Ludwig 14x5 Black Beauty Snare Drum

The Ludwig 14x5 Black Beauty Snare Drum (LB416) features a seamless, beaded 1.2mm black nickel plated brass shell with 45 degree bearing edges, 10 Imperial lugs, 2.3mm triple-flange hoops, P88AC throw-off, P35P butt plate, Ludwig 18-strand snare wires, Ludwig Coated Weather Master batter drumhead, Ludwig Clear Weather Master snare side drumhead, smooth black nickel finish, chrome hardware, and Ludwig Keystone badge.

One of the primary reasons Ludwig is "The Most Famous Name On Drums" is the legendary Black Beauty Snare Drum. These iconic snare drums provide a warm, round metallic tone that is often imitated, but never duplicated. Due to their truly unique and difficult manufacturing process, only a very limited numer of Black Beauties are available each year from Ludwig.