We Will Beat Any Price - Guaranteed!

View Photo#440492

Years of R&D have gone into perfecting alloy type, shell dimensions, hardware and lug design, bearing edge angles, and snare bed particulars. In short, this is a snare designed to blow your mind! Built of cast aluminum with a black powdercoat, it will do anything you ask it to, from feather strokes with brushes to aggressively slapped backbeats, and do it beautifully. According to Nigel Lord, "A snare for the recording studio if ever there was one."

Noble & Cooley Alloy Classic Cast Aluminum Snare Drum Features:

  • It's the one "perfect" snare
  • Musical and expressive
  • Meticulously designed
  • Made of cast aluminum
  • Finished with black powdercoat
  • Dimensions: 4-3/4" x 14"

Order today for a snare you'll place above all others.

Noble & Cooley Alloy Classic Cast Aluminum Snare Drum

Write A Review

Average of 24 User Ratings

Overall

Overall: 9.56

Quality

Quality: 9.76

Features

Features: 9.48

Value

Value: 9.00

Customer Reviews

Overall

Overall: 9

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 9

Value

Value: 8

just wonderful
Posted by Matala671 from Guam on Oct 25, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: rock, metal, ska, jazz, dub
This is one of the great musical finds of my life. This snare cuts through anything with more warmth and clarity than almost any snare of similar size. It has a wide tuning range, with fair amount of a harmonic and musical ring. Tune medium-low and hear it punch through the chest of all around you. The die cast hoops are a musical blessing!

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

N&C ACAS Review
Posted by Dave from Mountain View, CA on Mar 18, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Fusion, Jazz, Funk
I would have to admit that: This is the best piece of equipment I ever bought besides my Sonor Double Bass Drum Giant Step pedal. Great sound projection, Nice pop with warm mellow sustain tone, excellent tuning range. If you looking for the tight nice pop there you have it or nice and loose wet funky sound, No problem there as well. Great versatile snare for different music styles!!!

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 5

A stand out
Posted by rufus4dagruv from Philadelphia, PA on Dec 3, 2007
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Professional musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Reggae, Jazz, Roots Music
An outstanding, and unique, voice for your arsenal. I got my used from the Bay for less than half of the retail price. Every gig I've played where there is a drummer in the audience, that guy or girl has approached me about the snare. A local producer even asked me after our set if I was playing an N&C, as he was in another room where he only heard the live feed. If you pay full retail price, do not expect to get a good ROI if you decide to sell. The only people searching out this snare are other pros, and we're always looking for the best deals.

Overall

Overall: 9

Quality

Quality: 9

Features

Features: 9

Value

Value: 8

the way a snare should be
Posted by Thought from Brooklyn, NY on Aug 23, 2007
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician/Engineer
Reviewer's Play Style: Hip Hop/Soul, Reggae
I was lucky enough to find this snare on clearance... I was like, N&C alloy? I'll take it. Ridiculous versatility. Great sensitivity, big big sound, fat pop, and nice crack if tuned tight. Great live and in the studio. Has a perfect sweet spot for loud articulate rim click too, big rims. Keep in mind N&C have been making snares since the 1800s. My prize possesion for sure. A little expensive, so look out for deals. You will not be let down.

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 9

Very Versatile
Posted by Andrew from Portland, OR on Feb 15, 2006
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Professional Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz, Rock, Metal
I got a deal on this drum with the intent to resell it later. Due to its extreme sensitivity I used it for some Jazz gigs. (GREAT with brushes) Played it later with my metal band and was suprised at how easily it cut through the wall of guitars and keyboards. Then, I recorded with it. It has a pop like no other. Records like a dream. The studio tried to buy it from me, but at this point, they'll have to pry it from my cold dead hands. If you find a deal on this drum, buy it without hesitation!

View more product reviews »

If you would like to write a review, please see our product review guidelines.

Noble & Cooley Alloy Classic Cast Aluminum Snare Drum

Overall: 9.56Read 24 Reviews

$799.99

MSRP: $890.00 Savings: $90.01(10%)

Finance Now for $80/mo.

Ships to Canada
Availability: Available: 11-23-2009.

Gold Coverage Protection Warranty: (What's this?)

Experience The Musician's Friend Advantage
Shop With Confidence - enjoy the protection of the Musician's Friend Advantage before and after the sale!
We'll Beat Any Price!
We'll beat any verifiable advertised price before or after the sale. Call 800-391-8762 for an unbeatable price quote.
45-Day Lowest Price Guarantee
If you find a lower advertised price within 45 days of your purchase, we'll refund the difference after verification. Some products are excluded.
45-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee & No-Hassle Return Policy
If you are not completely satisfied with any product, return it for a full refund of the product purchase price, full credit, or exchange of your choice – no hassles! Stringed instruments priced at $1999 or more have a special policy.
On-Time Delivery Guarantee
If you don't get your gear on time, shipping is free and you get 20% off your next order. Details »
Help & Support

Questions or comments? Email or call us at 800-391-8762.

This Item Ships Free!

 

Newsletter Sign-Up

Newsletter Sign-Up

  • Helpful and timely tech tips
  • Exclusive product reviews and interviews
  • Outrageous web-only deals
  • The week in review
Stay Informed
Make Connections
BizRate Customer Certified (GOLD) Site Use Bill Me Later button Use PayPal button