In order to provide a more crisp and sensitive sound, we redesigned our Snare Wires using new materials, customizing the shape of the plate, and changing the wire coils' winding pattern.
The amazingly durable and flexible snappy snare cord is made of Dupont Kevlar® cable wrapped in polyester fiber for an even higher tensile strength than steel wire.
A new Simon Phillips Signature model crafted with African Mahogany is 8ply/6mm, with a deeply rich & warm tone. The snare drum is paired with the Customized Brass Mighty Hoops for crisp attack and Steel Sensitive snare wires to capture Simon’s intricate playing with precision.
Mike Portnoy's Melody Master signature snare drums cover a wide tonal range. This 12x5" Hammerred Steel shell has a broad tuning range, with impressive snap on the top end - an ideal side snare for any genre.
Mike Portnoy's Melody Master signature snare drums cover a wide tonal range. This 14x5.5" Bubinga shell is 9ply, full-bodied with thunderous low-end attack and controlled sustain.
Mike Portnoy's Melody Master signature snare drums cover a wide tonal range. This 14x5.5" Hammerred Steel shell is bright and crisp with a subdued sustain.
Versatile yet focused, Charlie Benante's 14x6.5" signature snare has a bright and crisp attack with rich body. The 1.2mm stainless steel shell features a matte black interior, taming the overtones for controlled sustain.
As icons of heavy music, Lars Ulrich and Metallica demand a drum that harnesses their raw power. Lars' signature 14x6.5" 3mm diamond plated steel snare does just that, and more. It's loud, aggressive, and best of all, looks cool.
A faithful reproduction of the snare of "unknown provenance", Stewart Copeland's signature snare delivers the classic sound of The Police. A sound that has continued to intrigue fans and musicians alike since its inception, the 14x5" 1.5mm brass shell delivers incredible clarity (its most unique feature) that never gets lost in the mix.
Built to be tough all around, John Tempesta's signature snare drum is a 14x7" 2mm brass shell. It's throaty with sharp high-end attack, making this snare perfect for any heavy genre.
The Peter Erskine Jazz Snare is a unique 14x4.5" snare drum with its unique hybrid Maple/Spruce shell construction and SFR on the batter side only. It whispers and shouts, with brilliant focus and snap. The sensitivity of its shallow depth is balanced by an 8-lug design to give the body a lower fundamental. The drum follows your every command and should be a part of every drummer's collection.
Bright and open, STAR Maple snare drums are dynamically rich, with warm body and open sustain. The unique 5-ply, 5mm shells are comprised of a 2mm thick solid wood core ply, sandwiched between 1.5mm thick cross-laminated plies.