Premier Artist 14" x 5.5" Steel Snare Drum, Chrome

Full Description

Cut clearly through the mix

The steel shell gives this snare a bright, articulate voice with the projection needed to remain clear within a live mix. Its 0.8mm construction delivers a cutting tone, crisp attack, and enhanced sustain, providing plenty of definition for pronounced backbeats and dynamic accents. This bright character is particularly effective at medium to high tunings, where the drum can deliver the clarity needed to stand apart from the rest of your kit. At the same time, its versatile response means you're not restricted to one style, making it a practical choice when your playing covers a range of musical settings.

Bring out the finer details

At 0.8mm thick, the steel shell is designed to provide plenty of sensitivity as well as projection. That responsive character helps ghost notes and subtle grooves speak clearly, giving you room to bring quieter details into your playing alongside stronger accents. Hand-selected 24-strand snare wires complement this response by producing a more active snare buzz while leaving space for the drum's natural tone. This balance of sensitivity and articulation helps the snare respond across different playing dynamics, making it useful when your parts move between detailed patterns, controlled grooves, and harder-hitting backbeats.

Find the tuning that suits you

The 14” x 5.5” dimensions provide a balanced response and wide tuning range, giving you flexibility when shaping the snare around different styles and playing situations. Its bright steel-shell character is particularly suited to medium and higher tunings when you want plenty of cut and definition. The versatile dimensions also make it a practical main snare for drummers who need one drum to handle different performance requirements. Combined with its crisp attack, strong projection, and sensitive response, this tuning flexibility lets you adjust the snare while retaining the clear, articulate character at the centre of its sound.

Open resonance with classic looks

The 1.5mm triple-flange steel hoops provide a slightly more open and resonant response than thicker hoops, complementing the sustain of the steel shell. Eight low-mass lugs provide the shell hardware, while a Premier snare strainer completes the mechanism. A coated batter head and clear resonant head provide the playing surfaces. The polished chrome shell finish gives the drum a timeless appearance designed to complement a wide range of kit finishes, with matching chrome hardware completing the look. Together, these features make it an adaptable primary snare with a bright, responsive tonal character.

Features & Benefits

• Steel Shell Construction – offers bright, cutting tone, powerful projection, and enhanced sustain, for a truly versatile sound.
• 0.8mm Shell Thickness – enhances the sensitivity of the snare drum, allowing it to be responsive to ghost notes and subtle grooves.
• 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 24-Strand Snare Wires – provide a more active snare buzz and space for the natural snare tone
• 1.5mm Triple-Flange Hoops – offer a slightly less focused, more open, and resonant sound compared to thicker hoops.
• Polished Chrome Finish – for a timeless look that visually complements any kit finish

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Premier Drums
• Size: 14’’ x 5.5’’
• Material: Steel
• Thickness: 0.8mm
• 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: Chrome
• Product Code: PAS1455SCHR

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