Sparedrum Shb14065 14" X 6.5" Hammered Brass Shell Snare Drum
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Essential Information About the Hammered Brass Snare Drum Shell
Essential Information About the Hammered Brass Snare Drum Shell
- Hammered Brass: premium look and rich sound response, with a crisp attack and excellent projection.
- 1.3 mm Thickness: an excellent compromise between rigidity, openness, and power.
- 45-degree Bevel: facilitates precise tensioning of the drumheads and enhances harmonic clarity.
- Unpierced Shell: ideal for a custom project (holes need to be drilled for the lugs, throw-off, butt plate, and vent).
Manufacturer Information
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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) |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Sparedrum SHB14065 shell delivered pre-drilled?
The 1.3 mm hammered brass shell is delivered un-drilled. The holes for the lugs, throw-off, butt plate, and vent need to be made according to the chosen hardware.
What sound does a hammered brass snare drum shell produce?
Brass provides a lively response, controlled brightness, and a solid low-midrange. The hammering adds a more textured tone and helps control sustain.
Which template should be used to drill this snare drum shell?
A LO16 or LO26 template can be used to accurately position the future drill holes.
Does the shell have a snare bed and what is its bevel angle?
A snare bed is already present for mounting the snare wires. The bevels are cut at a 45-degree angle.
For which music styles is a 14 x 6.5 inch brass shell suitable?
This 6.5-inch depth and hammered brass shell are suited for setups that require projection and articulation. It is recommended for rock, pop, funk, metal, and gospel. In the studio, the timbre can be refined by the choice of heads and snare wires.
