From the lightest touch to the thickest rolls, Philharmonic 8-ply 100% Maple shell snare drums deliver the power to be heard, with a dark, full tonal response that has become the preferred sound of orchestras and artists around the world. 

Maple is the ideal choice for a concert snare drum due to its range of frequency response and warmth in sound quality. Our exclusively manufactured 7.2mm 8-ply 100% Maple wood shells have a smooth even texture that remains durable under a wide range of conditions and accepts a variety of rich lustrous finishes. This highly respected acoustic wood offers a wide dynamic range and a well-balanced overtone response. Full-bodied low frequencies, with an even balance of high and mid-tones, have made this shell the all-around accepted premium material in the acoustic drum industry.

100% Even-Ply Maple Shell

SHELL

8 even-ply, 7.2mm Maple

STRAINER

SR505 Triad Silent Strainer

SNARES

Graduated Tension wrap-around cable

BEDS

Vintage Cut

LUGS

TB Classic Tube Lugs

RODS

Stainless Steel

HOOPS

MasterCast Die-Cast & SuperHoop II

HEAD

Remo Diplomat Renaissance  

HARDWARE

Nickel Hardware

FINISH

Piano Black Lacquer, other finishes available upon request