaks." But their biggest break came when Ringo Starr proudly played them on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, making Ludwig a household name for aspiring and superstar drummers alike.

Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum Features:
  • 5" x 14"
  • P85 Supraphonic strainer
  • Black chrome finish over brass shell
  • Smooth shell with Imperial lugs
  • Triple-flanged hoops
Rock a legend: the Ludwig Black Beauty snare drum!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Snare
  • Drum Depth: 5"
  • Drum Diameter: 14"
  • Shell Material: Brass with Nickel-plating
  • Shell Construction: 1.2mm
  • Hoops: Triple-flanged
  • Color: Black chrome
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Heads: Weather Master Coated Batter
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LB416

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Rated 5/5

Ludwig LB416 Black Beauty Snare Drum - 5 x 14 inch - Black Nickel with 10 Imperial Lugs

I received mine yesterday. Contrary to the picture and description, the drum is upgraded to the P88 strainer and has a Heavy, not Medium, Weather Master head. It's a wonderful drum. Made in the USA.
Music background: Amateur
Rated 5/5

Great Sound

This snare has a nice bright, full sound. It cuts through in all situations. It can be played lightly and still have a nice precise sound. It can be played loudly and cut through any loud rock band. It does it all. It has just the right ring to it. I love the look of the black brass too.
Music background: Professional Drummer
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