The Noble & Cooley 14x6 Special Edition Solid Shell Classic Ambrosia Maple Snare Drum (FGSEAMS1460NS) features a handcrafted, solid 1/4" ambrosia maple shell with solid maple reinforcement hoops, 45-degree bearing edges, 10 chrome over brass Nodal Point Tube Lugs, die-cast hoops, chrome over brass N&C throw-off and butt plate, 20-strand Cam-Action snare wires, Remo Coated Ambassador batter drumhead, Remo Hazy Ambassador snare side drumhead, natural satin finish, chrome hardware, and Special Edition Noble & Cooley badge. N&C Antique Copper Drum Key Included. Limited Edition Snare Drum - Only 20 Total Snare Drums Made in Various Sizes.
Noble & Cooley Solid Ambrosia Maple: Ambrosia Maple, also known as "wormy maple", is a sought-after type of maple wood that features distintive streaks and holes caused by Ambrosia beetles. This unique and fascinating look results when beetles bore into the wood, leaving behind tunnels and attractive color patterns without compromising the structural integrity of the wood.
Noble & Cooley Solid Shell Classic: Striking a perfect combination of elegance and resonance, Noble & Cooley Solid Shell Classic snare drums are a tried-and-true go-to for artists everywhere. As Noble & Cooley’s first product in the professional drum arena, the SS Classic solidified their 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. To make each drum shell, a single plank of 1/4" solid domestic hardwood is hand-picked for grain consistency and run through a steam bending process dating back to the Civil War. These single ply shells vibrate more freely than the multi-ply shells commonly used, giving the SS classic its warmth and legendary bite.
Noble & Cooley Nodal Point Lug Mounting: By placing the lug post at the nodal point of the shell’s natural wavelength, they 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.
Noble & Cooley Snare System: Their 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 drumhead. These vibrate beautifully at medium and loose tensions, and can be tuned up or down as needed. Their brass throw-off is smooth and simple, allowing the snare wires to be engaged or disengaged easily.
Noble & Cooley 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 tune-ability. Their snare edges are lathed to create maximum resonance and projection. True to 1/10,000th of an inch, N&C artfully customized drums have hand cut bearing edges that are checked twice on a machinist's grade granite flat, ensuring consistent pitch.
