14" Brass Snare Drums

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DW PDP 14"x08" Concept Brass - 14" Brass Snare Drums

DW PDP 14"x08" Concept Brass

14" Brass Snare Drums

$538
DW PDP 14"x08" Concept Brass, Snare Drum, Concept Metal Series, Size: 14" x 08", Material: 1.2 mm thick brass shell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Pearl 14"x6,5" Reference One Brass - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Pearl 14"x6,5" Reference One Brass

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,759
Pearl 14"x6,5" Reference One Brass, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Reference One Series, Material: 3 mm brass shell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
DS Drum 14"x6" Seamless Brass Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

DS Drum 14"x6" Seamless Brass Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$934
DS Drum 14"x6" Seamless Brass Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6", Shell: 1.3 mm copper, seamless, Chrome hardware, 2.3...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sonor 14"x6,5" Kompressor Brass SD - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Sonor 14"x6,5" Kompressor Brass SD

14" Brass Snare Drums

$548
Sonor 14"x6.5" Kompressor Brass SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Compressor Series, 1.2 mm thick welded brass shell,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Ludwig 14"x6,5" Universal Brass Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig 14"x6,5" Universal Brass Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$578
Ludwig 14"x6.5" Universal Brass Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", "Universal" model, Shell material: Brass, P88i...
4.9 Expert Rating
Ludwig 14"x08" Universal Brass Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig 14"x08" Universal Brass Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$604
Ludwig 14"x08" Universal Brass Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 08", "Universal" model, Shell material: Brass, P88i...
4.7 Expert Rating
Pearl 14"x06" Matt Halpern Signature - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Pearl 14"x06" Matt Halpern Signature

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,271
Pearl 14"x06" Matt Halpern Signature, Snare Drum, Matt Halpern (Periphery) signature model, Size: 14" x 06", 1.5 mm...
4.5 Expert Rating
Pearl 14"x6,5" Sensitone Brass - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Pearl 14"x6,5" Sensitone Brass

14" Brass Snare Drums

$677
Pearl 14"x6.5" Sensitone Brass, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Sensitone Heritage Alloy Series, 1 mm Brass shell with...
4.5 Expert Rating
Pearl 14"x05" Sensitone Brass - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Pearl 14"x05" Sensitone Brass

14" Brass Snare Drums

$604
Pearl 14"x05" Sensitone Brass, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Sensitone Heritage Alloy Series, 1 mm Brass shell with...
4.7 Expert Rating
Ludwig 14"x6,5" Acro Brass Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig 14"x6,5" Acro Brass Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$897
Ludwig 14"x6,5" Acro Brass Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5, Model: LB654B, Seamless drawn 1 mm brass shell, Brushed...
4.8 Expert Rating
Mapex 14"x5,5" Metallion Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x5,5" Metallion Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$505
Mapex 14"x5,5" Metallion Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Black Panther Series, 1.2 mm thick brass shell, Cylinder...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x5,5" Star Reserve Brass - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Tama 14"x5,5" Star Reserve Brass

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,209
Tama 14"x5.5" Star Reserve Brass, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Star Reserve Series, TBRS1455H, 1.5 mm thick hand...
4.4 Expert Rating
Ludwig 14"x6,5" Super Ludwig COB Sn. - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig 14"x6,5" Super Ludwig COB Sn.

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,297
Ludwig 14" x 6.5" Super Ludwig COB Sn., Snare drum, Size: 14" x 6.5, Super Series, Model: Super Ludwig, Chrome-plated...
4.7 Expert Rating
Ludwig 14"x05" Super Ludwig COB Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig 14"x05" Super Ludwig COB Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,198
Ludwig 14"x05" Super Ludwig COB Snare, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 05", Super Series, Model: Super Ludwig, Chrome-plated...
4.9 Expert Rating
Ludwig 14"x05" Raw Brass Phonic - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig 14"x05" Raw Brass Phonic

14" Brass Snare Drums

$977
Ludwig 14"x05" Raw Brass Phonic, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 05", 1 mm Thick uncoated brass shell, 2.3 mm "Triple Flanged"...
4.6 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" USA Bell Brass Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" USA Bell Brass Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,704
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" USA Bell Brass Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", G4169BBR, 3 mm thick shell, Cast hoops,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Yamaha Recording Custom 14"x6,5" BR - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Yamaha Recording Custom 14"x6,5" BR

14" Brass Snare Drums

$658
Yamaha Recording Custom 14"x6,5" BR, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", New Recording Custom Series, Drum shell: 1.2 mm...
4.7 Expert Rating
Ludwig 14"x08" Universal Brass Chrome - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig 14"x08" Universal Brass Chrome

