[NAMM] Sonor Gavin Harrison Protean snare drums

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Sonor introduced at NAMM 2013 the Protean snare drums, designed and signed by Gavin Harrison.

Specifications:

6-ply birch shell
2 sizes: 14" × 5.25" and 12" × 5"
Hybrid Bearing Edges: Vintage round on top, modern 45 degree on bottom
Hybrid Hoops: S-Hoop on top, special 2.3 mm Power Hoop with cutaway on bottom
Vintage Phonic lugs
Dual Glide Snare System
3 special 8 strand snare wire configurations: Straight 8 (stainless steel), EQ (bronze) and Spacer (brass)
8 dampening rings (light, medium and heavy)
Remo USA CS batter head and Remo Ambassador Resonance head
Finish: Semi gloss black laquer, chrome plated

The Sonor Gavin Harrison Signature snare is available in two editions: the Standard Edition includes the snare, a set of 3 dampening rings and 2 Protean tuning keys, while the Premium Edition adds the EQ” and “Spacer” snare wires, secured in a wooden box and a Protean case made by Hardcase UK.

See www.sonor.com for further details.