Conjure a Big, Bright Maple Snare Sound
The Gretsch Stave Snare Drum has everything you know and love about maple in spades. Its bright overtones, superb resonance, and biting attack are only augmented by its stave construction, thick reinforcement ring, 3mm triple-flanged hoops, and 30° bearing edges. Tilco snare wires, and Gretsch's newly designed full-range throw off and butt plate round out this stellar stave snare drum.
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Stave vs. ply: what's the difference?
The vast majority of drums are made using layered plies. Stave drums, on the other hand, are made by using narrow pieces of wood (staves) that feature a beveled edge and are then glued together to form a cylindrical shape similar to how a barrel is made. This reduces the overall amount of glue necessary to create the shell. What do they sound like? Sweetwater drummers describe stave drums as being warmer and more resonant than their ply-based cousins.
Gretsch Stave Snare Drum Features:
- Stave shell has everything you know and love about maple — attack, brightness, and resonance
- 30° bearing edges help produce an even warmer sound
- Thick reinforcement ring lends durability and resonance
- Tilco snare wires provide ample amounts of articulation
- 3mm triple-flanged hoops produce piercing attack and steadfast tuning stability
- Finished by Gretsch's newly designed full-range throw off and butt plate
