Model
Ludwig Black Beauty
Seamless brass snare drum family
Ludwig's iconic Black Beauty snare drum family, built from a single seamless sheet of brass hydroformed into a beaded shell with black-nickel plating, prized for a warm, powerful, focused tone with strong projection.
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Snare Drums
Snare drums and snare drum model families, including metal-shell and wood-shell snares.
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Ludwig Drums
Ludwig Drums is an American drum and percussion brand known for drum kits, snare drums, marching percussion, concert percussion, and hardware.
Live listings on Reverb
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Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum with Tube Lugs 5"x14"
$774.89 · Mint
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Gator Case 6.5x14 with Ludwig LB414b Black Beauty 5x14" 8-Lug Brass Snare Drum - B-Stock
$650 · Very Good
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Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum 6.5"x14"
$800.89 · Mint
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Ludwig/USA 6.5x14'' Black Beauty 2026 Model Supra-Phonic Seamless Brass Shell snare drum #LB417
$899 · Brand New
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Ludwig 14" x 6.5" Black Beauty, Smooth Shell with Imperial Lugs
$929 · Brand New
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Ludwig 6.5X14 Black Beauty Snare Drum with Tube Lugs
$949 · Brand New
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