Gretsch Full Range 12 x 5.5″ Snare Drum – Birch
£139.00
The Gretsch Birch Snare Drum is designed to deliver the focused, dry and studio-friendly sound that birch shells are renowned for. Built around an 8-ply birch shell with precision 30° bearing edges, it produces crisp attack, controlled sustain and excellent projection, making it equally at home on stage and in the recording studio.
Key Features:
- 8-ply birch shell
- 30° bearing edges for enhanced articulation and sensitivity
- 20-strand steel snare wires
- 2.5mm triple-flanged hoops
- Gretsch Full Range Throw-Off and Butt Plate
- Description
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- Warranty & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Description
Gretsch Birch Snare Drums capture all the tonal characteristics that have made birch a favourite among recording engineers and professional drummers. The 8-ply birch shell delivers a naturally dry, focused voice with a short sustain that sits perfectly in a mix without excessive overtones. Precision 30° bearing edges maximise sensitivity and tuning consistency, while the 20-strand steel snare wires provide crisp articulation and excellent dynamic response. Completing the package are 2.5mm triple-flanged hoops for an open, musical feel and Gretsch’s Full Range Throw-Off for smooth, dependable snare operation.
Specifications:
- 8-ply birch shell
- 30° bearing edges
- 20-strand steel snare wires
- 2.5mm triple-flanged hoops
- 12.7mm direct-to-shell mount
- Gretsch Full Range Throw-Off and Butt Plate
Built to Perform:
- Birch shell produces a dry, focused tone with controlled sustain
- Excellent projection with minimal unwanted overtones
- Highly responsive across a broad tuning range
- Ideal for close-miking in studio environments
- Professional Gretsch craftsmanship delivers reliable performance for stage and studio
Ideal For:
- Professional drummers
- Studio recording
- Live performance
- Rock, pop, country, gospel and contemporary music
- Players seeking a dry, articulate and recording-friendly birch snare drum
At Drum Central we want you to be able to shop with confidence and are happy to offer a 2 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee on all of our new products. (All products sold are considered new unless clearly stated. This includes ex display models.)
If within 30 days of receiving your purchase you decide it is not right for you providing it is returned in “as new” condition within its unopened original packing we will refund or exchange your item as desired. In cases where packaging has been opened we may be unable to offer a refund but in some cases will offer a refund that reflects the reduced resale value of the item.
We do our best to make sure every aspect of your Drum Central order goes smoothly but in the event that an item arrives either damaged or incorrect then notify us within 14 days and we will arrange a free collection so as to get the item swapped or replaced.
If your purchase develops a fault within the 2 year warranty period you can return it to us and we will repair or replace it. A fault is defined as a defect that you would not normally expect to occur through normal wear and tear and that has not been caused by improper use.
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