Noble & Cooley actually started making drums in 1854, and right up to 1980 it was best known for making toy drums. This deal won't last long! Its the same design that they used for that amazing Zildjian / Noble and Cooley Cymbal Alloy snare that sells for about $1800! I have never bought into the argument that when buying drums, it's always sound first and the finish doesn't matter. I hope to get some videos up in the next couple of weeks after I get my camera back from a friend. Manufacturer: Noble & Cooley. Its basically 1 giant hinge and it is ridiculously smooth.
Last edited: What age and series? My next N&C snare is going to be an 6 x 14 Alloy Classic with the raw finish. Across the world and throughout time man has stretched animal skin taut drilling out rhythms that have pulsated dancehall floors, carried armies off to war, and pounded out the sound of out own beating hearts. I currently own a Noble and Cooley Horizon kit ( maple with an inner ply of African mahogany) and love these drums.
With so many awesome used drums out there (a lot of which are going for pretty decent prices), and how often I switch kits, I just can't justify it to myself. The CD line of snare drums was designed to compliment the CD Maples drum kits. The Horizon Series is the original modern hybrid shell design. Golden age of instruments, it is right now. We reserve the right to charge a restocking fee based on the return condition. Snare beds consist of a tapered 5½" dip reaching a maximum 1/8th" depth. Then again, this is a cool problem to encounter when so many drums are tame by comparison and just don't cut the mustard. We offer free shipping on most items to metro areas in ACT, NSW, VIC, and QLD. The Star featured a solid maple shell and was known for its signature short depth toms. It would be a model rather funk rock. 5x14 CD Maple, 5x14 SS Maple (again - THANK YOU, RickP! Cell Phones & Accessories.
If it tickles your pickle, go for it. What makes these kits different is the shell composition. Sign up to our news letter to find out about all the latest arrivals, special events and drum industry news! Thus they protrude higher above the batter head than usual, rather like Gretsch, but more exaggerated. It's not easy to get a controlled sound and again some perseverance is necessary to get the balance right. View Cart & Checkout. The Horizon Series were originally introduced in the 1980s and used to create the samples for Vintage Superior Drummer. Bearing edges are hand-cut and finished at 45 degrees on toms and snare, 30 degrees on the bass. This kit would be an audio engineers dream in a studio environment! Order now and get it around. I've always liked their CD Maples. Our review kit sizes are 22"x18", 16"x15", 12"x8", 10"x7½", with a 14"x6½" snare featuring optional wood hoops. Regardless, make sure that walnut really is your wood.
Please pack the product safely for the journey back to us. Next thing to experiment with is the snare release. Paiste Sound Formula Reflectors. Did you notice that the drum has 20 tension rods (ten on top head and ten on bottom) but only has 10 lugs! It is a rare company indeed that can boast of making a campaign drum for Abraham Lincoln in 1860.
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. I didn't know N&C made walnut kits. Unlike traditional cross plies, the horizontal orientation allows the shell to resonate more uniformly, like a steam bent shell. This is not your everyday kit that comes straight out of the boxes sounding like most every other kit. Next, regarding the quality / price, I paid 6000 francs mine 8 years ago and are almost impossible to find is the price of the exception! We realize that the online ordering of guitars and instruments, in general, can be a nerve-racking experience. Ironically, we find myself trying to soften the attack and quieten the tone.
On weekends our online team may not be operating. Perfumes & Fragrances. Thanks for the review Koopa, I have heard N/C snare are really incrediable snare drums. This is something we take very seriously, because it's what you deserve. They ooze smooth, round tone that is the ideal Maple drum kit sound. Well my snare drum arrived in the mail yesterday neatly and securely packed in a cardboard box with a combination of cardboard strips, air pocketed plastic, and styrofoam peanuts. Matching Snare Drums Available. Unless I find a really good deal on ebay for a different one first. These drums have just the right amount of volume, resonance and attack. Beautiful Snare Ya Got Me All Excited Again About That Zildjian Snare Again Just When I Had Talked Myself Out Of It....
This is a modern version of those old clip-on style holders that were widespread up to the 1960s. Moving on to the snare, the N&C throw-off is another rare bit of kit. Grocery & Gourmet Food. These snares are built of the same shell ply as the kits, and offer many of the same design features. This snare is available for SoundPure's Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how it sounds in your hands, shoot us an email at or call us anytime at 919. Here's a link to N&C's page on the Walnut Classic. It is our priority to provide great service along with great gear. Please contact us as soon as possible if your order was received incorrectly, damaged, or defective.
They also slope in towards the centre of the drum quite noticeably.