7 WAYS TO TUNE A LUDWIG BLACK BEAUTY SNARE DRUM!

[@JulianFernandez]

You have golden ears for this job, Kenny!

[@pawelmorrison]

Kenny, your tuning videos have boosted my tuning abilities and the sound of my drums by miles. In fact, they're the only ones that really helped me out a lot in my 10 years of playing. So glad for everything you're doing and sharing your knowledge with us here!!

[@KennySharretts]

That is so awesome to hear. My goal is to help drummers around the world get better drum sounds. Please note that this video is my first vid that when you buy it you can stream it for the life of Kennysharretts.com! Stupid cheap BUT SUPER INFORMATIVE! If you like my channel PLEASE help to support my channel and give yourself a wicked set of tuning skills by streaming the full lesson at www.kennysharretts.com/learn-7ways-to-tune-a-black-beauty-snare-drum Thank you so much for watching, and commenting! 🙏🙏🙏

[@AndrewMasters]

I can't believe I decided to search for this literally 1 day after you posted it. Right on.

[@KennySharretts]

That is AWESOME! Serendipitous indeed as this is my first vid that when you buy it you can stream it for the life of Kennysharretts.com! Stupid cheap BUT SUPER INFORMATIVE! Please help support my channel and give yourself a wicked set of tuning skills by streaming the lesson at www.kennysharretts.com/learn-7ways-to-tune-a-black-beauty-snare-drum

[@jeremy20100712]

Great video. Back in the '80s, a buddy of mine loaned me his 14x6.5 Black Beauty to take out on the road. What a joy!

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much for the kind words. This was my go to snare for many years. Tour, local gigs,studio, etc. Definitely one for the collection. Thank you for watching, and commenting. 🙌🙌🙌

[@pawelmorrison]

Hot damn, that last tuning is 🔥🔥🔥

[@Bearvswolf]

Your videos are amazing and refreshing. Thanks for the knowledge from a PRO who knows what they are doing. I have been playing for 30 plus years and outside of "crank it up" I have not mastered the tuning process. I will definitely check out your site for more info. Stoked to try this stuff out.

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Much appreciated. I’ve learned a lot during 23 years of being a pro drum tech, and I feel it’s important to pass it on. The lessons on my website teach real world knowledge that is road tested, and most importantly dependably repeatable. You WILL learn how to get easily the drum sound you want every time you tune. Here’s a link to this lesson, AND my 3 value priced Annual lesson packs. Thank you for watching. www.kennysharretts.com/video-courses

[@rickcroucier4841]

Kenny, thank you. I wanted to break out my Black Beauty and update it with some fresh heads. I remember seeing this video a while back and looked it up. It gave a solid place to go to, or start from. I did some follow up tweaking on it at a gig and it absolutely came to life. It is an absolute beast of a drum now. This along with my LM 402 are outstanding! Thank you. Wishing you positive vibes brother! 🙏☮️💕🥁🎼

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you for the kind words, and for watching. The full step by step lesson for all 7 tunings is available at www.kennysharretts.com/video-courses. Streaming the lesson will give you a wicked set of tuning skills, and help to support my work. Thank you for commenting.

[@Rick-m3c]

Loved the finger tight with gel. Good job Ken.

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you for the kind words. Please check out the the full lesson at www.kennysharretts.com/video-courses to give yourself a wicked set of snare tuning skills while helping to support my work. 🙏🙏🙏

[@ronwhite-q3w]

I went a step up and put chrome over brass triple flange on mine and man what an upgrade in tone!!!

[@KennySharretts]

Yeah a brass hoop can add a sweet warmth to the tone. I’ve tried Die-Cast as well on this drum, which tightens up the tone for sure. Thank you for watching. Please check out the full lesson at www.kennysharretts.com as streaming helps to support my channel, and helps you get a wide range of killer tones from your Black Beauty .

[@yuriruley6111]

Sounds so good at every tuning! Thanks for sharing your wisdom and joy!

[@jaymeramirez7435]

Those Rogers drums are gorgeous

[@lylaznboi01]

I recently got my hands on a Ludwig Black Beauty, but the modern version. Ludwig Black Beauty Hot Rod to be exact. This is honestly one of my favorite snares I own. I'm also running the same heads too. I just like the sound of a dry snare, so that has been my go to for all of the snares I own.

[@KennySharretts]

Yeah the hot rod BB is a sweet drum! I agree that the dryness from the HD dry gets the perfect sound for this drum. Thanks for watching. Please check out the lesson at www.kennysharretts.com as streaming helps to support my channel, and gives you a wicked set of tuning skills in the process.

[@isihernandez9752]

Hi Kenny. That sounds awesome...!!! (The snare drum as well...)

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much for the kind words, and thank you for watching.

[@SONORSQ2guy]

You should do a video on obtaining the Alex Van Halen snare sound. It’s very challenging. Many people have attempted it on KZbin but have failed. I know you can do it. 👍

[@KennySharretts]

Not a bad idea. I’ll look into doing some recreations soon. Still getting my footing after the passing of my wife. I will say Rick Beato did a pretty darn good job on his Alex Van Halen snare sound recreation.

[@SONORSQ2guy]

@@KennySharretts sorry for your loss time heals all wounds tuning skins also will help you heal wounds. Keep up the great work.

[@ChrisTibaldiDrums]

Great video! Thanks Kenny

[@brianfieldsdrums3220]

Hey Kenny! Thanks for this one. I have this drum and have used all of these tunings, and a few others in this range. This drum always sounds great! Thanks again for sharing your drum mojo!

