The Black Beauty Snare Drum LB417 is a 14" x 6.5" powerhouse with a brass shell. Equipped with the Supra-Phonic snare lift, it responds with exceptional sensitivity and covers an enormously wide dynamic range. Further features, such as the carefully forged, triple-flanged steel snare wires and Imperial lugs, round off the Black Beauty Snare Drums’ appearance both visually and sonically, making them the snare drums of choice for professionals.

These black beauties are crafted from a single sheet of brass, which is formed into a seamless shell with a flange and then given a nickel coating using a special process. The shell features a snare bed for optimum snare wire contact and sound projection . This model is fitted with the Supra-Phonic snare lift, though the Black Beauty snare drum is also available with the Super-Sensitive System (LB418/LB419).

The Black Beauty snares offer an extremely responsive attack across all volume ranges and a phenomenally full and dry sound. With plenty of warmth and metallic overtones, they are the perfect addition to any setup.

In the world of drumming , the name Ludwig stands for tradition and first-class sound, which is no doubt also due to the phenomenal success of the Black Beauty snare drums. Since the 1960s, Black Beauty snares have enriched the sound of countless musical greats; there is hardly a hit from the last 50 years that has not relied on these legendary snare drums from the USA. True to its traditions, Ludwig sticks to tried-and-tested formulas and has therefore made very few changes to the Black Beauty snares over the years.

• Triple-flanged clamping rings
• Imperial Lugs
• Supra-Phonic System
• Finish: Black Nickel