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Enter to Win a Ludwig Hand Engraved Snare!!


August 20, 2021


Rhythm Traders 30th Anniversary Raffle & Giveaway!! Thousands in Prizes $$ ~


Help us as we celebrate 30th Years as the Drummer’s Toy Store. Our suppliers keep sending us stuff to give away, and it’s happening all year long! Our Grand Prize will be chosen December 1st, 2021 at 6:30 pm PT, and we hope you will join us on Facebook Live as we give away a one-of-a-kind Ludwig Black Beauty with custom engraving by the one and only John Aldridge (Retail Value $1800). Click on the button below for your chance to win. This yearlong fundraiser will fund two scholarships for aspiring students to attend the drum camp of their choice. It’s a win for everybody!


A Little About The Grand Prize


The Ludwig Black Beauty made its debut in 1920 and is one of the most versatile, most recorded, and most sought-after snare drums of all time. A true American original, the Black Beauty provides a warm, round metallic tone that is often imitated, but never duplicated. This brand new Ludwig LB416T has a spun, seamless, beaded brass shell with black-nickel chrome plating.

Features Include:

  • 1.2mm Seamless Brass Shell Black Nickel Plated
  • 2.3mm Steel Triple Flanged Hoops
  • 10-lug Configuration
  • Tube lugs
  • Vintage Keystone Badge
  • P88AC throw-off
  • Custom Engraving
  • Certificate of Authenticity
  • Retail Value: $1800



Due to their truly unique and difficult manufacturing process, only a very limited number of Black Beauties are available each year from Ludwig USA. This is literally a one-of-a-kind snare drum thanks to an amazing partnership between Rhythm Traders, Ludwig and famed engraver, drum tech, and vintage drum enthusiast, John Aldridge (www.drumscratcher.com).


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