14" Brass Snare Drums

$461
Ludwig 14"x08" Universal Brass Chrome, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 08", "Universal" Model, Brass shell, Chrome-plated shell...
4.8 Expert Rating
Ludwig 14"x6,5" Universal Brass Chrom - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig 14"x6,5" Universal Brass Chrom

14" Brass Snare Drums

$468
Ludwig 14"x6.5" Universal Brass Chrom, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", "Universal" Model, Brass shell, Chrome-plated...
5 Expert Rating
DW 14"x6,5" Design Workhorse SD - 14" Brass Snare Drums

DW 14"x6,5" Design Workhorse SD

14" Brass Snare Drums

$538
DW 14"x6,5" Design Workhorse SD, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Black nickel-plated brass shell, Wall thickness: 1 mm,...
4.6 Expert Rating
DW 14"x5,5" Design Workhorse SD - 14" Brass Snare Drums

DW 14"x5,5" Design Workhorse SD

14" Brass Snare Drums

$494
DW 14"x5,5" Design Workhorse SD, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Black nickel-plated brass shell, Wall thickness: 1 mm,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sonor 14"x06" ProLite Snare Brass - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Sonor 14"x06" ProLite Snare Brass

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,099
Sonor 14"x06" ProLite Snare Brass, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 06", Chrome shell hardware, Drum shell: Brass, Shell...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Brooklyn Chrome/Brass - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Brooklyn Chrome/Brass

14" Brass Snare Drums

$802
Gretsch Drums 14"x 6.5" Brooklyn Chrome/Brass, Snare Drum, Size: 14 “x 6.5", GB4164, 10 Chrome tensioning lugs over...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama LBR1465 Sound Lab Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Tama LBR1465 Sound Lab Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$637
Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Black brass, S.L.P. Sound Lab Project Series, Model...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama PBR146 Starphonic Brass Bundle - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Tama PBR146 Starphonic Brass Bundle

14" Brass Snare Drums

$659
4.5 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Snare Chrome o. Brass - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" Snare Chrome o. Brass

14" Brass Snare Drums

$878
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Snare Chrome o. Brass, Snare Drum, "Chrome over brass" snare drum, Re-issue model of the...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama PBR146 Starphonic Brass - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Tama PBR146 Starphonic Brass

14" Brass Snare Drums

$615
Starphonic Snare Drum, Brass shell, Height: 14" x 06", Shell thickness of 1.2 mm, New...
4.7 Expert Rating
Ludwig LB416KT 14"x5" Black Beauty - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig LB416KT 14"x5" Black Beauty

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,407
Ludwig LB416KT 14"x5" Black Beauty, 14" x 5" Black Beauty Snare Drum, Hammered drum shell, Black anodized seamless...
4.8 Expert Rating
Ludwig LB416 14"x5" Black Beauty - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig LB416 14"x5" Black Beauty

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,198
Ludwig LB416 14"x5" Black Beauty, 14" Snare Drum, Black Beauty Series - The legend lives on, Size: 14" x 5", Black...
4.8 Expert Rating
Millenium 14"x5,5" Power Brass Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Millenium 14"x5,5" Power Brass Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$218
Millenium 14"x5,5" Power Brass Snare, Power Brass Snare Drum, Model: SD-137, Size: 14" x 5.5", 1.2mm Brass shell with...
5 Expert Rating
Pearl 14"x6,5" Sensitone BLK Nickel - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Pearl 14"x6,5" Sensitone BLK Nickel

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,208
Pearl 14"x6,5" Sensitone BLK Nickel, Snare Drum, Sensitone Series limited edition, Size: 14" x 6.5", Shell made of 1.0...
4.5 Expert Rating
Ludwig 14"x6,5" Super Brass Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig 14"x6,5" Super Brass Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,198
Ludwig 14" x 6.5" Super Brass Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Super series, Model: Super brass LB403, Brass shell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Hammered Brass Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x5" Hammered Brass Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$582
Gretsch Drums 14" x 5" Hammered Brass Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Full Range Series, Hammered drumshell is made...
4.7 Expert Rating
Ludwig 14"x6,5" Raw Brass Phonic - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig 14"x6,5" Raw Brass Phonic

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,018
Ludwig 14"x6,5" Raw Brass Phonic, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", 1 mm Thick uncoated brass shell, 2.3 mm "Triple...
5 Expert Rating
Ludwig LB408 14"x08" Black Beauty - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig LB408 14"x08" Black Beauty

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,458
Ludwig LB408 14"x08" Black Beauty, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 08", Black Beauty, Black anodised seamless brass drum shell,...
5 Expert Rating
Yamaha Recording Custom 14"x5,5" BR - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Yamaha Recording Custom 14"x5,5" BR

