Detail 01
P88 throw-off
Allows snare engagement and quick adjustment while playing.
Product detailSKU #1500000460414
LudwigHammered Black Beauty Snare Drum - 14 x 5 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a 14 x 5-inch, precision-hammered seamless brass shell, the Hammered Black Beauty combines warm response with a defined crack and clear attack. The hammering is intended to focus projection and manage overtones, while the black nickel finish gives the drum its dark, textured look. A P88 throw-off, triple-flange hoops, Vintage '63 steel wires, and Weather Master heads complete a ready-to-play Ludwig snare built for detailed playing through forceful rimshots.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio sessions needing clear snare articulation, responsive ghost notes, and a focused brass-shell voice.
- Stage setups where quick snare engagement adjustments and strong projection matter.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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 02
2.3 mm triple-flange hoops
Support the drum's open tone and dynamic range.
Detail 03
18-strand Vintage '63 steel snare wires
Provide tight articulation and responsive ghost notes.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are the shell dimensions?
It has a 14 x 5-inch seamless brass shell.
02What finish does it have?
The shell is finished in black nickel.
03Which heads come on the drum?
It is equipped with Ludwig Weather Master heads.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsBody & build
- Shell Construction
- Precision-hammered 1 mm seamless brass
- Color
- Black
- Finish Options
- Black nickel
- Shell Material
- Brass
1 detailsSize & weight
- Shell Dimensions
- 14x5 inch
10 detailsOther
- Customization
- Available in multiple configurations
- Hoops
- 2.3 mm triple-flange
- Origin
- Handcrafted in the USA
- Snare Wires
- 18-strand Vintage '63 steel
- Lugs
- Imperial
- Durability
- Brass shell with pro-level hardware
- Drumheads
- Ludwig Weather Master
- Craftsmanship
- Ludwig timpani-forming process
- Throw Off Mechanism
- P88
- Style
- Iconic Black Beauty design
