Noble & Cooley Special Edition Solid Ash in Royal White Tiger 7"x14"

New Noble & Cooley Special Edition Solid Ash 7"x14" Royal White Tiger High Gloss Finish No. 9 of 24 Serial no. SE-215-26 This release is being made as 6x14 and 7x14 only, Limited-edition of 24 drums, each hand-numbered, due to the limited supply of vintage lugs. This model features a rare lug design not seen on a new Noble & Cooley drum in decades— the same lugs originally created by Bob Gatzen for our Star Series snares in the 1990s. And these are not recreations. For this release, we carefully restored vintage hardware from our archives, hand-refinishing each solid brass component, polishing it to a high shine, and sealing it in lacquer. The Royal White Tiger finish highlights the natural depth of the ash grain using a cerusing technique, contrasting blackened grain with antique white in high-gloss. Tonally, this drum is designed for clarity, balance, and expression. The tight-grain white ash shell delivers a resonant low-end, quick response, and wide dynamic range. A thicker maple reinforcement at the top edge adds focus and attack, while a lighter ash reinforcement at the bottom allows the shell to resonate more freely—enhancing snare sensitivity and overall responsiveness. The result is a dynamic, articulate instrument with depth, character, and exceptional musicality. Ships free in the continental US Open Box – Drum heads may show stick marks from being demoed in-shop.