[A timeless masterpiece! Brass Black Beauty Snare! / Key Stone Emblem / Strainer & Butt: P-88AC] <Black Beauty> Ludwig's most famous drums are due to their signature Black Beauty snare drums. Featuring a beautiful nickel black finish on a seamless brass shell, this series offers a soft, rich sound that cannot be replicated by other companies. This exceptional drum is produced in limited quantities each year due to its unique manufacturing process, making it difficult to mass-produce. It combines the excellent high-frequency clarity that is characteristic of a metal shell with the generous mid- and low-frequency range, and offers a wide tuning range for a well-balanced sound. Its unique sound encompasses many of the elements required in the music scene, and it also produces ample volume, making it a truly exceptional instrument. The strainer and butt are the latest P-88AC specifications. Shell: Black Beauty Brass Size: 14x5 Strainer: P88AC/Supraphonic (inner surface) Hoop: Triple flange hoop/10 tension Included: Soft case, tuning key