The Sonor Gavin Harrison Protean Snare 12"x5" is a signature Gavin Harrison Snare Drum, 12"x5", with a 6mm 6-Ply Birch Shell, and a Silky Black Finish. Versatility and flexibility was clearly a very important part of the development of the Gavin Harrison signature snare drum. The sound is achieved with a birch wood shell with a thickness of 6mm, which is equipped with an S-Hoop and on the resonating side with a special Power Hoop. The snares consist of 8 wires made from stainless-steel; the heads come from the house of Remo. And even the aesthetics of the classic black satin finish of the shell allows it to be integrated into any setup.
The main features of the Sonor Gavin Harrison Protean Snare 12"x5" include:
Size: 12"x5"
Shell material: Birch, 6-ply, 6 mm
Hoops: S-Hoop top, special 2.3 mm Powerhoop bottom
Classic Sonor Phonic lugs
Playing head: Remo USA CS Controlled Sound, coated white
Resonating head: Remo Ambassador Resonance, clear
Dual Glide Snare throw-off
SW 1208 S Snares with 8 stainless-steel wires
Hybrid shell bearing edge: classic round top, modern 45° bottom
Beautiful looking drum. Simple and understated to look at but deep and meaty when you hit it! It’s dimensions disguise it’s power. I had planned to change the batter head to an ambassador but cs head sounds great. Wonderful sensitivity outside of the centre of the head for ghost notes & buzz rolls and a great contrast in sound between the centre and peripheries. Very versatile snare.
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