Ludwig Black Beauty 14x5 Snare Drum – Iconic Brass with Black Nickel Finish The Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum stands as one of the most recognizable and respected instruments in percussion history. Built with a seamless 1.2mm machine-drawn brass shell and finished in elegant black nickel plating, this snare delivers a distinctive round metallic tone that works across genres and playing styles. From tight, cutting cracks at high tuning to deep, swampy backbeats at lower tensions, the Black Beauty adapts to your playing approach while maintaining the tonal character that has made it a working drummer's standard for over 80 years. This B-stock version offers the same legendary performance and construction as a new drum at a reduced price. Each drum is structurally sound with a properly round shell, functioning strainer, and straight-threading tension rods. B-stock drums may show cosmetic imperfections such as minor plating variations, light scratches, scuffs, or signs of demo use, but these do not affect playability or tone. Key Features

• Seamless 1.2mm brass shell machine-drawn and spun for superior resonance
• Black nickel plating for classic appearance and durable finish
• 2.3mm flanged hoops for reliable head seating and tone projection
• Imperial lugs and P88AC throwoff/butt assembly for secure tuning stability
• 14-inch diameter with 5-inch depth – versatile sizing for studio and live performance
• Structurally sound with round shell, functioning strainer, and straight-threading tension rods
• B-stock condition – cosmetic imperfections do not affect drum function or acoustic performance
• Sold as-is with cosmetic flaws not covered under warranty