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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 hydroormed 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 |
6.5x14" Black Beauty |
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Model | Shell/Lug Option | |
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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 | |
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LB408 | Smooth Shell, Imperial Lugs |