Noble and Cooley 14x5 Solid Shell Walnut Snare - Trans Red Gloss (Brass HW / Black Hoops)

The Industry Legend

Striking a perfect combination of elegance and resonance, our SS Classic snare drum is a tried and true go-to for artists everywhere. As Noble & Cooley’s first product in the professional drum arena, the SS Classic solidified our 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.

SOLID SHELL
1/4" solid rock maple (or other domestic hardwood) is hand-picked for grain consistency and run through a steam bending process dating back to the Civil War. Our single ply shells vibrate more freely than the multi-ply shells commonly used, giving our SS classic its warmth and legendary bite.

SNARE SYSTEM
Our 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. These vibrate beautifully at medium and loose tensions, and can be tuned up or down as needed. Our brass throw-off is smooth and simple, allowing the snare wires to be engaged or disengaged easily.

NODAL POINT LUG MOUNTING
Nodal Point technology is Noble & Cooley’s very own patent. By placing the lug post at the nodal point of the shell’s natural wavelength, we 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.

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 tunability. Our edges are lathed to create maximum resonance and projection. True to 1/10,000th of an inch, our artfully customized drums have hand cut bearing edges that are checked twice on a machinist's grade granite flat, ensuring consistent pitch.

CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
SIZE
Standard sizes for Solid Shell Classics are 13” or 14” diameter, available in depths of 3.875”, 5”, 6”, 7” or 8”. We can customize beyond these standard options. Contact us to find out how.

FINISH
Our Solid Shell Classics are available in all our standard and custom color options.

HARDWARE
Solid Shell snare drums come standard with our single nodal point brass tube hardware with hex lug. Chrome or black plated tube hardware is available as an upgrade.

RIMS
All snare drums come standard with triple flanged rims in either chrome or black. Brass hoops, Die cast hoops, and wood hoops available as an upgrade.

N&C BRAND
All Solid Shell snare drums come standard with our “Music Division” brass badge. A wood burn logo can be substituted for the badge on drums with natural or transparent finishes at no charge. Reveal and painted logos are available on opaque drums as an upgrade.

• Elegant trans red gloss finish enhances style
• Solid shell walnut drum for rich, warm tones
• Steam-bent construction for superior resonance
• Patented Cam Action snare wires for precision
• Nodal point lug mounting for pure shell vibration
• Hand-cut bearing edges for maximum resonance