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Here is a quick reference for the Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum from the re-introduction in 1977.

1977 Ludwig Black Beauty Flyer. Brass Shell Drums
	The Ludwig Black Beauty Black Beauty Super Sensitive Ludwig Supra-Phonic

1980 Ludwig Catalog and Flyer - Brass Shells with custom engraving.

Selmer Takes over in 1981 and the switch to Bronze happens in the 1981 Set-Up Flyer. The switch was based on cost of materials.

1981 Set-up flyer with the introduction of the bronze shell. No Black Beauty pictured.


1920 Engraved Black Beauty	Ludwig Black Beauty	New Black Beauty Snare

1981 Outfitter flyer with the introduction of the bronze shell. No Black Beauty pictured.

The 1982 Catalog still has the bronze shell, but no Black Beauty pictured.

The 1984 Catalog has the bronze shell, but no Black Beauty pictured.

The 1988 catalog shows the Black Beauty in bronze.

1991 Catalog and 1992 Catalog

1994 Catalog shows the drums as being Brass Shells

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This web site is not affiliated with the Ludwig Drum Company. This site is a Black Beauty dedication site about Ludwig Black Beauty history and Ludwig Drum Company history. The Black Beauty Snare Drum has been in production since the 1920's and was re-introduced in the 1970's. The Black Beauty snare drum has a brass or bronze shell and we can help you determine that.