Sparedrum SBB14065ST - 14"X6.5" Black Nickel-Plated Brass Shell (brass) - Snare Drum

Name: SBB14065ST - 14"X6.5" Black Nickel-Plated Brass Shell (brass) - Snare Drum
Brand: Sparedrum
SKU: 374463
Price: 235.00 EUR
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ID : 374463

EAN : 3701070024428

What you need to know

Brass Shell : crisp attack, high projection, and strong presence in the mix
Black Nickel Finish : modern look and enhanced protection
45-degree Bearing Edge : quick response and precise tuning
Unpierced Shell : ideal for custom projects (lugs, trigger, vent to be positioned according to your hardware)

SBB14065ST - 14"X6.5" Black Nickel-Plated Brass Shell (brass) - Snare Drum

235,00 €VAT incl.

0,90 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

This shell is part of the great tradition of metal snare drums, highly valued for their power and definition. Offered here in an unpierced version, it primarily targets assemblers, technicians, and drummers who want to design a personalized instrument, from the choice of lugs to the trigger.

Who This Drum/Shell Is For

This snare drum shell is aimed at intermediate to expert drummers, workshops, and DIY enthusiasts who want to build a unique snare drum. It is particularly suitable for styles requiring cut and impact: rock, metal, punk, modern pop, energetic funk, as well as live situations where the snare must remain clear and audible.

Features and Innovations

With a 1.3 mm thickness, this shell offers an excellent balance between rigidity and sensitivity. The snare bed is already present to optimize the timbre's foundation and improve the response of ghost notes. Since the shell is unpierced, the holes for lugs, trigger, butt plate, and vent remain to be drilled: a perfect choice to customize the ergonomics, spacing, and type of hardware according to your specifications. For precise placement, you can use a drilling template such as LO16 or LO26.

Sound Characteristics

Brass is renowned for its balance between brightness and body: the attack is clear, the sustain well present, and the projection naturally high. On a finished snare drum, this type of shell promotes an articulate sound, with a nice "crack" on rimshots, while retaining warmth in the low end depending on the choice of heads and tuning.

The presence of a snare bed helps achieve a responsive and consistent timbre, with more controlled vibration and cleaner response at low dynamics, enhancing precision in both light playing and accented hits.

Technical specifications

Material	brass	Snare bed	yes
Finish	black nickel-plated	Unpierced shell	yes
Thickness	1.3 mm	Holes to be drilled	lugs, trigger, butt plate, vent
Bearing Edge	45 degrees	Recommended templates for positioning	LO16 or LO26

Questions frequently asked

Is the Sparedrum SBB14065ST shell pre-drilled?

The shell is delivered un-drilled, without holes for lugs, the trigger, the butt plate, or the vent hole. The positioning of these fittings is therefore fully customizable.

What sound can be expected from a 1.3 mm brass snare shell?

Brass promotes a sharp attack, a present sustain, and high projection. The 1.3 mm thickness provides rigidity and sensitivity to the shell. A snare built on this base can retain some low-end warmth depending on the heads and tuning selected.

Which drill template should be used to drill this snare shell?

An LO16 or LO26 drilling template is recommended to position the lug holes.

Does the shell have a snare bed?

A snare bed is already present to enhance the snare wires' seating. This configuration contributes to a more balanced response, including at low dynamics.