Detail 01
1mm copper shell
Provides the warm, clean, balanced sound and sensitivity described for this model.
Product detailSKU #1500000484300
Franklin Drum CompanyBrushed Copper Snare Drum - 14 x 8 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 14 x 8-inch Brushed Copper snare combines a 1mm copper shell with a flanged bearing edge and integrated snare bed. Franklin describes its voice as warm, clean, and balanced, with sensitivity, articulation, and controlled sustain over a wide tuning range. The deeper configuration is paired with eight centered beavertail lugs, triple-flange hoops, an Inde throw-off, 25-strand metal wires, and Remo heads—hardware chosen for reliable studio, stage, and practice-room performance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio, stage, and practice-room playing that calls for a warm copper snare with articulate response.
- Drummers using low tunings for fat vintage-inspired sounds or higher tunings for added cut and projection.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Flanged bearing edge with snare bed
Helps head seating and snare-wire response remain clear across its tuning range.
Detail 03
25-strand German metal snare wires
Delivers crisp sensitivity and articulate response.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This SKU is the 14 x 8-inch configuration; a 14 x 6.5-inch version is also available.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What shell material does this snare use?
It uses a 1mm copper shell with a brushed copper finish.
02What size is this model?
This SKU is 14 x 8 inches.
03Which heads are fitted?
It has a Franklin Remo Ambassador Vintage Coated batter head and Remo Ambassador Snare Side Hazy resonant head.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
7 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Orange
- Snare Side Head
- Remo Ambassador Snare Side Hazy
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Shell Material
- Copper
- Body Finish
- Brushed copper
- Shell Thickness
- 1mm
- Finish
- Brushed copper
12 detailsOther
- Lug Style
- Centered beavertail lugs
- Lug Count
- 8
- Available Sizes
- 14x6.5 inch, 14x8 inch
- Guitar Center Exclusive
- Yes
- Hoops
- 2.3mm triple-flange
- Snare Wires
- 25-strand German metal snares
- Batter Head
- Franklin Remo Ambassador Vintage Coated
- Throw Off
- Inde throw
- Badges
- Chrome Franklin script badges
- Bearing Edge
- Flanged with snare bed
- Product Type
- Snare drum
- Model
- FDC-BC
