The legendary Black Beauty snare drum is constructed of a single sheet of brass that is machine drawn and spun into a seamless beaded shell then nickel plated with a beautifully exquisite finish. An American original the Black Beauty provides a warm round metallic tone that is often imitated but never duplicated. This model features tube lugs for a precise and sure tune while Supraphonic snare wires aid the classic Black Beauty attack. The 80-year tradition of the Ludwig Black Beauty carries on as an ultimate snare drum in the industry. However due to their truly unique and difficult manufacturing process only a limited number of Black Beauty snare drums are available each year from Ludwig USA.