Ludwig LB416BT Black Beauty 14" x 5" Brass Hardware Tube Lug Snare Drum

The Ludwig Black Beauty 14” × 5” snare drum puts the warmth and responsiveness of a vintage Ludwig snare within reach without the used–market premium. Hand–hammered 1.2mm brass shell paired with double–ended tube lugs delivers that signature fat, dry metallic tone and retro aesthetic that’s made Black Beauties the benchmark for generations of studio and live drummers.

Construction centres on black nickel finish over hand–hammered brass with 45° bearing edges for consistent stick contact. The drum ships with Ludwig’s P88AC throw–off and P35 butt plate, 18–strand snare wires, and Weather Master heads – hardware that responds identically whether you’re ghost–noting or hitting hard. Gold hardware and the classic Keystone badge complete a design that rewards both technique refinement and aggressive playing.

Ludwig’s lineage runs back to 1909, cementing the brand through iconic recordings from Cream, Led Zeppelin, and The Beatles. Limited annual production keeps supply tight, making this an instrument worth adding to a collection now rather than hunting for later.

Features

• Hand–hammered 1.2mm brass shell with black nickel finish
• Double–ended tube lugs for vintage aesthetics and tone
• Ludwig P88AC throw–off and P35 butt plate included
• 18–strand snare wire for crisp, responsive articulation
• Ludwig Weather Master drumheads fitted and ready to play
• 45° bearing edges for consistent high–end definition
• Gold hardware throughout with classic Ludwig Keystone badge
• 14” diameter with 5” depth tuning range