{"product_id":"ludwig-drums-lb408-14-x-8-black-beauty-403007","title":"Lb408 - 14 X 8\" Black Beauty","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning Within the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Ludwig, the name \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e evokes a lineage of snare drums that have become benchmarks for generations of drummers. The LB408 fits within this tradition with a decidedly professional approach: a carefully crafted brass metal shell, a \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e finish with a timeless look, and a design built to withstand tours, studios, and demanding environments. Within the Ludwig range, this model is positioned as a high-end snare drum, chosen for its strong sonic identity and its ability to fit both modern kits and more vintage setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Drum\/Instrument Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ludwig LB408 Black Beauty primarily targets the \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert\u003c\/strong\u003e drummer looking for a \"central\" snare capable of covering many styles without losing its personality. Its 8-inch depth and brass shell make it particularly convincing for \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emetal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epop\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003efusion\u003c\/strong\u003e : the backbeat is broad, the rimshot impressive, and the snare remains clear in a dense mix. In \u003cstrong\u003ejazz\u003c\/strong\u003e and more acoustic contexts, it charms with its warm harmonics and articulation, provided that tuning and resonance control are carefully managed according to the room and recording setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003emetal\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ebrass\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e1,2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e14 \u0026quot;\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e8 \u0026quot;\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eGloss varnish\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eChromed\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ludwig Drums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54357109834003,"sku":"403007","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/ef8e9afdcfb51f23758b2aca5c37ef0c009af1a3_LB408.jpg?v=1787310689","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/ludwig-drums-lb408-14-x-8-black-beauty-403007","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}