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British Drum Company  |  SKU: MER-1355-SN

British Drum Company Merlin Snare Drum 13x5.5

$549.99

Specs

  • Brand: British Drum Company
  • Series: Merlin
  • Snare size: 13x5.5
  • Snare-shell: Maple/Birch
  • Finish: Maple Pinstripes over Natural Tulip
  • Hand-cut, precision 45-degree round-over bearing edges
  • Proprietary Cold-Pressed Molding of the Drum Shell
  • Elegant Paladium Fittings
  • Brass Snare Wires
  • Hand Crafted in the UK

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The Merlin is crisp and cracking, I love it. Great for heavy rim shots or as a funky snare. The build quality is off the charts too!

Description

If ever there was a wood-shell snare that truly does it all, it’s the Merlin.

The Merlin’s 20-ply shell consists of alternating vertical and horizontal veneers of two sonically superior hardwoods – maple for focused warmth, and birch for direct brightness. The shell is then expertly finished with a black tulip outer veneer inlaid with a tasty double pinstripe of maple.

The Merlin’s response spans the sonic spectrum from warm and resonant, to focused cutting projection and everything in between. Simply tune it into your comfort zone, or higher for even more crispness and cut, or down for a funkier, drier sound. The response accuracy of this super-dynamic design is stunningly good, and the critics agree with the Merlin picking up a Music Industry Association award and a 5-star review in Rhythm Magazine.

  • 20-ply maple/birch shell
  • 2.3mm triple-flanged hoops
  • Palladium lugs
  • Merlin 'B' badge
  • Palladium strainer
  • Brass snare wires
  • BDC Overhead drum heads (images may show Remo heads)

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British Drum Company Merlin Snare Drum 13x5.5
British Drum Company

British Drum Company Merlin Snare Drum 13x5.5

$549.99

If ever there was a wood-shell snare that truly does it all, it’s the Merlin.

The Merlin’s 20-ply shell consists of alternating vertical and horizontal veneers of two sonically superior hardwoods – maple for focused warmth, and birch for direct brightness. The shell is then expertly finished with a black tulip outer veneer inlaid with a tasty double pinstripe of maple.

The Merlin’s response spans the sonic spectrum from warm and resonant, to focused cutting projection and everything in between. Simply tune it into your comfort zone, or higher for even more crispness and cut, or down for a funkier, drier sound. The response accuracy of this super-dynamic design is stunningly good, and the critics agree with the Merlin picking up a Music Industry Association award and a 5-star review in Rhythm Magazine.

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