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1mm brass shell

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1mm brass shell

5.5x14" Orchestra model

specs:
- 1-piece brass shell (1mm) 
- AK standard double flanged/hollow/soldered-back bearing edges
- standard batter- + pointed resonant edge
- class. crimped type snare beds 
- NYPhil throw-off (4+8 w-w-silk snares)
- snare bridge (hoop mounted / adjustable)
- NYPhil butt plate (hoop mounted / adjustable)
- 4mm SB hoops with individual / vertically slotted snare gates
- 10 center post lugs
- brass t-rods & washers 
- Hannabach "orchestra brilliant" wire-wound silk snares
- Irish KALFO natural batter head / tucked on brass flesh hoop
- maker's name + date embossed with original 1930s vintage punch-type letters

all brass hardware finish: polished patina / raw
shell finish: polished patina / raw

Custom made for a private customer in the USA.


Modeled after Cynthia Yeh's 5.5x14" AK Orchestra model snare drum.