Noble & Cooley 6x14 Special Edition Solid Shell Classic Sassafras Snare Drum Honey Maple Satin

For your supreme viewing pleasure is this gorgeous brand new Noble & Cooley 6x14 Special Edition Solid Shell Classic Sassafras snare drum. This very limited offering is one of only 24 made. It features a 1/4" steam bent sassafras shell with single ply maple reinforcement hoops and 45-degree bearing edges. It is outfitted with all brass 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 beautiful Honey Maple satin finish and blackened grain cerused finish, and Special Edition Noble & Cooley badge. A truly incredible snare that sounds as good as it looks. Enjoy!

From Noble & Cooley:

The sound of the Sassafras SS Classic blends characteristics of both our Ash and Tulip - a dry, warm, and balanced tone that remains versatile across various tuning ranges, offering a pleasing ring even at higher tunings. The wood grain resembles that of oak or ash and smells incredible with a slight root beer scent.

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 sassafras 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.