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. 

• 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Black Nickel Plated
• 2.3mm Steel Triple Flanged Hoops
• P85AC Throw Off (Production item only)
• P35AC Butt Plate (Production item only)
• Ludwig Weather Master Medium Coated Head
• Ludwig Weather Master Clear Snare Side Head
• 10 lugs