Detail 01
Single-sheet brass shell
The brass is machine drawn and spun into a seamless beaded shell.

Independent shopping perspective
Ludwig's Black Beauty pairs a seamless beaded brass shell with a nickel-plated finish and tube lugs. The shell begins as one sheet of brass, machine drawn and spun into shape; its voice is described as warm, round, and metallic. Tube lugs provide precise, secure tuning, while Supraphonic snare wires supply the characteristic Black Beauty attack. A Protection Racket case comes with it, using thick fleece lining and a strong outer cover to protect the drum in transit.


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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01
The brass is machine drawn and spun into a seamless beaded shell.
Detail 02
They provide precise and secure tuning.
Detail 03
They contribute the classic Black Beauty attack.
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. It includes a Protection Racket case with thick fleece lining and a strong outer cover.
It is a seamless beaded shell formed from a single sheet of brass, then nickel-plated.
Reference
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