Sparedrum Shb1405 14" X 5" Hammered Brass Shell Snare Drum

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

Brass is a classic choice for snare drums, appreciated for decades for its balance of brightness, presence, and musicality. In its hammered version, the shell gains aesthetic character and better control of harmonics, making it an excellent foundation for a personalized snare drum, suitable for both stage and studio use.

Who This Drum/Shell Is For

This shell is intended for drummers and technicians who wish to assemble a custom snare drum, from intermediate to expert level, as well as workshops and custom enthusiasts. Versatile, it is particularly suited to styles requiring projection and articulation: rock, pop, funk, metal, gospel, as well as studio contexts where a precise and easily mixable tone is sought.

Features and New Developments

Designed for custom assembly, this shell is delivered unpierced: holes for the lugs, throw-off, butt plate, and vent must be drilled according to your hardware. To facilitate the positioning of future drillings, you can use a LO16 or LO26 template to ensure clean alignment and optimal compatibility with your setup.

Sound Characteristics

Brass is known for its lively response, controlled brightness, and ability to "cut through" a band while maintaining a solid low-mid range. The hammering adds complexity to the timbre and limits overly linear resonances: the result is a more textured sound, with a clear attack, controlled sustain, and excellent sensitivity to dynamics depending on the choice of drumheads and tuning.

Technical specifications

Type	snare drum shell	Snare bed	yes
Material	hammered brass	Unpierced shell	yes
Thickness	1.3 mm	Holes to be drilled	lugs, throw-off, butt plate, vent
Bevel	45 degrees	Positioning aid	LO16 or LO26 template (to correctly place future drill holes)