Detail 01
8-ply, 7.2 mm maple shell
The stated shell construction behind its dark, full tonal response.

Independent shopping perspective
A 14 x 6.5 in. Philharmonic maple snare built for powerful projection, a dark full response, and sensitive soft-range expression.


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What matters in use
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 01
The stated shell construction behind its dark, full tonal response.
Detail 02
Provides captive adjustment touchpoints and mechanical improvements for the three snare assemblies.
Detail 03
Allows snare-head replacement and maintenance while maintaining individual snare adjustment settings.
Final check

Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It uses an 8-ply, 7.2 mm, 100% maple shell.
Classic #103 Piano Black Lacquer.
It has three independently adjustable wraparound guitar-wire snare assemblies.
The Quick Release Snare mounting system is stated to maintain the individual snare adjustment settings during snare-head replacement and maintenance.
Reference
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