An Industry Standard Since 1911
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.
5x14" Black Beauty |
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| Model | Shell/Lug Option | |
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| 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 | |
| LB414 | 8-Lugs, Smooth Shell, Triple-Flange 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 | |
| LB415 | 8-Lugs, Smooth Shell, Triple-Flange Hoops | |
8x14" Black Beauty |
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| Model | Shell/Lug Option | |
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| LB408 | Smooth Shell, Imperial Lugs | |