The Ludwig 14x6.5 Black Beauty Snare Drum (LB417T) features a seamless, beaded 1.2mm black nickel plated brass shell with 45 degree bearing edges, 10 tube lugs, 2.3mm triple-flanged hoops, P88AC throw-off, P35 butt plate, 18-strand Ludwig 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. A true American original, the Black Beauty provides 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 number of Black Beauties are available each year from Ludwig USA.