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching. Actually this is my first vid that when you buy it you can stream it for the life of Kennysharretts.com! Stupid cheap BUT SUPER INFORMATIVE! Please help support my channel and give yourself a wicked set of tuning skills by streaming the lesson at www.kennysharretts.com/learn-7ways-to-tune-a-black-beauty-snare-drum

[@troyjonesbmg]

You the man Kenny!!!!!!

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you, and thank you for watching. Please check out the full lesson at Kennysharretts.com to help support my channel. Also be on the lookout for an upcoming drum tuning lesson giveaway. Solid!

[@prd004.2]

Incredible sounds!

[@ehav]

Which pure sound wires are they. There are multiple types of 24 strand. I haven't found any I like yet but then in this video sounds great.

[@KennySharretts]

Thanks for the kind words. I’m pretty sure they were Custom pros.

[@edjones2199]

I just bought a black beauty a month ago no imperial lugs Small attachment I love it y’all

[@FVDaudio]

Sound fantastic !! ✨✨👏🏻👏🏻🎶🎶

[@rrrw.01]

Amazing tuning skills and explanation, as always! Couldn’t help but being captivated by that ride, which ride is that??

[@andthensome512]

Dude, that whole kit sounds great. The kick drum especially. It cracks and has a tremendous low end. I'm really wanting a Rogers kit. There's a video of David Bowie on the Johnny Carson show from like '81 where he does Life On Mars and Ashes To Ashes. The drummer is playing a Rogers kit and just has this huge, fat tom sound going.

[@KennySharretts]

Wow thank you so much for the kind words. I gotta be honest I absolutely love both my new Covington and PowerTone kits . The tone of these drums are simply insane. Thank you for watching.

[@Chiroman527]

Kenny sounds so Fantastic . I have a DW Design Series Nickel over Brass 14 X 6.5 Snare - using a Evans HD Dry batter head. But no matter what I do to the tuning , I can't get the sound you are getting. PHAT and solid with no "crackle". When I tune the batter head up hogher - I get this unpleaseant Crackle ? Perhaps I over doing the Table Top tight Reso head? Gotta Love Your Passion, Man.

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much. Man the full lesson vid snare will help you greatly, but know if you want a direct coaching experience i’m always available for online lessons . Thank you so much for watching, and commenting.

[@chitluk79]

Hello Kenny, can you scribe perfect tune of Black beauty 14x6.5 ? Botom and reso head, how tight is the best for you using tunebot Tnx a lot good man !!!!

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much for watching, and commenting. The tune-bot, and drum dial settings for all 7 tunings are included in the step by step lesson now available at www.kennysharretts.com/video-courses For only $34.99 you get a full lesson in my tuning method plus settings for every tuning ALL while helping to support my channel.

[@homerotamez4573]

YEEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!

[@thepluggy1]

Kenny! i think you need to send me this drum, just so i can test out your suggestions, just to see is it accurate at my home environment.

[@mcTOOSH1]

Kenny love your enthusiasm and playing. I hope to get a black beauty BUT the newer ones have those rubber gaskets under the lugs. Why on earth did Ludwig do this? This obviously takes away that classic tone. So when I get mine I’ll take off the rubber gaskets which my friend did. That HD dru head sounds great! Keep it up Kenny 🥁🥁🥁🤘

[@KennySharretts]

Thank you so much for the kind words my friend. I can understand wanting the full tone. I think it was done to A. Keep the lug casings from cutting into the shell B. To help control a bit of the ring that comes from the lug casings/tension springs. BITD it was common for drummers to stuff their Ludwig Casings with cotton to kill spring rattle/ring, and dampen the open space in the casing. I actually felt lined my lugs, and put a felt gasket under the tension casings. Best thing I’ve EVER done for this drum. Tightened the tone up “just a touch” , and now engineers in studios/live FLIP over this drum. Thank you so much for watching, and commenting.

[@mcTOOSH1]

Cheers Kenny …. 🥁🥁❤️

[@roybeckerman9253]

Maybe a SUPRAPHONIC next. ?

[@KennySharretts]

I’ll have to get my hands on one.

[@aaroncorporalarruda8981]

Fuckin love this guy!

[@KennySharretts]

Broooo thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching. If you would like to help support my channel , please stream the full lesson for this snare drum at www.kennysharretts.com/video-courses Or use the code DRUMLOVE 15 for $15 off of Lesson Pack 2. Support my channel, and get a wicked set of tuning skills??? Wins!!!! 🙏🤣🤣🤣

[@Shane988]

OH shit!

[@jimmysmat7658]

Might be my new favorite guy, and his last name is sharts. #1

[@KennySharretts]

Fiiiiiinally!! Finally someone said it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I made it all the way through HS and college. No one said a word. Post college my roommate hinted at it with an I instead of an A. I have been sweating a run on this pun since Phillip Seymour Hoffman had that hilarious moment. Today sir you are the winner winner chicken dinner. Glad you like the content as well. Thank you so much for watching, and as I’m telling everyone, please note that Super Thanks is now available on my vids to help support my channel. 🙏🙏🙏

[@kiddynamite3931]

What Y'all think?

[@KennySharretts]

I thinks it’s got a great beat you can dance to. 10 out of 10!!!

[@wilkinsnl]

When mine is out of tune it makes the worst harmonic wang sound.

[@KennySharretts]

The whangy sound happens. Which is why I made this s video, and the full step by step lesson available to steam at www.kennysharretts.com/video-courses Streaming gives you a wicked set of tuning skills, and helps to support my work. Thank you for watching, and commenting.