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SoundArt Concert Snare Drums

SoundArt Concert Snare Drums offer straight ahead concert performance for musicians at all levels. The SoundArt Strainer was the first trio snare system directly integrated into the throwoff, giving players accurate and unprecedented control of snare unit tension. The cable and wire units engage simultaneously to provide a full, responsive snare voice throughout the dynamic spectrum.

"Black Swamp instruments, for me and so many orchestras players, have become the standard in percussion sections around the world. For unsurpassed quality of sound, meticulous attention to detail and the sheer variety of color choices, I choose Black Swamp."

James Ross - Chicago Symphony Orchestra

SoundArt System

Shell Options

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The SoundArt Snare System

The SoundArt Snare System works as a cohesive unit and blends the 3 systems together for a consistent tonal and dynamic response at all playing levels. This system is precisely machined in the USA from aircraft grade aluminum.

The Black Swamp SoundArt Snare System allows for precise tension adjustments for maximum tone and dynamic response.

6 Stainless / 4 Gold / 4 Blue

5 Wire Wound

Used on 6.5" and 7" deep

8 Stainless / 8 Blue

5 Wire Wound

Used on 4" and 5.5" deep

SoundArt Shell Options

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7-Ply Maple

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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.

Offered in 5" x 14" and 6.5" x 14" Sizes
Concert Black or Cherry Rosewood Finish
Die-cast Hoops, Arch Lugs, Stainless Steel Tension Rods
REMO® Renaissance Diplomat drumheads

Maple shells offer an excellent balance of warmth, blend, and clarity. Our bearing edges are designed to bring out the warmth of the shell while retaining the clarity needed for distinctive clarity. The finish is a tough Concert Black color in high gloss.

Concert Black

Cherry Rosewood

Unibody Steam Bent Solid Shell

Black Swamp SoundArt Series 6.5" x 14" Solid Zebrawood Snare Drum

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.

Cherry

Black Swamp Percussion crafts their own single ply solid shells from prime quality lumber like this Ash.

Ash

Walnut

Cocobolo

Bocote

Beaded Brass

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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.

Offered in 5" x 14" and 6.5" x 14" Sizes
Black Nickel Plated Finish
Die-cast Hoops, Arch Lugs, Stainless Steel Tension Rods
REMO® Renaissance Diplomat drumheads

Titanium Elite

Black Swamp SoundArt Series with Genuine Titanium shell.

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.