Black Swamp 6.5" x 14" Maple SoundArt Die-Cast

Black Swamp's SoundArt line combines simplicity of design with exceptional quality to produce professional-grade instruments at an affordable price. The snare strainer features a collection of wire types, providing a great response and tone at any dynamic level:

• Gold/Blue Coated Wire - the combination of thick gold and thin blue coated wires work well at medium-to-loud playing levels, giving the drum that traditional dry, warm tone
• Stainless Steel Cable - These cables work best at soft to medium volume levels, and their wet overall character makes them well suited for rolls.
• Wire Wound Cable - the thin cables on this snare create a crisp, extremely articulate tone that works best at quiet volume levels. These are the snares you need to perfectly execute those pianissimo four-stroke ruffs.

The 10-ply maple shell is an industry standard material, giving the drum a warm, thick sound that works well for every musical situation. Die-cast hoops give you a greater amount of control over tuning, and also hold tension better than triple-flanged hoops. Black Swamp also offers their maple shells in several different finishes: Natural, Concert Black, Cherry Rosewood, or Walnut.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!