DCP’s 10th Anniversary Tulipwood Snare Drum | A Collaborative Masterpiece by Ludwig and Noble & Cooley

Ever wondered what a cross-branded snare drum by Ludwig and Noble & Cooley would look and sound like? Well, you’re in for a treat because thanks to the  Drum Center of Portsmouth’s  10th Anniversary, we get to witness an absolute masterpiece unfold right before our eyes.

Yes, you read that right! To celebrate DCP’s 10th anniversary, we managed to secure a legendary collaboration between the two leading snare drum companies in the world — Ludwig and Noble & Cooley. The result? Ah, simply BREATHTAKING! Well, for one — Ludwig has undoubtedly been the undisputed “King of Snare Drums” for decades now. They were famous for manufacturing great wooden and metal snare drums, but one thing that’s probably missing from their collection is solid-ply snare drums. On the other hand, Noble & Cooley is the oldest drum manufacturer in the United States and has been known for their solid-ply snare drums that sound absolutely amazing. Coincidence? I think not!

Now, this is the point where we realized what a great opportunity it would be to combine Ludwig’s unparalleled skill in creating a heavenly snare drum sound. Together with Noble & Cooley’s mastery of manufacturing solid ply snare drums. And voilà! After spending a couple of years figuring out which material works best — the  DCP Exclusive Ludwig / Noble & Cooley Limited Edition Solid Ply 14x6.5 Tulipwood Snare Drum  is born. Are you ready? I sure hope you are because this beast isn’t just here to take part — this glorious tulipwood snare drum is here to take over!

This extraordinary tulipwood snare drum is a BEAST. Well, what can you expect? It’s built on years and years of extensive research and development. Not to mention bringing together two of the drum industry’s gigantic names to create it!

The  DCP Exclusive Ludwig / Noble & Cooley Limited Edition Solid Ply 14x6.5 Tulipwood Snare Drum  comes in a beautiful Ringo-inspired “Golden Slumbers” finish that easily attracts the eyes of every drummer out there. It also features rugged die-cast hoops, 10 low mass tube lugs, and a P88AC throw-off giving you the ability to seamlessly transition from one playing style to another. This breathtaking tulipwood snare drum is hands down one of the best-sounding drums you’ll ever play — it actually has a warm and commanding sound capable of elevating your performance on any stage you perform at!

There’s absolutely no doubt that tremendous care went into the making of every element of this DCP Exclusive tulipwood snare drum. Just have a second look at that spectacular “Golden Slumbers” lacquer finish. It wonderfully brings out the subtle grain pattern of the wood, easily letting the snare drum stand out from the rest of the kit! See? Nothing short of spectacular indeed. 

Oh, you might be wondering — “Why a tulipwood snare drum?” Why not maple, birch, or cherry? Well, we’ve asked Noble & Cooley to send over lots of shell samples to Ludwig for a couple of years since they are the ones who cut the bearing edges and beds of the shell. But ultimately, we all agreed and decided that the tulip shell was the most magically sounding snare drum of them all. And hey — it definitely didn’t disappoint. Just take a look at this video!

When you carefully think about this groundbreaking project, you’ll understand how an enormous feat it was to create a unique snare drum having the masterful touch of Ludwig and Noble & Cooley. Both of these drum companies already have an indelible mark in drum history. And considering the undeniable reputation of Ludwig’s classic snare drums being highly sought-after collectors’ items, you will realize how valuable this  DCP Exclusive 14x6.5 Tulipwood Snare Drum  would be in the future — knowing that it’s made 100x more special because of Noble & Cooley’s participation.

And of course, the fact that this astonishing piece of treasure is formally released as part of the Drum Center of Portsmouth’s 10th Anniversary still gives us goosebumps. We all can’t believe that we were able to pull it through! That being said, it was a huge honor to be able to let the world enjoy the DCP Exclusive Ludwig / Noble & Cooley Limited Edition Solid Ply 14x6.5 Tulipwood Snare Drum  . Thank you for being a big part of DCP’s first ten years, and I can’t express enough how excited I am to welcome you to ten more! Hey, this masterpiece is absolutely something you shouldn’t miss, secure yours now before it’s too late!

And there you have it! That was the extraordinary  DCP Exclusive Ludwig / Noble & Cooley Limited Edition Solid Ply 14x6.5 Tulipwood Snare Drum  — one of DCP’s highly sought-after holy grails! Of course, you can buy them only here at the Drum Center of Portsmouth — the LARGEST independently-owned drum store. IN. THE. WORLD!

Oh, and of course! Did you really think that we’d miss the chance to give you a closer look at the actual performance and sound quality of this awesome tulipwood snare drum? Catch the live performance of this masterpiece by checking out this video.

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