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Maple-and-mahogany hybrid shell
Combines crisp clarity with the darkness and warmth attributed to mahogany.
Product detailSKU #1500000466153
Noble & CooleyHorizon Series Snare Drum With Chrome Hardware 14 x 6.5 in. Honey Maple Satin Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 14 x 6.5-inch Horizon Series snare uses a maple-and-mahogany hybrid shell with horizontal plies. Its 45-degree bearing edges give the attack a sharp, focused start, while the horizontal layout is designed for even resonance. Mahogany adds darkness and warmth; together, the shell produces crisp clarity with a punchy, articulate character. The shorter decay and drier attack keep the result controlled, helping backbeats remain defined in dense mixes. It is finished in Honey Maple satin lacquer with chrome hardware and triple-flange hoops.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording work where a shorter decay and controlled attack help maintain precision.
- Live sets with complex mixes where clear, projected backbeats need to stay defined.
- Players seeking a punchy, articulate snare response with less overtone.
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.
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Horizontal ply layout
Helps the shell resonate evenly and contributes to its articulate, lower-overtone response.
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Shorter decay and drier attack
Keeps the snare sound controlled for precise recording and clear backbeats.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the Horizon shell made from?
It uses a hybrid maple-and-mahogany shell with a horizontal ply layout.
02How does it behave in a busy mix?
Its crisp clarity, focused attack, shorter decay, and reduced overtone help backbeats remain clear.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Yellow
- Material
- Chrome
- Body Finish
- Multiple finishes
- Construction
- Horizontal ply layout
- Finish
- Chrome
- Type
- Triple-flange
2 detailsSize & weight
- Depth
- Multiple options
- Diameter
- 14 inch
1 detailsOther
- Bearing Edge
- 45-degree
