DS Drum 14"x6" Seamless Aluminium

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DS Drum 14"x6" Seamless Aluminium

DS Drum

14"x6" Seamless Aluminium

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 569370
Brand: DS Drum
Model: 14"x6" Seamless Aluminium
Price: $647.90

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This DS Drum aluminum snare is a serious contender for players seeking a bright, cutting sound. The seamless construction really focuses the resonance, making it ideal for funk, jazz, or any style where you want a sharp, defined backbeat. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers a unique character and a noticeable upgrade from entry-level options.

Product Description

  • DS Drum 14"x6" Seamless Aluminium
  • Snare Drum
  • Size: 14" x 6
  • Shell: 2.2 mm aluminium
  • seamless
  • Chrome hardware
  • 2.3 mm 10-hole steel hoops
  • flanged inwards
  • 45° Bearing edge
  • DS high-tention lug (one-piece) with internal lug lock mechanism
  • Snare wires: Ds SE1422
  • Snare lifts: BE01CR type and SR01CR type
  • Top head: Remo USA Ambassador Coated
  • Bottom head: Remo USA Ambassador Snare
PROS
  • • Seamless aluminum shell provides crisp, dry, and resonant tones.
  • • High-tension lugs offer precise tuning and rock-solid stability.
  • • 2.3mm steel hoops enhance projection and durability.
  • • DS SE1422 snare wires deliver a controlled, articulate response.
CONS
  • • Aluminum shells can be unforgiving; less forgiving of poor technique.
  • • The weight will be noticeable compared to wood or thinner snares.
  • • Limited tonal versatility; excels in certain genres, less so in others.

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Key Features

Size 14" x 6"
Shell Material Seamless Aluminum
Shell Thickness 2.2 mm
Hoops 2.3 mm 10-hole Steel (Flanged)
Strainer Chrome
Weight 6.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aluminum is significantly drier and more resonant than maple; it lacks the warmth and sustain, but offers incredible clarity and attack.
Yes, the one-piece lug design with the internal lock provides excellent stability, allowing for precise and consistent tuning, minimizing unwanted vibrations.
This snare shines in genres like funk, jazz, and R&B where a crisp, articulate backbeat is essential; it's not the best choice for heavier rock or metal.

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