A Stunning Sweetwater Exclusive Snare from Head to Toe
The Special-edition Satin Deluxe Black Beauty brass snares from Ludwig have landed here at Sweetwater, and our timekeepers can’t keep their eyes off them! Formed with a 1.2mm seamless beaded brass shell that’s been black-nickel-plated and satin-finished, this Special-edition Black Beauty exudes the bright cut and powerful presence of a true metal snare complemented by subtle overtone taming from its alloy formula. Dressed to the nines in top-tier hardware, Ludwig has treated this Special-edition Black Beauty to a set of authoritative and pro-intonation die-cast hoops, anchored down by sleek Tube lugs with slip-combatting and rubber-washered tension rods. A handsome, hardy, and hasty P86 throw off/P35 butt plate pairing controls this snare’s 18-strand set of Vintage ’63 steel snare wire, ensuring a snaring/tenoring experience that’s quick enough to engage at a moment’s notice while tracking and performing. Topped with a Remo Black Suede batter head and a Weather Master clear head on the snare side, the dark and shadowy sheen of this Special-edition Black Beauty showcases an aesthetic that’s sure to stun all in its path — only available at Sweetwater!
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Experience the superior metal sound of seamless brass
Drummers praise the brass shell tone as one of the premier metal snare examples for not only its as-expected projection but also its unique tonal traits. Unlike an aluminum or steel snare, this 1.2mm seamless brass alloy shell ever-so-slightly darkens the natural tone, preserving the presence you want without the excessive overtone ringing you don’t. As a result, this snare offers a superior solution for studio work while still thriving with ease out on stages of any size.
On top of its sound, the beaded center of the Special-edition Black Beauty helps maintain phenomenal strength for years of high-tension usage without structural harm. Black-nickel-plated and satin-finished for a truly moody look, this snare is bound to attract a fair bit of attention, even before you start playing!
Hardware in a league of its own
Everywhere you look across the Special-edition Black Beauty brass snare, you’ll find professional-grade hardware appointed for playability that can’t be topped. Exhibit A: die-cast hoops! These hugely present and rock-steady hoops make a tremendous tonal match for the shell and prioritize your tuning of choice for intonation dependability you can count on while out on the big stage or during that crucial recording session. Partnered with Ludwig’s charming center-mounted Tube lugs and tension rods with rubber washers, it’s safe to say that once you find your sound, this snare will stick with it!
Aiding in the smooth operability of the Special-edition Black Beauty is the outfitting of a P86 throw off and accompanying P35 butt plate. Tall, traditional, and equal in its elegant charm, this combo functions with incredible speed to keep players in absolute control under all performance circumstances. Finally, suspended across the snare side, you’ll find that Ludwig has retro-fitted this Special-edition Black Beauty with an 18-strand set of Vintage ’63 steel snare wires. Promising the snap and sensitivity of Ludwig’s coveted vintage ’60s snare sound, these snares are guaranteed to exude detailed old-school appeal under the microscope of any microphone.
The Ludwig legacy
With a proud legacy that dates back to 1909, Ludwig drums are a favorite among Sweetwater drummers for their warm, punchy sound. The world has heard them in front of Cream's Ginger Baker, keeping the pulse behind Queen at Live Aid, and laying down the monstrous sound 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. The Satin Deluxe Black Beauty snare drum carries this impressive legacy forward.
Ludwig Satin Deluxe Black Beauty Snare Drum Features:
- 1.2mm seamless brass snare drum with black nickel plating
- Brass tone is perfectly bright, cutting, and projective, with tamer overtones than other metal snares
- Shell beading presents a stronger core for years of flawless high-tension usage
- Excellent choice for cutting through live mixes and tracking with incredible tonal detail in the studio
- Die-cast hoops offer massive presence with fantastic tuning dependability
- Center-mounted Tube lugs aided by tension rods with rubber washers help keep your intonation from slipping
- Smooth-operating P86 throw off with P35 butt plate tenors and snares with exceptional speed and ease
- 18-strand Vintage '63 steel snare wires present an attack and sensitivity that channels that coveted '60s Ludwig tone and response
