British Drum Co Raven 14″ x 6″ Snare Drum is the 2022 latest release from the UK’s premier drum builder. No expense has been spared on this new entry-level snare drum, which includes all of the trademark craftsmanship and many of the premium features found in its siblings. It’s constructed from 100% Scandinavian Birch and features Palladium hardware throughout. A sensational Black Ash outer veneer, 10-ply 6mm shell and 45-degree bearing edges give this pro-level drum a look and sound all of its own. Cutting high frequencies and balanced low and mid-tones make this Raven snare a welcome addition to any drum collection. Equally at home, on stage or in the studio, Raven’s tuning flexibility ensures a performance that can be matched to any musical situation. Raven is the first British Drum Co snare drum to be fitted with the new Overhead snare batter drumhead as standard.

The main features include:

• 10-ply shell crafted from Scandinavian Birch
• Triple flange hoops
• Palladium lugs
• Palladium snare strainer
• Laser-engraved vent badge is inspired by the walls of the Tower of London and perfect fit for the Raven snare
• Laser-engraved British Drum Co badge British Drum Co Raven name badge in silver proudly features the recognised Raven logo
• British Drum Co Overhead drumheads

The Bluebird is the original, the first drum designed and put into production by the British Drum Company. It was their love of art-deco, alongside classic drums that led to the production of this stunning snare. 

With its signature blue logo badge, this drum features a double-beaded 6" deep brass shell finished in a lustrous chrome plating. It could well become a future classic!

Like all BDC drums, the Bluebird is hand made in their UK factory.

• Shell: Brass, double-beaded, 1.3 mm
• Bearing edges: 45-degree, rolled over
• Snare beds: 1.8 mm deep
• Batter hoop: Triple flange, 2.3 mm
• Snare hoop: Triple flange, 2.3 mm
• Lugs: 10 Diamond chrome-plated Palladium snare lugs
• Batter head: Remo coated Ambassador
• Resonate head: Remo Hazy snare
• Snare strainer: BDC Smooth action strainer
• Features: Nyloc lug inserts to prevent de-tuning
• Finish: Chrome

British Drum Company Maverick 14"x6.5" Maple Snare Drum

The British Drum Co. 14" x 6.5" Maverick Snare Drum is the first maple snare from the British Drum company after an incredible level of demand.

The snare joins the Merlin, Big Softy, Imp, Legend and Lounge wood snares of the British Drum Co range. Made of 100% North American maple and an Eucalptus outer veneer the snare feature as usual BDC's very own Palladium hardware and Remo USA heads.

The snare has a versatile tone that offers a low end warmth with a nice brightness perfect for live or studio enviroments. The 10 ply shell snare is a perfect workhorse capable of working in any musical style.

Like all BDC drums, the Maverick is hand made in their UK factory. 

Features:

• Shell: North American maple, 10 plies
• Bearing edges: 30° round over
• Hoops: Triple flange, 2.3 mm
• Lugs: Palladium
• Heads: Remo USA
• Snare strainer: Palladium
• Snare wires: Brass
• Finish: Maple with eucalyptus outer veneer and British Drum Company logo

The Aviator has landed! The first ever aluminium snare drum from the British Drum Co. Influenced by the graceful lines and gleaming metal profiles of the classic craft of aviation history, BDC have developed a snare drum to inspire your playing to stratospheric heights. This stylish, elegant snare drum delivers a dry, controlled sound with a sensitive response over a wide dynamic range. Aviator inspires you to articulate your sticking from graceful ghost notes to a full-throated roaring backbeat. This drum offers you the full range of crisp, clean sounds to suit all types of playing. Crafted from a seamless 1.2mm solid aluminium shell, Aviator looks stunning with its sophisticated anodised surface, beautifully complemented by BDC's stylish Palladium hardware. The cool, understated aesthetic of Aviator is highlighted by the subtle inverted central bead, presenting a stunning shadow line around the shell. The cosmetic appeal of Aviator is delicately enhanced by an element of warmth courtesy of the Cherry veneer insert integrated within the iconic British Drum Co. badge.

Aviator is, in every sense, a classically beautiful snare drum.

14"x5.5"

Remo USA heads

2.3 mm triple flange hoops

1.2mm seamless aluminium shell

Palladium lugs

Cherry logo badge

Palladium strainer

Brass snare wires

British Drum Co Pure Series Snare Drums are limited runs of snare drums in the founders reserve range 

Each snare drum in the PURE series is a masterpiece, constructed from 100% unique wood veneers. These veneers are expertly cross-laminated into a robust 10-ply shell, ensuring unmatched durability and resonance

zebrawood 14x6.5" 

British Drum Co Pure Series Snare Drums are limited runs of snare drums in the founders reserve range 

Each snare drum in the PURE series is a masterpiece, constructed from 100% unique wood veneers. These veneers are expertly cross-laminated into a robust 10-ply shell, ensuring unmatched durability and resonance

Quilted maple 14x6.5" 

• 13” x 7” 
• 45º bearing edges
• High gloss lacquer Fiddleback Sycamore outer veneer
• 10-ply Purpleheart shell
• 4 x vents
• Palladium lugs
• Purpleheart logo badge
• Palladium strainer
• Brass snare wires
• Triple flange steel hoops
• Remo USA head