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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.