Dunnett Classic Titanium Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14 inch - Raw Finish (CT6514d1)

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The Original Titanium Snare — Still 100% Hand Crafted
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Dunnett Classic Titanium Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14 inch - Raw Finish
6.5" x 14" Titanium Snare Drum with 2.3mm Double-flanged Hoops - Raw Finish
The Original Titanium Snare — Still 100% Hand Crafted
Ronn Dunnett has a reputation for being something of a snare drum Svengali. One look at this Dunnett Classic Titanium snare, and it's no wonder why artists from Carter Beauford to Dennis Chambers have been reaching for these handmade snare drums since 1989. The 100% handmade shell, crafted from Ronn's proprietary Year 20 formula titanium, evokes a stunningly dry, neutral snare tone, with shocking versatility for all tastes and tuning ranges. Crowning every Dunnett Classic Titanium snare is a host of proprietary hardware, including eight R9 brass tube lugs and the quick-release R4 throw off mechanism. A set of 2.3mm double-flanged George Way Drum Co. hoops — a legacy which Ronn resurrected when he acquired the rights to the company — reveals a timeless tone. Your Dunnett Classic Titanium snare ships with a hand-selected complement of heads and snare wires from Remo and Ronn himself.
Hand-crafted titanium shell outperforms steel in every way
Ronn has written volumes on drum shell technology. One of his major tenets is that heavy drums don't outperform light drums. The proof is in the pudding. His Year 20 formula titanium is exquisitely hand crafted and shockingly lightweight — much lighter than steel — considering the sound it's capable of.
R4 snare mechanism facilitates quick head changes
The handiest part about the Dunnett R4 throw off is its quick-release mechanism, which lets you remove and replace snare wires for head changes without touching your settings — a feature which Sweetwater knows our drummer friends will enjoy. The R4's lever swivels to either the right or left side for easy access however you set up, and an adustable friction screw lets you tailor your tensioning resistance.
What sets apart a Dunnett Classic snare drum?
Handmade, one at a time, from start to finish
Dunnett Classic snare drums are made the same way they have been for the past 25 years: 100% by hand. Ronn sheers, rolls, and welds the shells himself, without lasers or CNC machines, then carefully maps and drills the holes by hand. He then hand-installs the hardware and cuts the snare beds. All Dunnett Classic snare drums come signed, serialized, and dated by Ronn himself, so you know you're getting a one-of-a-kind creation.
Deep snare beds prevent buzzing & choking
Snare beds are the dips/contours directly beneath the throw off mechanism and butt plate on a snare shell. Ronn asserts that many snare makers overlook the snare beds' crucial part in allowing the snare wires to move without choking the head. Dunnett Classic snare drums feature deep, "soft" snare beds, about the width of a single lug spacing, and allow his 42-strand Dunnett Presence wires to operate without buzzing or choking your tone.
Optional venting when you need it
Dunnett Classic snare drums are devoid of a traditional air vent. Why? According to Ronn, the trapped air in a non-vented shell produces a 1:1 transmission of energy from the top head to the the bottom head, maximizing sensitivity and response. Even so, if you're a heavy hitter or traditionalist and prefer the tone of a vented shell, the Dunnett Hypervent I adjustable air vent lets you open the shell with the twist of a dial.
Dunnett Classic Titanium 14" Snare Drum Features:
The original titanium snare
100% hand crafted by Ronn Dunnett
Winner of two Snare Drum Olympics gold medals
Used by Carter Beauford, Dennis Chambers, Abe Laboriel Jr., and Matt Chamberlain
Dry, versatile voice sounds great unplugged or under close mics
Sounds sweet at low, medium, and high tunings
Ronn's Year 20 titanium is lightweight and high performance
George Way 2.3mm double-flanged hoops deliver a timeless tone to your ears
Hypervent I allows for venting when you want it
Quick-release R4 throw off mechanism facilitates fast head changes
Brass R9 tube lugs offer a timeless look
Heads: Remo Ambassador (batter), Dunnett Cristal Reso-O-Tone (snare side)
42-strand Dunnett Presence snare wires operate buzz-free, thanks to carefully cut snare beds
Specification
Detail
Type
Snare drum
Shell (Depth x Diameter)
6.5" x 14"
Shell Material
Titanium
Hoops
George Way 2.3mm double-flanged
Color
Raw
Heads
Remo batter, Dunnett Cristal resonant
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