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The Special-edition Satin Deluxe Black Beauty brass snares from Ludwig have landed here at Sweetwater, and our timekeepers can’t keep their eyes off of them! Formed with a 1.2mm seamless beaded brass shell that’s been black nickel-plated and satin-finished, this Special-edition Black Beauty exudes the bright cut and powerful presence of a true metal snare complemented by subtle overtone taming from its alloy formula. Dressed to the nines in top-tier hardware, Ludwig has treated this Special-edition Black Beauty to a set of authoritative and pro-intonation die-cast hoops, anchored down by sleek Tube lugs with slip-combatting and rubber-washered tension rods. A handsome, hardy, and hasty P86 throw off/P35 butt plate pairing controls this snare’s 18-strand set of Vintage ’63 steel snare wire, ensuring a snaring/tenoring experience that’s quick enough to engage at a moment’s notice while tracking and performing. Topped with a Ludwig-by-Remo batter head and a Weather Master clear head on the snare side, the dark and shadowy sheen of this Special-edition Black Beauty showcases an aesthetic that’s sure to stun all in its path.





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Experience the superior metal sound of seamless brass





Drummers praise the brass shell tone as one of the premier metal snare examples for not only its as-expected projection, but its unique tonal traits as well. Unlike an aluminum or steel snare, this 1.2mm seamless brass alloy shell ever-so-slightly darkens the natural tone, preserving the presence you want without the excessive overtone ringing you don’t. As a result, this snare offers a superior solution for studio work while still thriving with ease out on stages of any size.





On top of its sound, the beaded center of the Special-edition Black Beauty helps maintain phenomenal strength for years of high-tension usage without structural harm. Black nickel-plated and satin-finished for a truly moody look, this snare is bound to attract a fair bit of attention, even before you start playing!





Hardware in a league of its own





Everywhere you look across the Special-edition Black Beauty brass snare, you’ll find professional-grade hardware appointed for playability that can’t be topped. Exhibit A: die-casts! These hugely present and rock-steady hoops make a tremendous tonal match for the shell and prioritize your tuning of choice for intonation dependability you can count on while out on the big stage or during that crucial recording session. Partnered with Ludwig’s charming center-mounted Tube lugs and tension rods with rubber washers, it’s safe to say that once you find your sound, this snare will stick with it!





Aiding in the smooth operability of the Special-edition Black Beauty is the outfitting of a P86 throw off and accompanying P35 butt plate. Tall, traditional, and equal in its elegant charm, this combo functions with incredible speed to keep players in absolute control under all performance circumstances. Finally, suspended across the snare side, you’ll find that Ludwig has retro-fitted this Special-edition Black Beauty with an 18-strand set of Vintage ’63 steel snare wires. Promising the snap and sensitivity of Ludwig’s coveted vintage ’60s snare sound, these snares are guaranteed to exude detailed old-school appeal under the microscope of any microphone.





Ludwig Special-edition Satin Deluxe Black Beauty Brass Snare Drum Features:


1.2mm seamless brass snare drum with black nickel plating


Brass tone is perfectly bright, cutting, and projective, with tamer overtones than other metal snares


Shell beading presents a stronger core for years of flawless high-tension usage


Excellent choice for cutting through live mixes and tracking with incredible tonal detail in the studio


Die-cast hoops offer massive presence with fantastic tuning dependability


Center-mounted Tube lugs aided by tension rods with rubber washers help keep your intonation from slipping


Smooth operating P86 throw off with P35 butt plate tenors and snares with exceptional speed and ease


18-strand Vintage '63 steel snare wires present an attack and sensitivity that channels that coveted '60s Ludwig tone and response