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Black Beauty Snares
Saw a number of BB's on Ebay, not B stock for around $550. Got mine on a close out sale new in the box for $400. They are out there if you look. http:...
13 years agoBlack Beauty Snares
Cool post Hoppy! The modern BB's are every bit as nice as the originals. Brass is bright, responsive and articulate. For just over $500, a new Monroe...
13 years agoLudwig Supraphonic COB
Thanks for that! Must be a little fe for the magnet to stick...
13 years agoLudwig Supraphonic COB
Hobbs, Not trying to burst you bubble! The reason the magnet does not stick to the hoop is that it's brass. The hoops in '64 were brass. Kellyj
13 years agoLudwig Supraphonic COB
troutstudio, good point. There is a slight amount of fe in both my 70's Supras otherwise the magnet would not stick. But as we know, Ludaloy is predo...
13 years agoLudwig Supraphonic COB
Not sure if there is any mystery here people. I took a fridge magnet last night before bed and just had to see for my self. I placed it on my '70's...
13 years agoBlack Beauty Snares
Supro, I own a 1939 Ludwig & Ludwig 6.5 X14 NOB "Standard" model. It is pure loud, articulate and responsive. Built to drive and cut through the big...
13 years agoBlack Beauty Snares
Adam, Same formula bell brass as Ludwig used in the 20's (read the ads for the Black Beauty). I have one and play it. Same sound. Brass does not mel...
13 years agoLudwig Supraphonic COB
Troutstudio has that right. Brass shells are very much heavier. kellyj
13 years agoBlack Beauty Snares
Thicker? When I measure my new Monroe BB (weighs a ton!) against my 30's L&L NOB it's the same thickness... My Monroe BB weighs about twice as muc...
13 years agoBlack Beauty Snares
Yep, It's the brass shell. I have a Yamaha (beaded|) brass shell 6.5 X 14 concert snare. its so responsive at any playing volume. You can literally...
13 years agoLudwig anniversary snare ?
I think mine originally had the paint on the badge but someone took it off. Your drum could be worth from $450-700. kellyj
13 years agoWhat do you make of this one
Supraphonic 400 with non-original hoop.
13 years agoThoughts on using different brand for snare drum
-Ludwig Supraphonic 400 -Craviotto Steam-bent Unlimited Maple These are my two "go to" snares. I can't believe I'm currently playing a '60's vintage...
13 years agoBlack Beauty Snares
The Black Beauty carries quite a mystique. I own a Monroe badge BB and it does sing because of the brass shell making the drum sound really "bright"!...
13 years ago