Premier Artist 14" x 5.5" Brass Snare Drum, Brushed Brass

Full Description

Warm brass tone with sharp projection

The 1.2mm brass shell gives you a warm, full-bodied tonal foundation with rich overtones, alongside the bright projection needed for clear definition. Rim shots have a sharp, cutting character that helps accents stand out clearly within a mix. This combination of warmth and projection gives the snare an adaptable voice that can suit a wide variety of musical settings. Whether your playing calls for richer resonance or a more pronounced attack, the brass construction provides both characteristics within one shell, making it well suited to use as a versatile primary snare.

Shape your sound through tuning

A wide tuning range gives you plenty of scope to adjust the snare around your playing style. The 14” x 5.5” dimensions provide a balanced response, maintaining clarity and definition at both high, tight tunings and lower, deeper settings. Its 1.2mm shell thickness balances warmth, bright projection, and high sensitivity, helping the drum retain its expressive character as you change tuning. This flexibility makes it useful across Rock, Jazz, Gospel, Pop, Funk, and more, allowing you to shape its sound around different musical settings and performance requirements.

Responsive to expressive playing

Sensitivity is an important part of this snare's character, helping detailed playing translate clearly through the drum. Its brass shell and 1.2mm thickness provide a responsive tonal foundation, while the snare wires balance articulation, sensitivity, and shell resonance. This allows the character of the brass shell to come through alongside the snare response, giving you definition across different playing dynamics. A coated batter head and clear resonant head complete the setup, providing a versatile configuration for a primary snare designed to handle different playing styles and musical situations.

Open resonance with classic looks

The 1.5mm triple-flange steel hoops provide a slightly more open and resonant sound than thicker hoops, complementing the rich overtones and warm character of the brass shell. Eight low-mass lugs provide the shell hardware, with a Premier snare strainer completing the mechanism. The brushed brass shell finish gives the drum a timeless appearance that can complement a wide range of kit finishes, while chrome hardware provides a contrasting finishing touch. Together, its versatile dimensions, resonant hardware, and distinctive brass construction make it an adaptable choice for your main snare position.

Features & Benefits

• Brass Shell Construction – delivers a warm, full-bodied tone with rich overtones, while providing a sharp, cutting rim shot that stands out clearly in a mix.
• 1.2mm Shell Thickness – strikes the ideal balance between warmth, bright projection, and high sensitivity, offering a versatile tonal response across a wide range of tunings.
• 14” x 5.5” Size – allows for balanced response and a wide tuning range, making it a perfect choice for across all styles
• Hand-Selected 42-Strand Snare Wires – provide an ideal balance of articulation, sensitivity, and shell resonance for a responsive, expressive snare response.
• 1.5mm Triple-Flange Hoops – offer a slightly less focused, more open, and resonant sound compared to thicker hoops.
• Brushed Brass Finish – for a timeless look that visually complements any kit finish.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Premier Drums
• Size: 14” x 5.5’’
• Material: Brass
• Thickness: 1.2mm
• Hoop: 1.5mm Triple-Flanged
• Lugs: Low Mass 8 (16)
• Snare Strainer: Premier
• Snare Wire: 24-Strand Steel Wire
• Shell Badge: P Badge
• Batter Head: Coated
• Resonant Head: Clear
• Hardware: Chrome
• Shell Finish: Brushed Brass
• Product Code: PABR1455SBRS

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