Detail 01
12 x 4 in. size
A compact auxiliary-snare format.
Product detailSKU #1500000138383
Gretsch DrumsVinnie Colaiuta Signature Snare Drum 12 x 4 in. Cobalt Blue
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact Vinnie Colaiuta signature auxiliary snare built for an ultra-sharp, piercing, very dry voice with short sustain and strong rimshot crack.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players looking for a 12 x 4 in. auxiliary or side snare
- Drummers who want a dry, short-sustaining sound
- Players seeking pronounced rimshot crack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking long sustain
- Players needing Vinnie Colaiuta’s 14 x 5 in. primary snare
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
6-ply North American maple/gum shell
This model uses Gretsch USA maple/gum shell construction with a Silver Sealer interior.
Detail 03
4 mm die-cast hoops
The drum is fitted with die-cast hoops.
Detail 04
Cobalt Blue lacquer finish
The signature snare has a distinctive Cobalt Blue finish.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is the 12 x 4 in. auxiliary signature model, not the 14 x 5 in. primary snare.
- 02A stand and case or bag are not included.
- 03Its stated voice is very dry, sharp, piercing, and short-sustaining.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this Vinnie Colaiuta’s primary snare drum?
No. This is the 12 x 4 in. auxiliary snare; the primary signature snare is 14 x 5 in.
02How does it sound?
It is described as ultra-loud on rimshots, ultra-sharp, piercing, very dry, and short-sustaining.
03Does it include a stand or case?
No. The supplied specifications list both as not applicable.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- United States
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000138383
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