Ludwig Black Beauty 6.5" x 14" Hammered Shell Snare Drum
To many, Ludwig is the most recognizable name in percussion purely because of one drum - the legendary Black Beauty Snare Drum. The seamless 1.2mm brass shell is machine drawn and spun into a seamless beaded drum before being finished with gorgeous black nickel plating. The shell speaks with an unmistakable round metallic tone. Tune it up high for a clean, piercing crack. Tune it loose and low for a fat, swampy backbeat. This particular Beauty has a slightly warmer, more controlled tone thanks to a skillfully hammered 6.5x14 shell with 2.3mm flanged hoops, tube lugs and the P85AC throw off. Talk to the Drum Center of Portsmouth's knowledgeable staff to get fitted with the Ludwig snare drum that's right for you!
To many, Ludwig is the most recognizable name in percussion purely because of one drum - the legendary Black Beauty Snare Drum. The seamless 1.2mm brass shell is machine drawn and spun into a seamless beaded drum before being finished with gorgeous black nickel plating. The shell speaks with an unmistakable round metallic tone. Tune it up high for a clean, piercing crack. Tune it loose and low for a fat, swampy backbeat. This particular Beauty has a slightly warmer, more controlled tone thanks to a skillfully hammered 6.5x14 shell with 2.3mm flanged hoops, tube lugs and the P85AC throw off. Talk to the Drum Center of Portsmouth's knowledgeable staff to get fitted with the Ludwig snare drum that's right for you!
To many, Ludwig is the most recognizable name in percussion purely because of one drum - the legendary Black Beauty Snare Drum. The seamless 1.2mm brass shell is machine drawn and spun into a seamless beaded drum before being finished with gorgeous black nickel plating. The shell speaks with an unmistakable round metallic tone. Tune it up high for a clean, piercing crack. Tune it loose and low for a fat, swampy backbeat. This particular Beauty has a slightly warmer, more controlled tone thanks to a skillfully hammered 6.5x14 shell with 2.3mm flanged hoops, tube lugs and the P85AC throw off. Talk to the Drum Center of Portsmouth's knowledgeable staff to get fitted with the Ludwig snare drum that's right for you!
To many, Ludwig is the most recognizable name in percussion purely because of one drum - the legendary Black Beauty Snare Drum. The seamless 1.2mm brass shell is machine drawn and spun into a seamless beaded drum before being finished with gorgeous black nickel plating. The shell speaks with an unmistakable round metallic tone. Tune it up high for a clean, piercing crack. Tune it loose and low for a fat, swampy backbeat. This particular Beauty has a slightly warmer, more controlled tone thanks to a skillfully hammered 6.5x14 shell with 2.3mm flanged hoops, tube lugs and the P85AC throw off. Talk to the Drum Center of Portsmouth's knowledgeable staff to get fitted with the Ludwig snare drum that's right for you!
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The lowest price for Ludwig Black Beauty 6.5" x 14" Hammered Shell Snare Drum right now is $1,777.49 at Rimocc', compared across 9 retailers.
The all-time low was $1,738.55 on 30 Oct 2026 — today's price is 2% above the lowest ever. This is at or near its all-time low — a good time to buy.
Prices last updated 6 Nov 2026.
Last updated at 06/11/2026 22:25:09
Ludwig LB417K 14" x 6.5" Black Beauty Hammered
Delivery between 16–20 Nov $24.35
Ludwig Black Beauty Brass Snare Drum 6.5x14 Hammered Shell with Tube Lugs
Delivery $25
Ludwig LB417KT 14” x 6,5” Black Beauty Hammered snare drum
Delivery $106
Ludwig LB417KT Hammered Black Beauty 14"x6,5" Snare Drum
Delivery $228.89
Ludwig LB417KT Hammered Black Beauty 6.5x14" 10-Lug Brass Snare Drum with Tube Lugs
Delivery $330
Ludwig Black Beauty 14" x 6.5" Hammered + Tube Lugs Snare Drum
Ludwig Black Beauty 6.5" x 14" Hammered Shell Snare Drum
Delivery between Tue – Thu $20
Ludwig Black Beauty 14" x 6.5" Snare Drum - Hammered Brass (LB417K)
Delivery between 9–19 Nov $12
Ludwig Black Beauty Hammered Snare Drum 14" X 6.5" Lb417kt
Free delivery
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| Diameter | 14 in |
| Depth | 6.5 in |
| Size | 14" x 6.5" |
| Weight | 5.936 kg |
| Dynamic Range | Dynamic response |
Ludwig LB417K 14" x 6.5" Black Beauty Hammered
Delivery between 16–20 Nov $24.35
Ludwig Black Beauty Brass Snare Drum 6.5x14 Hammered Shell with Tube Lugs
Delivery $25
Ludwig LB417KT 14” x 6,5” Black Beauty Hammered snare drum
Delivery $106
Ludwig LB417KT Hammered Black Beauty 14"x6,5" Snare Drum
Delivery $228.89
Ludwig LB417KT Hammered Black Beauty 6.5x14" 10-Lug Brass Snare Drum with Tube Lugs
Delivery $330
| Diameter | 14 in |
| Depth | 6.5 in |
| Size | 14" x 6.5" |
| Weight | 5.936 kg |
| Dynamic Range | Dynamic response |
