Multisonic Concert Snare Drums
The Multisonic Concert Snare Drum is the ultimate choice for the modern snare drummer. Introduced in 2002, The Multisonic Snare System meets the challenge of repertoire spanning centuries, and allows you to instantly and silently switch combinations of cable and wire, giving the discerning artist complete control over the voicing and character of the drum.
"In my experience, no other drums can compare with what Black Swamp offers. They maintain the highest level of quality and care, while also providing an incredible amount of options. I use their gear daily and I'm never disappointed."
Shaun Tilburg - Principal Percussion, Phoenix Symphony
The Multisonic Snare System
The BSP Multisonic is still the most advanced, versatile, and silent snare system of its kind in the world. Five separate snare units can be tensioned and activated in any combination to suit your musical situation, drum tuning, and performance space.
new snare configuration!
The snare configuration for our Multisonic snare system has been updated.
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Curly wire unit has been removed and replaced with a 6 strand Stainless unit
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more sensitive snare units placed in center
5 contrasting snare units mix together for unique timbres and the ultimate in versatility. We suggest combinations of 3, but experiment to find your own voice.
8 Blue / 8 Stainless / 5 Wire
8 Blue / 6 Gold
6 Stainless / 5 Wire / 8 Stainless
Multisonic Shell Options
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7-Ply Maple
Maple shells offer an excellent balance of characteristics that have made it a workhorse in concert and orchestral music for over a century. Our bearing edges are shaped to bring out the natural body, warmth, and clarity that maple has to offer.
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Offered in 5" x 14" and 6.5" x 14" Sizes
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A 4" x 14" is available in the Mercury Series Drums
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Concert Black or Cherry Rosewood Finish
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Die-cast Hoops, Arch Lugs, Stainless Steel Tension Rods
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REMO® Renaissance Diplomat Drumheads
Concert Black
Cherry Rosewood
Unibody Steam Bent Solid Shell
Our Unibody™ Solid Shells are crafted in our own facility using hand-picked prime lumber. Solid shells have an added dimension of body and sensitivity not found in other types of wood shells. Play a BSP solid shell snare, and watch your colleagues turn their head!
Unibody Wood Species
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Maple
Zebrawood
Birdseye M.
Walnut
Cherry
Cocobolo
Ash
Bocote
Beaded Brass
Brass is a commanding voice in your snare drum arsenal. It's bright and very sensitive, with a character that can cut through the thickest orchestral textures. However it still retains a measure of tone due to the thin wall and flanged bearing edges.
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Offered in 5" x 14" and 6.5" x 14" Sizes
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Black Nickel Plated Finish
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Die-cast Hoops, Arch Lugs, Stainless Steel Tension Rods
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REMO® Renaissance Diplomat Drumheads
Titanium Elite
Titanium is inherently crisp and articulate, but retains a pleasing warmth that will surprise and delight your ears. These drums "play deep" and have an exceptional tuning range. All the hardware holes are cut by laser, and we then craft the bearing edges and satin finish by hand. Truly a fabulous instrument to add to your drum collection.
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Offered in 5.5" x 14", 6.5" x 14", and 7" x 14" Sizes
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A 4" x 14" is available in the Mercury Series Drums
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Brushed Satin Finish
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Die-cast Hoops, Arch Lugs, Stainless Steel Tension Rods
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REMO® Renaissance Diplomat Drumheads
included with every Multisonic drum
"Being a freelancer requires me to have an incredible amount of flexibility. The quality and variety of Black Swamp snare drums consistently provides me with a wide range of sound options from which to choose, whether I'm in a concert hall, theater, or recording studio."
Jeffrey Irving - New York City Freelance
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