Ludwig Black Beauty 14" x 5" Snare Drum, Imperial Lugs

The Ludwig LB416 14" x 5" Black Beauty Snare Drum is an update to one of Ludwig's legendary snares, featuring a beaded brass shell with a metallic brass finish and durable chrome hardware. The brass offers warm, metallic tones and responds with superior sensitivity to other similar snares on the market. The creation of the Black Beauty was a major contribution to Ludwig's popularity in the drumming world, and despite being imitated by many other brands, Ludwig snares boast a sound which is never truly duplicated. The Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum is available in a selection of different sizes and lug types, meaning you can find the best one for you. Ideal for a wide range of drumming styles and genres, the Ludwig Black Beauty Snare offers an extremely versatile and high-performing design at a competitive price point.

• 14" x 5" shell size
• Supraphonic snares
• Black chrome finish over brass shell
• Smooth shell with Imperial lugs
• Triple-flanged hoops

Ludiwg 

Ludwig is undoubtedly the most famous name in drums. The Ludwig drum company was founded in 1909 and the products were immediately popular with drummers due to the superior quality & sound of the drums. The Ludwig brand reigned supreme in the 1960s partly because of the breakthrough of The Beatles - they appeared on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964 and some 75 million people saw the Ludwig name clearly displayed on Ringo Starr's bass drum head; after that day, every drummer wanted to play a Ludwig!