Sonor has announced the launch of the new Steve Smith Signature Snare Drum to be introduced at the Winter NAMM Show 2011 in Anaheim, CA, USA.
The 14" × 5.5" Signature Snare Drum is made out of a 2.5 mm cast steel shell with 2.5 mm reinforcement rings and two air vents. Vintage style Phonic lugs with integrated TuneSafe are in place for a vintage look. Die-Cast Hoops and a REMO Fiberskyn3 batter head in Diplomat thickness are designed to add to the overall effect. As well as the signature badge, Steve’s signature is engraved on a re-Issue of the “Hilite Exclusive” Badge.
Features
- 14" × 5.5" Cast Steel Shell (2.5 mm shell thickness with 2.5 mm reinforcement rings)
- Equipped with a signed ee-Issue of the 1988‘s Hilite Exclusive badge
- Phonic Series re-Issue tuning lugs with TuneSafe and 20 slotted tension rods
- REMO Fiberskyn 3 Diplomat batter head
- Artist Series die-cast hoops
- Sonor SoundWire with 24 Steel Wires
Availability
The Snare Drum is available via authorized Sonor dealers beginning February/March 2011. For more information on Steve Smith go to: www.vitalinformation.com – also check out the SONOR homepage: www.sonor.com.

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