Gaboon Ebony Snare Drum
Gaboon ebony heartwood is notable for its jet-black color with very few, if any, spots or grains of gray or brown. It is one of the most expensive woods in the world and I have never personally seen another drum made entirely of Gaboon ebony.
It is a very dense wood and this snare has a nice crack and a warm sound. It has a wide tuning range and great sensitivity. This 14 x 6” snare is my favorite snare that I’ve made. It sounds as great as it looks.
All hardware is black nickel, including the DW Mag throw off/3 position butt plate and 3 mm triple flanged hoops. Bearing edges are 45 degrees with an 1/8” roundover and wide, shallow snare beds. It comes equipped with Evans heads and PureSound 30 strand snares.
Audio Samples
Recorded without EQ, compression, or effects at One Music Studios using SM57, SM7B, and C14 microphones. The first take of the build-up and beat are without muffling. The second takes utilize one moon gel on the top head.
