The difference is in the shell
C-shape™ SHELL
It took two years and today the new c-shape™ metal shell from ds takes a leap forward with the new Aluminium, Brass and Copper.
The new c-shape™ performances are fabulous.
Designed to have a soft sound on the batter side and maximum sound precision on the snare side.
The new conical shell increases in thickness towards the snare side also has different bearing edge widths, shorter on the batter side and wider on the snare side.

A classic beauty
ALUMINUM
Aluminum shells are known for their dry, focused attack.
This unique c-shape™ shell takes those tonal properties to another level.
Shells are not plated and are finished with a light coat of lacquer.

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Size | ||
Dimensions | Depth | 6 |
Diameter | 14 | |
Design Detail | ||
Hoop | 2.3mm Inward Hoop (Steel, 10 Hole) | |
Lug | ds High-tention Lug (One-piece) with Internal Lug Lock Mechanism | |
Shells | Thickness | Seamless 2.2mm |
Material | Aluminum | |
Snare bed | 2.2mm | |
Strainers | Butt Side | BE01CR type |
Release Side | SR01CR type | |
Head | Top | Remo USA Ambassador Coated |
Bottom | Remo USA Ambassador Snare | |
Snare wire | ds SE1422 (22 Strands / High Carbon Steel) | |
Bearing Edge | 45 degrees / R2 |
BRASS
The new ds-shape™ brass snare drums have a smooth,
pure timbre and controlled tones, not to mention their powerful cut.
The 1.3mm seamless brass shell shares the warm
characteristics of wood with the powerful cut of a metal drum.

46343 | ||
Size | ||
Dimensions | Depth | 6 |
Diameter | 14 | |
Design Detail | ||
Hoop | 2.3mm Inward Hoop (Steel, 10 Hole) | |
Lug | ds High-tention Lug (One-piece) with Internal Lug Lock Mechanism | |
Shells | Thickness | Seamless 1.3mm |
Material | Brass | |
Snare bed | 2.2mm | |
Strainers | Butt Side | BE01CR type |
Release Side | SR01CR type | |
Head | Top | Remo USA Ambassador Coated |
Bottom | Remo USA Ambassador Snare | |
Snare wire | ds SE1422 (22 Strands / High Carbon Steel) | |
Bearing Edge | 45 degrees / R2 |
COPPER
The versatile, mic-friendly sound of copper.
The unique c-shape™ provides a fat, warm and rich resonance with a sharp and bright attack offers a totally new and original sound unlike any other metal snare.

46342 | ||
Size | ||
Dimensions | Depth | 6 |
Diameter | 14 | |
Design Detail | ||
Hoop | 2.3mm Inward Hoop (Steel, 10 Hole) | |
Lug | ds High-tention Lug (One-piece) with Internal Lug Lock Mechanism | |
Shells | Thickness | Seamless 1.3mm |
Material | Copper | |
Snare bed | 2.2mm | |
Strainers | Butt Side | BE01CR type |
Release Side | SR01CR type | |
Head | Top | Remo USA Ambassador Coated |
Bottom | Remo USA Ambassador Snare | |
Snare wire | ds SE1422 (22 Strands / High Carbon Steel) | |
Bearing Edge | 45 degrees / R2 |