HHG Drums 14x4 Handmade Bell Brass Snare 2022 Satin Lacquer

At HHG we started making our own metal shells about 5 years and haven't looked back. This is the latest expression of that- a classic 2mm thick bell brass in a crispy 14x4 size.

The shell itself is the real centerpiece of this drum. Made from raw 2.4 mm bell brass plate- the metal is rolled, welded, seam blended, hand drilled, bearing edges polished, and proprietary snare beds cut- all by hand in our shop in Pennsylvania. After all that we apply a coat of satin lacquer inside and outside to protect the metal from oxidation and fingerprints.

This thickness of brass is perfect for drums, much thicker than your average foreign made, paper thin, spun snare shell. It allows the instrument to be incredibly mechanically strong, but still sound amazing. Not only that but the rolling and welding technique we use makes for a shell that has just the right amount of temper and tension in it to really breathe life into every note that is played on it.

We finish off the decadent shell with nothing but the best hardware. Our signature HHG Single Point lugs, diecast butt plate, diecast airvent, diecast bronze badge, rock-solid 2.3mm triple flange hoops, cast vintage-style strainer, and puresound snare wires.

This drum will be custom built from scratch for you upon ordering. This allows the opportunity to customize the drum if you're interested- we can change the finish on the shell (we've been dying to apply vintage patina to the brass, maybe you can ve the first?) We can also outfit it with gold, black nickel, bronze, or even powdercoated hardware.  Some of these options can affect the price.

Treat yourself to a handmade, solid bell brass snare that will occupy the center of your sound for years to come!