Noble & Cooley 6x14 Special Edition Solid Shell Classic Hickory Snare Drum Natural Satin

For your supreme viewing pleasure is this extremely limited (no others listed at time of this writing) gorgeous brand new Noble & Cooley 6x14 Special Edition Classic Hickory snare drum. It features a solid (single ply) 1/4" steam bent hickory shell with single ply maple reinforcement hoops and 45-degree bearing edges. It's outfitted with all chrome hardware including 10 double-ended brass Nodal Point Tube Lugs, 2.3mm triple-flanged hoops, tension rods, N&C throw-off and butt plate, as well as their patented 20-strand Cam-Action snare wires, Remo Coated Ambassador batter head, and Remo Hazy Ambassador snare head. The shell has a natural satin finish, and Special Edition Noble & Cooley badge. A truly incredible heirloom quality snare that sounds as good as it looks. Enjoy! 

From Noble & Cooley:

The sound of the SS Hickory Snare blends characteristics of both Maple and Oak – great mid-range with a nice sustain, and a crack that works especially well at medium and high tunings. Hickory wood is renowned for its strength and durability, making it a popular choice for sports equipment, tool handles, and drumsticks. Its straight, uniform grain also makes it ideal for furniture, cabinetry, and flooring.

Striking a perfect combination of elegance and resonance, our SS Classic snare drum is a tried and true go-to for artists everywhere. As Noble & Cooley’s first product in the professional drum arena, the SS Classic solidified our reputation as the leading manufacturer and original maker of The World’s Best Drums. These snare drums were the first steam-bent, solid shell drums of the modern era. They have been used on countless recordings since their introduction in the early 1980s and continue to be the instruments of choice by professional players today.

Solid Shell: 1/4" solid hickory is hand-picked for grain consistency and run through a steam bending process dating back to the Civil War. Our single ply shells vibrate more freely than the multi-ply shells commonly used, giving our SS classic its warmth and legendary bite.

Nodal Point Lug Mounting: Nodal Point technology is Noble & Cooley’s very own patent. By placing the lug post at the nodal point of the shell’s natural wavelength, we ensure that the intrinsic tone-creating vibration is unaffected by the mass of the lug. Instead of all drumhead sound, the shell itself adds to the ultimate tone of the drum.

Snare System: Our snare system includes the snares, the throw-off, and the snare beds, and comes with Noble & Cooley patented Cam Action snare wires designed to allow tight tensioning without choking the bottom. These vibrate beautifully at medium and loose tensions, and can be tuned up or down as needed. Our brass throw-off is smooth and simple, allowing the snare wires to be engaged or disengaged easily.

Bearing Edge: The bearing edge is the point of contact between the shell and the drumhead. The accuracy of this bearing edge determines the drums tone and tunability. Our edges are lathed to create maximum resonance and projection. True to 1/10,000th of an inch, our artfully customized drums have hand cut bearing edges that are checked twice on a machinist's grade granite flat, ensuring consistent pitch.