Vintage or Modern Black Beauty – Which One Would You Choose?

The Black Beauty is one of the most iconic snare drums in history, but how much has it changed over the decades? In this #SnareSaturday ™ video, I compare a vintage Ludwig Black Beauty snare drum to a modern Ludwig Black Beauty to determine if there's a real difference in sound.

You'll hear both drums played back-to-back to help you decide: Is the vintage Black Beauty better, Or has Ludwig improved the design over time? Whether you're a drummer, gear enthusiast, or vintage drum lover, this is a comparison you won't want to miss.

Gear Featured:
Ludwig LB417BT 6.5X14 Snare Drum (Modern) - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/LKyXKM
Ludwig LB417 6.5X14 Snare Drum (Vintage) -    • Bringing a Ludwig Black Beauty Back To Life!  

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Wanna hear the drums through a few more tunings? Check out the older #snaresaturday videos featuring each drum:
Modern Black Beauty -    • I Can’t Believe a Viewer Sent Me This Snar...  
Vintage Black Beauty -    • Bringing a Ludwig Black Beauty Back To Life!  
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Time Stamps
00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Modern Black Beauty Specs
02:01 - Vintage Black Beauty Specs
03:43 - I’m on #teamwater , and you should be too!
04:51 - Playing example rundown
05:09 - Low Tuning
07:19 - Medium-Low Tuning
09:06 - Medium Tuning
10:48 - Medium-High Tuning
12:55 - High Tuning
14:26 - Cranked Tuning
16:09 - Vintage or Modern - What was your favorite?
16:23 - 1 thing that stood out while playing
17:06 - Closing Remarks

Vintage or Modern Black Beauty – Which One Would You Choose?
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