Dunnett Stainless Steel Snare Drum - 6.5" x 14" Polished

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Handcrafted Steel Shell is Warm and Sensitive
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Dunnett Stainless Steel Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14 inch - Polished Finish
6.5" x 14" Steel Snare Drum with 2.3mm Double-flanged Hoops - Polished Finish
Handcrafted Steel Shell is Warm and Sensitive
The Dunnett Classic Stainless redefined the metal snare drum some 25 years ago in a Vancouver recording session. Ronn proved that his steel shells could sound every bit as warm, fat, and rich as a wood snare. But unlike a wood shell, the Classic Stainless boasts a near-perfect transfer of energy from the top head to the bottom, aiding in the limitless sensitivity that steel snares are known for. And just like Ronn's original Number 1 prototype, today's Dunnett Classic Stainless snare drum is 100% handmade and crowned with a host of innovative hardware and features. These include the quick-release R4 throw off for fast head changes, deep snare beds for uncompromising sustain, and a great-looking set of retro tube lugs. A set of 2.3 double-flanged George Way Drum Co. hoops — a legacy which Ronn resurrected when he acquired the rights to the company — reveals a timeless tone and a satisfying rimshot when you dig in.
Hand-crafted steel shell is rich, full, and sensitive
Nothing bites back like a steel snare. But not every steel snare has the warmth and punch of a Dunnett Classic Stainless. Its round, fat low end evokes a woody depth, which translates perfectly into close mics for recording and stage applications. The Classic Stainless is neither insubstantial or excessively heavy, but weighs in at a comfortable size for the tone and projection it's capable of.
R4 snare mechanism facilitates quick head changes
The handiest part about the Dunnett R4 throw off is its quick-release mechanism, which lets you remove and replace snare wires for head changes without touching your settings — a feature which Sweetwater knows our drummer friends will enjoy. The R4's lever swivels to either the right or left side for easy access however you set up, and an adustable friction screw lets you tailor your tensioning resistance.
What sets apart a Dunnett Classic snare drum?
Handmade, one at a time, from start to finish
Dunnett Classic snare drums are made the same way they have been for the past 25 years: 100% by hand. Ronn sheers, rolls, and welds the shells himself, without lasers or CNC machines, then carefully maps and drills the holes by hand. He then hand-installs the hardware and cuts the snare beds. All Dunnett Classic snare drums come signed, serialized, and dated by Ronn himself, so you know you're getting a one-of-a-kind creation.
Deep snare beds prevent buzzing & choking
Snare beds are the dips/contours directly beneath the throw off mechanism and butt plate on a snare shell. Ronn asserts that many snare makers overlook the snare beds' crucial part in allowing the snare wires to move without choking the head. Dunnett Classic snare drums feature deep, "soft" snare beds, about the width of a single lug spacing, and allow his 42-strand Dunnett Presence wires to operate without buzzing or choking your tone.
Optional venting when you need it
Dunnett Classic snare drums are devoid of a traditional air vent. Why? According to Ronn, the trapped air in a non-vented shell produces a 1:1 transmission of energy from the top head to the the bottom head, maximizing sensitivity and response. Even so, if you're a heavy hitter or traditionalist and prefer the tone of a vented shell, the Dunnett Hypervent I adjustable air vent lets you open the shell with the twist of a dial.
Dunnett Classic Stainless 14" Snare Drum Features:
The drum that redefined the steel snare as we know it
100% handcrafted by Ronn Dunnett
Articulate bite
Controlled ring
Satisfying low end
Great snare sensitivity
Wide tuning range
George Way 2.3mm double-flanged hoops deliver a timeless tone
Quick-release R4 throw off mechanism facilitates fast head changes
Hypervent I allows for venting when you want it
Great-looking retro brass tube lugs
Ships with a Remo batter head and Dunnett Cristal snare-side head
42-strand Dunnett Presence snare wires operate buzz-free, thanks to carefully cut snare beds
Specification
Detail
Type
Snare drum
Shell (Depth x Diameter)
6.5" x 14"
Shell Material
Stainless Steel
Hoops
George Way 2.3mm double-flanged
Color
Polished
Heads
Remo batter, Dunnett Cristal resonant
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