Detail 01
45-degree bearing edge
Promotes the snappy response described for this model.
Product detailSKU #1500000466147
Noble & CooleyAlloy Classic Snare Drum With Chrome Hardware 14 x 6 in. Black
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a poured cast-aluminum shell, this 14 x 6-inch Alloy Classic combines a dense, complex voice with a broad tuning range. Tune it high for the sharp crack associated with metal snares, or lower for added warmth and body. The 45-degree edge keeps the response quick, while 2.3 mm triple-flange hoops are designed to hold tuning through extended rehearsals and louder sets. Black powder coat and chrome-over-brass hardware give it a purposeful, durable finish.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long rehearsals and louder sets where stable tuning and a quick snare response matter.
- Players who change tuning to move between a sharp crack and fuller warmth.
- Studio or stage work requiring articulate ghost notes, rimshots, and controlled resonance.
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
2.3 mm triple-flange hoops
Help the drum remain in tune during long rehearsals and louder performances.
Detail 03
Black powder-coat finish
Provides the drum's black exterior treatment.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the Alloy Classic cover high and low tunings?
Yes. Higher tuning brings out a sharp metal-snare crack; lower tuning emphasizes warmth and body.
02What hardware does the black model use?
It has chrome-over-brass hardware.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Chrome over brass
- Color
- Black
- Body Finish
- Black powder coat
- Finish
- Chrome
- Type
- 2.3 mm triple-flange
2 detailsSize & weight
- Depth
- 4.75 inch, 6 inch
- Diameter
- 14 inch
2 detailsOther
- Bearing Edge
- 45-degree
- Texture
- Porous casting
