Ludwig Black Beauty 8-Lug 5x14 B Stock

Ludwig Black Beauty 8-Lug 5x14 Snare Drum - B-Stock

The Ludwig Black Beauty 8-Lug 5x14 Snare Drum brings the legendary warmth, projection, and musical complexity of the Black Beauty into a more open and responsive 8-lug configuration. Its seamless 1.2mm brass shell is finished in black nickel, producing the rich, round metallic tone that has made the Black Beauty one of the most recorded and respected snare drums in history. 

The 8-lug design allows the shell and heads to breathe more freely than a traditional 10-lug setup, creating a slightly grittier response with greater sustain and a broader, more open feel. The versatile 5x14 size delivers a crisp, immediate attack with excellent snare sensitivity, while retaining enough body and warmth for powerful backbeats, articulate ghost notes, and detailed studio work.

Features

• 5x14" Ludwig Black Beauty snare drum
• Seamless 1.2mm brass shell
• Black nickel-plated finish
• 8 Imperial lugs
• 2.3mm triple-flanged steel hoops
• Ludwig P88 throw-off
• Ludwig P35 butt plate
• Warm, round tone with crisp articulation
• Open response with enhanced sustain
• Made in the USA

B-Stock Condition

This is a factory B-stock drum and may show a minor cosmetic blemish from the manufacturing or finishing process. These imperfections do not affect the drum's sound, tuning, hardware operation, or overall performance. Ludwig B-stock snare drums typically do not include a serial number and may arrive with a different badge than standard production models. 

With its open 8-lug response, classic seamless brass shell, and highly versatile 5x14 dimensions, this Black Beauty is an outstanding choice for studio recording, rock, pop, funk, jazz, country, and nearly any setting that calls for a rich and expressive brass snare sound.