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
The SoundArt Snare System
new strainer design!
The SoundArt strainer has been updated with our new Arch Throw! The snare system works as a cohesive unit and blends the 3 systems together for a consistent tonal and dynamic response at all playing levels.
arch style design
stylish chrome strainer matches arch style lugs.
updated adjustment
new snare attachment and adjustment system.
master tuning knob
master snare adjustment is now on the strainer side.
new snare configuration
wire wound snare unit is now placed in the center.
SoundArt 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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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
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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
Birdseye M.
Cherry
Ash
Zebrawood
Walnut
Cocobolo
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 SoundArt drum
"Black Swamp has set the standard by which all symphonic snare drums, tambourines and triangles are compared - because they are the best!"
Raynor Carroll - Principal Percussion, Los Angeles Philharmonic
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