The Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum LB416BT is a 14" x 5" professional snare drum, which is an absolute classic at concerts and of course in the studio. The lugs and cast iron hoops of the Ludwig Snare are made of brass, which is an absolute feast for the eyes of percussion lovers in addition to the tonal advantages. The high-quality Millennium throw-off guarantees a safe and accurate tuning of the Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum. A seamless, single-layer brass shell with bead produces a crisp, dry sound with fine overtones and a dynamic frequency spectrum. Both optically and sonically, the Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum LB416BT is an absolute high-end instrument for lovers and professionals, manufactured by the American drum manufacturer par excellence.
The black beauties are made from a single layer of brass, which is formed into a seamless shell with a bead and then coated with nickel in a special process. The shell has a snare bed for optimal fit and sound development. This model is equipped with the Millennium throw-off, this high quality throw-off enables sensitive wire adjustment and a solid sound as well as longevity.
The Black Beauty Snares offers an extremely sensitive response and a phenomenally full and dry sound across all volume ranges. With lots of warmth and metallic overtones, they are the perfect complement to any setup. Especially producers and sound engineers have been using Ludwig Black Beauty snare drums for ages, because they provide the ideal signals for every style of music and inspire everyone with their unique sound.
The name Ludwig stands for tradition and first-class sound in the world of drums, which is probably also due to the uncanny success of the Black Beauty Snare Drums. Since the sixties the Black Beauty Snares have enriched the sound of numerous music greats, hardly a hit of the last 50 years that did not rely on the legendary drums from the USA. Conscious of tradition, Ludwig sticks to tried and tested recipes and has therefore made little change to the Black Beauty Snares in the past.