14×5.5 Stave Snare Drum – Burl Oak, Beech, Ash & Sapele | Handmade Free‑Floating Snare

Handmade stave snare drum – 14″ x 5.5″

A Snare That Lets the Wood Speak

This 14×5.5″ hand-made stave snare is built for drummers who want character, clarity, and a voice that stands out in any mix. Crafted from a blend of Burl Oak, Beech, Ash, and Sapele, it delivers a sound that’s both warm and articulate — with a natural punch that responds beautifully to every dynamic.

Free‑Floating Design for Maximum Resonance

This snare uses a free‑floating system, allowing the shell to vibrate without hardware choking the tone. You get:

• Cleaner resonance
• Fewer unwanted overtones
• Easier tuning
• A more open, expressive sound

And because it utilises standard hardware, maintenance and part replacement are straightforward and cost-effective.

Built for Studio and Stage

Whether you’re recording tight ghost notes or laying into a backbeat on stage, this snare stays controlled, responsive, and full of character. Rimshots crack with authority, while softer playing reveals the warmth of the wood blend.

Specifications:

• Handmade stave snare drum built for a crisp, focused, and character-rich sound

• 14 x 5.5 inch snare – a versatile size ideal for studio, stage, and home playing

• Free-floating stave shell design allows the shell to resonate naturally without hardware choke

• Reduced unwanted overtones for a cleaner, more controlled snare response

• Easier tuning – dials in quickly without excessive dampening or constant adjustments

• Burl Oak veneer exterior for a striking, high-end visual finish

• Beech, Ash, and Sapele core delivers a balanced blend of attack, warmth, and projection

• Standard snare drum hardware (tuning lugs, hoops, snare strainer) for easy servicing and replacements

• Fast head changes without removing or disturbing the snare wires

• Familiar feel – no proprietary or hard-to-source custom hardware

• Built for real players who want reliability, tone, and practicality

• Custom finishes and personal touches available – every snare is one of a kind

• Performs equally well live, in the studio, or at home

• Fits standard 14-inch snare hard cases

• Carefully packed for safe shipping

Learn more about how I build my stave shells here