British Drum Co Big Softy Cherry‑Balsa Snare 6.5″ × 14″ – 9‑Ply Shell

Overview

Designed for deep, lush tones with effortless playability, the British Drum Co Big Softy 6.5″ × 14″ snare is the ultimate studio and stage “go‑to.” Featuring a 9‑ply shell combining cherry veneers with a kiln‑dried balsa core, its open-pore structure filters out harsh highs to deliver warm, mellow richness. Handcrafted in Britain using cold-press molding and precision round-over edges, this drum performs across musical settings—from intimate jazz clubs to full‑on arena rock. Paired with Palladium hardware, brass snare wires, and included Remo heads, Big Softy offers responsive rebound and fat, funky backbeats.

Features:

• 9‑ply shell: Cherry inner/outer veneers with balsa (Ochroma) core – Offers warm tone with smooth resonance.


• Hand-cut round-over bearing edges (~30°) – Provide a soft attack and broad tuning range.


• Cold-pressed molding – Ensures shell integrity and tonal consistency.


• 2.3 mm triple‑flanged hoops – Deliver a balanced mix of projection and openness.


• Palladium-plated Art‑Deco hardware & smooth-action strainer – Combine form and function elegantly.


• Brass 20‑strand snare wires – Enhance articulation and snare response.


• Laser-engraved Big Softy “B” and vent badges – Signature detail with style.


• ThreadGrip lug design – Improves tuning retention and stability.


• Includes Remo Ambassador batter & Hazy resonant heads – Studio-grade heads for consistent performance.

Specifications:

• Shell Construction: 9‑ply (balsa core, cherry inner + outer)


• Shell Size: 6.5″ depth × 14″ diameter


• Shell Thickness: ~7.5 mm


• Bearing Edges: Hand-cut round-over (~30°)


• Snare Beds: Hand-cut (~1.8 mm)


• Hoops: 2.3 mm triple-flanged steel


• Lugs: 10 Palladium-plated Art‑Deco, with ThreadGrip plastic inserts


• Strainer/Throw-off: Palladium smooth-action


• Snare Wires: Brass, 20-strand


• Heads: Remo Ambassador coated batter; Hazy resonant


• Weight: 13 lb


• Hardware Finish: Palladium plating on lugs, hoops, and strainer


• Badge: Laser-engraved “B” vent and Big Softy name badge


• Made In: United Kingdom, handcrafted


• Item ID: BS‑14‑65‑SN‑U