DS Drum 14"x6" Seamless Brass Snare
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DS Drum
14"x6" Seamless Brass Snare
Product Info
Article Number:
569374
Brand:
DS Drum
Model:
14"x6" Seamless Brass Snare
Category:
14" Brass Snare Drums
Price:
$933.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This DS Drum snare is a real contender for players seeking a vintage-inspired brass sound without the vintage price tag. The seamless shell provides a bright, articulate tone that cuts through a mix, making it ideal for jazz, funk, and studio work. The hardware is solid and well-executed, offering a premium feel at a competitive price point.
Product Description
- DS Drum 14"x6" Seamless Brass Snare
- Snare Drum
- Size: 14" x 6"
- Shell: 1.3 mm copper
- 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 strainer: BE01CR type and SR01CR type
- Top head: Remo USA Ambassador Coated
- Bottom head: Remo USA Ambassador Snare
PROS
- • Seamless brass shell delivers focused, resonant tone with exceptional sustain
- • DS High-Tension lugs offer secure tuning and vibration transfer
- • 2.3mm steel hoops provide robust response and controlled overtones
- • Remo Ambassador heads offer a versatile, balanced sound profile
CONS
- • Seamless construction may be slightly more prone to dents than seamed drums
- • The 1.3mm shell thickness, while contributing to resonance, isn't as robust as thicker options
- • The included snare wires, while decent, might be an upgrade point for serious players
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Key Features
Size
14" x 6"
Shell Material
Seamless Brass
Shell Thickness
1.3 mm
Hoops
2.3 mm 10-hole Steel (Flanged)
Strainer
BE01CR / SR01CR type
Weight
Approximately 13 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Seamless construction generally promotes more even vibration and a longer sustain, creating a more ringing, open tone compared to a seamed drum's slightly more controlled response.
Absolutely. The snare wires are a standard size and easily swapped out for different tensions, sounds, or materials to customize the snare’s character.
While not as thick as some competition, the seamless brass construction provides good rigidity, but handle with care to avoid dents during transport and heavy use.
