One of the primary reasons Ludwig is The Most Famous Name In Drums is the legendary Black Beauty Snare Drum. The 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. A true American original, the Black Beauty provides a warm, round metallic tone that is often imitated, but never duplicated. However, due to their truly unique and difficult manufacturing process, only a very limited number of Black Beauties are available each year from Ludwig USA. Features 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Black Nickel Plated 2.3mm Steel Triple Flanged Hoops P85AC Throw Off (Production item only) P35AC Butt Plate (Production item only) Ludwig Weather Master Medium Coated Head Ludwig Weather Master Clear Snare Side Head 10 lugs