Sparedrum SST14065 - 14" X 6.5" STEEL BEADED SHELL - SNARE DRUM
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Sparedrum
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The steel shell is a classic of the modern snare drum: a popular choice for its durability and sharp sonic character. This unpierced version is designed for customization projects, restoration, or creating a fully configured instrument tailored to your needs.
Who This Drum/Shell Is For
This shell suits intermediate to expert drummers, workshops, and technicians looking for a reliable base for a snare drum oriented towards rock, punk, metal, funk, or amplified music. Its "ready to drill" format is ideal if you want to choose your hardware and layout.
Features and Innovations
The shell includes a central reinforcement (stiffener) to limit unwanted vibrations and increase rigidity. Drilling for lugs, trigger, throw-off, butt plate, and vent must be done; you can use a LO16 or LO26 template to precisely position the future holes.
Sound
Steel emphasizes an immediate attack, high projection, and a well-defined high register. Combined with a pronounced snare bed, it promotes a responsive timbre, precise rimshot articulation, and clear definition at low dynamics.
Technical specifications
| Material | steel |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Bevel | 45 degrees |
| Snare bed | yes |
| Central reinforcement/stiffener in the middle of the shell | yes |
| Unpierced shell | yes (drilling required for lugs, trigger, butt plate, and vent) |
| Drilling aid | LO16 or LO26 template (for hole placement) |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sparedrum SST14065 shell already drilled?
The 1.3 mm steel shell is not drilled. The holes for the lugs, throw-off, butt plate, and vent are yet to be made.
Which template should be used to drill this snare drum shell?
A LO16 or LO26 template can be used to position the future drillings. This allows the hardware layout to be defined before assembly.
What sound can be expected from a 14 x 6.5 inch steel snare drum?
Steel promotes an immediate attack and strong projection, with a present high register. The integrated snare bed supports a responsive tonal response, especially in rimshots and at low dynamics.
Does the shell have a central reinforcement?
A central reinforcement is integrated in the middle of the shell to increase its rigidity and limit unwanted vibrations.
Which styles is this steel shell suitable for?
This model suits setups oriented towards rock, punk, metal, funk, and amplified music. Its 45-degree bearing edge and snare bed allow for a precise snare drum sound after hardware and heads installation.
