Following the successful launch of the Kompressor Snare Drum Series metal shell snare drums earlier this year, SONOR is wasting no time in adding two new wood snare drums to the lineup. These German Beech shells are equally powerful, responsive, and versatile as their metal counterparts, covering a vast range of musical styles with the warm midrange tone that beech is known for. “These will quickly become your go-to wood snare drums,” promises SONOR Brand Manager Jeff Mulvihill.
Made in Germany, these instruments project with the dynamic and articulate sound characteristic that SONOR is known for. Mulvihill continues, “The heavy beech shell produces full, warm tone with evenly balanced lows, mids, and highs, projecting the beauty of the sound like no other.” Featuring the SONOR proprietary Cross-Laminated Tension Free (CLTF) shell construction process and Optimum Shell Measurements (OSM), the slightly undersized diameter allows for perfect contact between the shell and the drumhead in all tunings. Simultaneously, TuneSafe lugs and Remo USA drumheads guarantee maximum tuning stability and a great sound right out of the box.
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