Premier Artist 14" x 8" Stainless Steel Snare Drum

Full Description

Cut through loud mixes

The stainless steel shell gives this snare the bright, cutting tone needed to remain clearly defined in loud playing environments. Its strong attack and powerful projection help backbeats push through heavy guitar amplification, making the drum particularly suited to rock, metal, and punk. The lively character of the steel shell also provides plenty of presence when you need the snare to become a leading voice within your kit. Whether you're playing hard-hitting grooves or pronounced accents, its combination of volume, articulation, and metallic attack gives you the impact needed for heavier musical settings.

Bring extra weight to your backbeat

At 14” x 8”, this snare has the depth to provide a full-bodied fundamental pitch alongside its bright stainless steel attack. The deeper shell produces high volume and projection, adding the weight and authority needed for hard-hitting drum parts. That combination gives you a deep tonal foundation without losing the sharp, cutting metallic character that helps each strike stand apart. It's particularly useful when you need your primary snare to command attention within the kit, combining the body of its 8” depth with the projection required for loud live environments.

Keep quieter details responsive

Power doesn't mean giving up sensitivity. The 1mm shell provides a responsive playing feel that can pick up ghost notes, lighter strokes, and changes in dynamics while retaining the strength needed when you play harder. Hand-selected 42-strand steel snare wires further balance articulation, sensitivity, and shell resonance, helping detailed playing remain expressive alongside heavier backbeats. This gives the snare scope beyond outright volume, letting you introduce quieter details and dynamic changes without moving away from its powerful overall character. A coated batter head and clear resonant head complete the setup.

Add openness to the powerful shell

The 1.5mm triple-flange steel hoops provide a slightly more open and resonant response than thicker hoops, complementing the lively character of the stainless steel shell. Eight low-mass lugs provide the shell hardware, while a Premier snare strainer completes the mechanism. Chrome hardware accompanies the stainless steel shell finish, creating a clean, timeless appearance designed to complement a wide range of drum kit finishes. Together, the deep shell, resonant hoops, and responsive snare setup provide the volume and presence required for heavier playing while maintaining articulation and sensitivity.

Features & Benefits

• Stainless Steel Shell Construction – delivers a bright, cutting tone with powerful projection, strong attack and a responsive, lively character.
• 1mm Shell Thickness – provides a responsive playing feel with sensitivity to ghost notes, lighter playing and dynamic changes, while retaining the power needed for harder playing.
• 14” x 8” Deep Size – delivers high volume and projection, with a deep, full-bodied fundamental pitch and a sharp, cutting metallic attack.
• 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.
• Stainless Steel Finish – provides a clean, timeless aesthetic that complements a wide range of drum kit finishes.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Premier Drums
• Size: 14’’ x 8’’
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Thickness: 1mm
• Hoop: 1.5mm Triple-Flanged
• Lugs: Low Mass 8 (16)
• Snare Strainer: Premier
• Snare Wire: 42-Strand Steel Wire
• Shell Badge: P Badge
• Batter Head: Coated
• Resonant Head: Clear
• Hardware: Chrome
• Shell Finish: Stainless Steel
• Product Code: PAS1408SSTS

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