14" Brass Snare Drums

$648
Yamaha Recording Custom 14"x5,5" BR, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", New Recording Custom Series, Drum shell: 1.2 mm...
5 Expert Rating
Ludwig LB417BT 14"x6,5" Black Beauty - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig LB417BT 14"x6,5" Black Beauty

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,572
Ludwig LB417BT 14"x6,5" Black Beauty, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Material: Seamless drawn brass, Colour: Black...
4.5 Expert Rating
Ludwig LB402B Supra Phonic Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig LB402B Supra Phonic Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,165
Snare Drum, 14" x 6.5", Chrome coated smooth brass shell (seamless), Supra Phonic...
4.9 Expert Rating
Ludwig LB417T 14"x6,5" Black Beauty - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig LB417T 14"x6,5" Black Beauty

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,374
Ludwig LB417T 14"x6,5" Black Beauty, Snare Drum, Black Beauty snare drum, Black anodised seamless brass drum shell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Ludwig LB417 14"x6,5" Black Beauty - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig LB417 14"x6,5" Black Beauty

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,297
Ludwig LB417 14"x6,5" Black Beauty, 14" Snare, Black Beauty snare drum - the legend lives, Size: 14" x 6.5", Black...
4.7 Expert Rating
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Snare Chrome o. Brass - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Snare Chrome o. Brass

14" Brass Snare Drums

$878
Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Snare Chrome o. Brass, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", "Chrome-over-Brass" series, Re-issue model of...
4.6 Expert Rating
Ludwig 14"x5,5" Universal Brass Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig 14"x5,5" Universal Brass Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$615
Ludwig 14"x5.5" Universal Brass Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", "Universal" model, Shell material: Brass, P88i...
4.5 Expert Rating
Pearl 14"x05" Sensitone Duoluxe - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Pearl 14"x05" Sensitone Duoluxe

14" Brass Snare Drums

$779
Pearl 14"x05" Sensitone Duoluxe, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Sensitone Duoluxe Series, Inverted 1 mm brass shell with...
4.7 Expert Rating
Mapex 14"x6,5" Persuader Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Mapex 14"x6,5" Persuader Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$637
Mapex 14"x6.5" Persuader Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Black Panther Series, 1.2 mm thick hammered brass shell,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Ludwig 14"x5,5" Universal Brass Chrom - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig 14"x5,5" Universal Brass Chrom

14" Brass Snare Drums

$468
Ludwig 14"x5.5" Universal Brass Chrom, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", "Universal" Model, Brass shell, Chrome-plated...
4.9 Expert Rating
Ludwig LB400B Supra Phonic Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig LB400B Supra Phonic Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,099
Snare drum, Size: 14" x 05", Chrome-plated, seamless drawn, smooth brass kettle,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Ludwig LB417K 14" x 6.5" Black Beauty - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig LB417K 14" x 6.5" Black Beauty

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,429
Ludwig LB417K 14" x 6.5" Black Beauty, Snare Drum, Model: Black Beauty, Size: 14" x 6.5", Hammered drum shell, Black...
4.7 Expert Rating
Ludwig LB417KT 14"x6,5" Black Beauty - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Ludwig LB417KT 14"x6,5" Black Beauty

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,506
Ludwig LB417KT 14"x6,5" Black Beauty, 14" x 6.5" Black Beauty Snare Drum, Hammered drum shell, Black anodized seamless...
4.7 Expert Rating
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About 14" Brass Snare Drums

This category focuses on 14-inch brass snare drums, a staple in countless genres. Favored by drummers seeking a bright, resonant tone with a crisp attack, these drums offer a distinct sonic character. The brass construction contributes to projection and a complex overtone series, making them suitable for both studio and stage.

Best For
Professional drummers studio recording live performance jazz funk rock metal orchestral percussion
What to Look For
Shell thickness brass alloy (bell brass sheet brass etc.) rim type (die-cast flanged etc.) bearing edge profile strainer quality lug design overall finish

14" Brass Snare Drums — Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Brass offers a bright, cutting tone with excellent projection.
  • Typically responsive across a wide range of dynamic levels.
  • Often feature visually striking finishes and hardware.
  • Can be highly versatile, adapting to various playing styles.

CONS

  • Brass snares can sometimes lack the warmth of other materials.
  • May be more susceptible to dents and damage than other drum materials.
  • The bright tone may not be ideal for all musical contexts.
  • Can sometimes have a 'ringy' quality if not properly dampened.

Frequently Asked Questions About 14" Brass Snare Drums

Bell brass is a higher copper content alloy, resulting in a warmer, more complex tone. Sheet brass is brighter and more direct, with a more focused attack.

The bearing edge significantly impacts resonance and tone; a round edge promotes more sustain, while a sharper edge focuses the attack.

A flanged rim has a second, smaller ring attached to the main rim, which alters the drum's resonance and adds a unique tonal characteristic, often increasing sustain.

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