Ludwig Black Beauty 14 x 6.5 LB415 - B Stock (LB415B) 8 Lug model! B stock snares from Ludwig are fantastic drums. The B stock only refers to cosmetic flaws in the plating. Ludwig opt to build these drums out as if they were new as to not junk the otherwise perfect shells.  B stock drums generally have a cut Blue Olive badge on the 5" depth snare.  Drum features exactly the same as buying a new non B-stock drum. 

Ludwig 6.5x14 Black Beauty B Stock (LB417B) Ludwig brand new snare. B stock are factory seconds that usually have a flaw in the finish of some sort but often very difficult to find. Often B stock drums have a cut Blue/Olive badge to signify this. This run of drums have a full un-cut Blue/Olive badge. This is a great looking drum and a classic sound that every drummer is looking for. Photo is of a typical B stock LB417B. We sell these new in boxes but open and inspect prior to shipping. 

Ludwig Supraphonic LM400 B stock   Photo is of a typical example of B-Stock not actual drum. Classic drum used on thousands of hits! 10 lug Lud-Alloy shell with highly polished chrome finish. P88 throw off. Must have snare drum. B-Stock drums are mechanically sound drums with minor finish imperfections. B-Stock drums are designated by the classic Blue/Olive badge with the serial number strip cut off

Ludwig Black Beauty 14x5 LB416 - B Stock (LB416B) B stock snares from Ludwig are fantastic drums. The B stock only refers to cosmetic flaws in the plating. Ludwig opt to build these drums out as if they were new as to not junk the otherwise perfect shells.  B stock drums generally have a cut Blue Olive badge on the 5" depth snare.  Drum features exactly the same as buying a new non B-stock drum.