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11-ply Maple Snare with DW's Snare Bridge Rail System





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With a patented snare system and an 11-ply VLT shell of select North American hard rock maple, the DW Pure Maple True-Sonic snare drum promises power, tone, and sensitivity unmatched by others in its class. The Pure Maple True-Sonic brings DW's pre-tensioned, adjustable Snare Bridge design to a breathtaking maple ply shell. The result? A familiar voice behind the kit and snare response that rivals even high-end concert snares. Collector's Series hardware, including 3.0mm True-Hoops and DW's dependable MAG/3P snare hardware, as well as an understated satin oil finish and DW's iconic lugs, make the Pure Maple True-Sonic snare drum from Sweetwater a must for any serious player.





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Pre-tensioned Snare Bridge





DW's patented Snare Bridge draws inspiration from a celebrated design of the early 1960s. This adjustable cast metal snare rail is pre-tensioned with DW True-Tone snare wires that sit perfectly flush against the bottom head. This gives the Pure Maple True-Sonic a sensitivity that rivals some of the finest concert snares money can buy.





11-ply maple VLT shell





DW's VLT (Vertical Low Timbre) grain orientation gives the DW Pure Maple True-Sonic snare a deep, satisfying punch to match its tremendous resonant potential. Inner and outer plies are rotated vertically, 90° degrees against the 9-ply horizontal-grained core, resulting in less tension on the shell ? thus, greater vibrations and a lower pitch overall.





Collector's Series hardware





Your DW Pure Maple True-Sonic snare features some of the most handsome and high-performance shell hardware available:





True-Pitch tension rods permit fine tuning adjustments


Magnetic MAG throw off holds snares in the "on" position, even as tension is reduced


3P butt plate offers low, medium, and high snare tensions with the flip of a lever


Triple-flanged 3.0mm True-Hoops deliver a fat, crisp, open attack


Brass-ended True-Tone snare wires unlock the utmost in snare sensitivity


DW Collector's Series Pure Maple True-Sonic 14" Snare Drum Features:


Patented Snare Bridge rail system holds wires flush against the bottom head


Sensitivity that rivals concert snare drums


11-ply maple VLT shell is warm, full, and resonant


Great-looking Natural Satin Oil finish


Iconic DW lugs and hardware


3.0mm triple-flanged True-Hoops deliver a fat, crisp, open attack


Fine-threaded True-Pitch tension rods help keep heads perfectly in tune


MAG throw off and 3P butt plate offer unmatched snare control and dependability


Includes DW-designed Remo USA drumheads


Size: 5" x 14"