Ludwig LB415 Black Beauty 6.5x14" 8-Lug Brass Snare Drum

Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drums are legendary, having been a fan favorite for what seems like forever. Making a seamless shell from a single sheet of beaded brass and giving it a black nickel finish is difficult, and they produce very limited numbers each year.

Brass produces a loud metallic attack, but it's far warmer and rounder than steel and more active than aluminum. The 6.5" depth of this model is extremely popular, giving you a wide usable tuning range.

This drum comes equipped with classic Imperial lugs, triple-flanged hoops, and a P85 Supra-Phonic throw-off.

This variation of the Black Beauty snare comes with 8 lugs, giving it a special vintage flavor.