Noble & Cooley 7x14 solid shell Snare

Noble & Cooley from 1986! Nodal mounts in the middle of snare instead of the bottom like most N&C snares. You will not find another 7x14 Black Noble and Cooley snare like this on the internet. De Cast Rims! 7x14 solid shell Snare in great condition.The gold lugs have a bit of pitting ,however that's the only issue. he Noble & Cooley 14x7 Solid Shell Classic Maple Snare Drum (FGSSM147BGFC) features a 1/4" solid rock maple shell with solid rock maple reinforcement hoops, hand-cut 45 degree bearing edges. Noble & Cooley’s first product in the professional drum arena, the SS Classic solidified their reputation as the leading manufacturer and original maker of The World’s Best Drums. These snare drums were the first steam-bent, solid shell drums of the modern era. They have been used on countless recordings since their introduction in the early 1980s and continue to be the instruments of choice by professional players today. Noble & Cooley Snare System: Their snare system includes the snares, the throw-off, and the snare beds, and comes with Noble & Cooley patented Cam Action snare wires designed to allow tight tension without choking the bottom drum head. These vibrate beautifully at medium and loose tensions, and can be tuned up or down as needed. Our brass throw-off is smooth and simple, allowing the snare wires to be engaged or disengaged easily. Noble & Cooley Bearing Edge: The bearing edge is the point of contact between the shell and the drum head. The accuracy of this bearing edge determines the drums tone and tun-ability. Their snare edges are lathed to create maximum resonance and projection. True to 1/10,000th of an inch, our artfully customized drums have hand cut bearing edges that are checked twice on a machinist's grade granite flat, ensuring consistent pitch