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Black Beauty

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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
LB408_A_High Res_3610.jpg
8X14 Black Beauty (LB408)
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5x14 8-Lug Black Beauty (LB414)
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6.5x14 8-Lug Black Beauty (LB415)
LB416_A_High Res_3993.jpg
5x14 Black Beauty (LB416)
LB416BT_A_High Res_3980.jpg
5x14" Black Beauty w/Brass Hardware (LB416BT)
LB416K_A_High Res_3987.jpg
5x14 Hammered Black Beauty (LB416K)
LB416KT_A_High Res_3983.jpg
5x14 Black Beauty Hammered w/Tube Lugs (LB416KT)
LB416T_A_High Res_3990.jpg
5x14 Black Beauty w/Tube Lugs (LB416T)
LB417_A_High Res_4008.jpg
6.5x14 Black Beauty (LB417)
LB417BT_A_High Res_3996.jpg
6.5x14 Black Beauty w/Brass Hardware (LB417BT)
LB417K_A_High Res_4002.jpg
6.5x14 Hammered Black Beauty (LB417K)
LB417KT_A_High Res_3999.jpg
6.5x14 Hammered Black Beauty w/Tube Lugs (LB417KT)
LB417T_A_High Res_4005.jpg
6.5x14 Black Beauty w/Tube Lugs (LB417T)
Component Specs

5x14" Black Beauty

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
LB414 8-Lugs, Smooth Shell, Triple-Flange Hoops

6.5x14" Black Beauty

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

Model Shell/Lug Option
LB408 Smooth Shell, Imperial Lugs

LB408 8"x14" Black Beauty Snare Drum


Ludwig LB416 5”x14” Black Beauty Snare Drum


Ludwig LB417 6.5”x14” Black Beauty Snare Drum

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