ASBA Super Révélation 14x5 COB

ASBA Super Révélation 14"x5" COB (Chrome Over Brass) Snare Drum

Made in France in the late 1960s. This brass-shell version is the most sought-after model in the Révélation series.

The drum has been completely disassembled, cleaned, polished, and lubricated before reassembly. It is fitted with new Remo heads (top and bottom), a new hand-crafted Bibin snare wire, and new Sonor tension rods on the top rim with period-correct slotted heads. The bottom rim retains the original ASBA tension rods, also with slotted heads. A Sonor slotted-key tuning tool is included.

Overall condition is excellent. There is some light pitting and a few small dings on the shell, but all parts function flawlessly. Attractive both as a collectible and as a fully usable instrument with distinctive charm and outstanding sonic character.

Specifications

Model: ASBA Super Révélation

Size: 14" x 5"

Shell: Brass, chrome-plated (COB – Chrome Over Brass)

Production period: Late 1960s

Lugs: Original ASBA long lugs

Throw-off: Original

Butt-end: Original, adjustable

Heads: New Remo (batter and resonant)

Snare wires: New, hand-crafted Bibin

Tension rods:
– New Sonor rods on batter side, slotted heads (period-correct)
– Original ASBA rods on resonant side, also slotted heads

Condition: Very good; minor pitting and a few shell dings

Included: Sonor slotted tuning key