Premium spalted Maple Snare Drum With Free‑Floating Option

This handmade 14×6″ spalted maple stave snare drum from the Stealth Series is designed for drummers who want clarity, complexity, and striking visual character. Spalted maple is prized for its articulate attack, wide dynamic range, and rich harmonic detail, delivering a sound that is open, responsive, and full of nuance. Each shell features unique spalting patterns, making every drum a true one-of-a-kind instrument.

With a balanced blend of bright definition, focused lows, and lively overtones, this snare excels in studio sessions, live performance, and refined everyday playing.

Free‑Floating Snare Design for Maximum Resonance

With a simple hex-key adjustment, this snare converts into a free-floating snare drum, allowing the shell to resonate freely without tonal restriction from the hardware. This design brings out the full voice of spalted maple and provides:

• Clearer, more open resonance

• Enhanced harmonic complexity

• Faster, more precise tuning

• A highly sensitive and expressive snare response

The external-access tube-lug screws make adjustments fast and practical — ideal for drummers who demand control, consistency, and efficiency.

Built for Studio, Stage, and Professional Use

From delicate ghost notes to sharp, cutting rimshots, this custom spalted maple snare drum remains articulate, responsive, and musical at any dynamic level. The non-toxic French Polish finish adds a deep, high-gloss sheen while preserving the natural feel and resonance of the wood. Premium hardware and components ensure long-term reliability and a refined professional playing experience.

Specifications

• Handmade spalted maple stave snare drum with articulate, harmonically rich tone

• 14 × 6.5 inch size for depth, projection, and versatility

• Convertible free-floating shell design for maximum resonance

• External-access tube-lug screws for fast, precise adjustments

• Non-toxic French Polish high-gloss finish

• TAMA strainer and butt-end for smooth, dependable snare action

• Canopus snare wires for crisp sensitivity and definition

• Custom Z-Drums single-point brass tube lugs

• Quick head changes without disturbing snare wires

• Uses standard hardware — easy to service and maintain

• Ideal for studio recording, live performance, and home practice

• Fits all standard 14-inch snare drum cases

This Spalted Maple Stealth Series snare is built for drummers seeking a boutique, handcrafted instrument that combines visual artistry with exceptional tone, responsiveness, and musical personality.

Single-point custom-made brass tube lugs by Z Drums.