Ludwig Black Magic 5.5 x14" Snare Drum - Black

Brass shell plated in black nickel

The Ludwig Black Beauty has been a studio mainstay since at least the 1970s. Nothing has compared to the magic of that classic brass snare — until now. Sweetwater drummers feel the Ludwig Black Magic snare drum succeeds in bringing the Black Beauty heritage into the modern age at a real-world price.

Ludwig Black Magic 14" Brass Snare Drum Features:

• 5.5" x 14"
• Conjures Black Beauty tones at a real-world price
• Beaded black nickel-over-brass shell is full of body, bite, and sensitivity
• Thinner, welded shell and low-mass hardware invoke a crisper, more modern voice
• Flanged hoops capture the open tone and dynamic sensitivity of early Luddy snares
• Timeless chrome hardware
• Retro tube lugs point to the Black Beauty's heritage
• Ships with a commemorative Keystone-inspired badge and head

Tech Specs

• Type: Snare
• Shell (Depth x Diameter): 5.5" x 14"
• Shell Material: Brass
• Hoops: Die-cast
• Color: Black Nickel