The Dunnett Classic 14x7 Magnesium Snare Drum (714MG-RDC) features a magnesium shell with straight bearing edges, 10 double-ended brass R9 tube lugs, die-cast hoops, Dunnett R5 throw-off and butt plate, Dunnett Hypervent, 42-strand Presence snare wires, Dunnett logo Remo Coated Ambassador batter drumhead, Dunnett Cristal Res-O-Clear snare side drumhead, a raw "living" magnesium finish, chrome hardware, and Dunnett Classic logo and script badges. Dunnett logo soft snare drum bag included with purchase.
When Ronn Dunnett first began his work with metal shell prototypes he experimented with every material he had access to - from iron to beryllium. That work resulted in two of the lightest metal drum shells ever made, one of which you are familiar with: Titanium. The other was a prototype Magnesium shell. At that point Ronn decided to focus on perfecting the Titanium snare drum and the Magnesium prototype was relegated to the back shelf of his shop - until 2009 when he applied his knowledge of metal and shell fabrication to perfect the Magnesium drum shell - which he has achieved. The result is a truly remarkable snare drum, one that stands alone sonically. A drum that must be heard and played to be fully appreciated. Dunnett Classic Magnesium drums are bespoke instruments, making them a very rare offering from Dunnett Classic.
