Zildjian/Noble and Cooley 6.5x 14 Brass Snare Drum Vintage 1989 Rare All Orig. Very rare classic snare was produced as a joint project between two of the worlds oldest and most respected manufacturers of percussion instruments, Zildjian (1623) and Noble & Cooley (1854). Basically, its a drum made from Zildjians brass cymbal alloy, cast to a design by Noble & Cooley, and featuring their hardware. These were only in production for about two years beginning in 1989, and were limited to about 300 drums. Production was difficult because of problems with the brass shell casting, and a number of these ended up being scrapped after developing cracks and other defects, increasing the scarcity of an already much sought-after drum. Why all the fuss? These drums have the amazing tone youd expect from the legendary makers and the top-flight materials that went into them. They are often rated among the all-time best studio instruments among drummers, sound engineers, and vintage gear enthusiasts. This particular example was manufactured in 1989, and is marked with serial no. Ive had it since the early 1990s, and used it for home recording projects exclusively back in the mid-to-late 90s. Since then, it’s spent almost its entire life stored safely away in its original cardboard box. This drum is entirely original! Even the heads have not been changed since I acquired it over 25 years ago. Apart from some light scuffs and minor oxidation on the finish of some of the hardware (and marks to the Remo Weather King head that can be seen in the photos), this drum is in outstanding condition, with all parts working perfectly. See last three photos. As I said, it has mostly been stored away in a climate controlled environment for the last 25 years. Considering its rarity, youd be hard put to find one in better condition. Please feel free to ask questions about this item. More info on these drums is available here. _gsrx_vers_856 GS 7.0.20 (856). The item “Zildjian/Noble and Cooley 6.5x 14 Brass Snare Drum Vintage 1989 Rare All Orig” is in sale since Sunday, December 8, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Drums\Snare Drums”. The seller is “tyndalecat” and is located in Brooklyn, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Philippines, Cayman islands.
- Size: 6.5 inch
- Model: Zildjian Snare
- Modified Item: No
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- With Bag: No
- Custom Bundle: No
- Material: Brass
- Brand: Noble & Cooley
- Type: Kit Snare
