sanjuro
Note : 10 sur 10
Publié le 29/11/09 à 07:48
(contenu en anglais)
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(contenu en anglais)
Ludwig produces all kinds of great drums, but it seems that they are most famous for their metallic snares. I have played dozens of metal snares, both vintage and modern variations. Without a doubt, the Ludwig Black Beauty is the best snare I have ever heard. This is by far the most prized individual piece in my collection. It is very expensive, but its performance more than makes up for the price. I first heard a Black Beauty a few years ago and searched tirelessly for one used for about 6 months. Though I wasn't in need of another snare, this was a purchase I had to make.
It is almost difficult to review this drum because it has high scores across the board. It has a beautifully rich and deep quality, gently reflecting its metallic properties but retaining a mellow sound. The rim shots are amazing as they bring the entire snare into unanimous harmony. Side sticks and rim clicks are pronounced and musical. I swear, even hitting the side of the snare sounds better than in other models. This is just super musical.
Because I got it used, the snare already had drum heads on it. It had remo drum heads, including an ambassador batter. I am not sure if these are the best for this, but because they sounded great and were in good condition I have not tried any others. In a few more months I will probably try to experiment a bit. I have a feeling that all heads sound good on this drum.
The lugs and snares were extremely high quality. It is a striking drum, shining with thorough engineering. There are really no downsides to this, except for the high price. Despite the cost, giving a few minuted to listen to a Black Beauty is usually all it takes before the price seems irrelevant.
It is almost difficult to review this drum because it has high scores across the board. It has a beautifully rich and deep quality, gently reflecting its metallic properties but retaining a mellow sound. The rim shots are amazing as they bring the entire snare into unanimous harmony. Side sticks and rim clicks are pronounced and musical. I swear, even hitting the side of the snare sounds better than in other models. This is just super musical.
Because I got it used, the snare already had drum heads on it. It had remo drum heads, including an ambassador batter. I am not sure if these are the best for this, but because they sounded great and were in good condition I have not tried any others. In a few more months I will probably try to experiment a bit. I have a feeling that all heads sound good on this drum.
The lugs and snares were extremely high quality. It is a striking drum, shining with thorough engineering. There are really no downsides to this, except for the high price. Despite the cost, giving a few minuted to listen to a Black Beauty is usually all it takes before the price seems irrelevant.