Sonor Gavin Harrison 12" x 5" Protean Standard Snare Drum

Signature Snare Drum 12″ x 05″, Gavin Harrison, Birch, Standard Edition with Tuning Keys, Dampening Rings, Matte Black Lacquer

The Signature Snare is handcrafted in Germany. It is made from 6-ply, premium hand-selected Birch wood to make a thin 6mm shell. The timeless Silky Black finish is offset by white underlays between the chrome fittings and the shell. The snares are available in a Standard and Premium Edition: The Standard Edition includes the snare, a set of 3 dampening rings and 2 Protean tuning keys. The Premium Edition additionally includes a unique Protean case, made by Hardcase UK. The case contains the “EQ” and “Spacer” snare wires, secured in a wooden box, separated from the drum itself.

Features

• Hybrid Bearing Edges – Vintage rounded bearing edge on top, modern 45 degree bearing edge on the bottom for more crispness.
• Hybrid Hoops – The Snares feature S-Hoops on the top side, and a special open, triple-flanged steel hoop on the bottom.
• Unique Dampening Rings – Another special feature is a set of three dampening rings that are available in different widths (Light, Medium and Heavy dampening). Any range of overtone dampening can be achieved by using them separately or combined.
• Protean Tuning Keys – As a touring Pro, Gavin has to tune and exchange heads on a regular basis. Over the years he developed his own technique, which led to the development of a set of two special designed tuning keys. The Protean keys make the exchange of heads and tuning, easier, faster and more convenient.
• Exclusive Snare Wires – Gavin designed three special 8 strand snare wire configurations. The standard assembled snare wire is the “Straight 8”, which features 8 Stainless Steel strands in the center position. Available in the Premium Edition are: “EQ”- features 8 Bronze strands off center. “Spacer” – features 8 Brass strands in different diameter and unique spacing in between the strands.
• Standard and Premium – The snares are available in a Standard and Premium Edition: The Standard Edition includes the snare, a set of 3 dampening rings and 2 Protean tuning keys. The Premium Edition additionally includes a unique Protean case, made by Hardcase UK. The case contains the “EQ” and “Spacer” snare wires, secured in a wooden box, separated from the drum itself.

Specs

• Shell Sizes: 12″ x 05″
• Shell Material: Birch
• Finish: Matte Black, Matte Lacquer
• Shell: Medium Birch Wood Shell
• Shell Layup: 6 Plies, 6 mm Shell Thickness
• Bearing Edges: Rounded Bearing Edge (Top) / 45° Bearing Edge (Bottom)
• Hoops: S-Hoop (Top) – 2.3mm Power Hoop (Bottom)
• Lugs: SONOR Phonic Double Lugs, Hole Spacing: 52mm
• Hardware-Finish: Chrome
• Badges: Protean Signature Badge
• Shell Manufacturing: CLTF (Cross Laminated Tension Free)-Method, OSM (Optimum Shell Measurement)
• Other Features: TuneSafe System
• Snare Throw-Off: Dual Glide Snare Strainer
• Included Accessories: 2 x “Protean” tuning key, 3 different dampening rings