DRUMS

  From a warm whisper to a deep roar - Elevate your snare drum to its full potential The snare drum is the most important component in the drum set, and the snare-wire is a crucial component of your drum’s sound. This fact has not been widely recognized until very recently; only a few drummers understand this important connection. In 1960, Ludwig and Slingerland manufactured what has now become the standard for good vintage wires. Several manufacturers have tried to re-produce the sound. After years of research, we have replicated the Slingerland wire taking several factors into account such as material, spiral diameter and pitch. We finally decided on a core thickness of 0.5 mm, a spiral diameter of 1.35mm and a pitch of 3.4 mm. In that process, we also found that the end plate is another determinant of a snare-wire’s sensitivity, and we have tried various sizes for these as well. We concluded that 0.5mm is optimal to hold the wires. We also decided to exclude the guiding grooves for snare strings and tapes that most manufacturers use. These guiding grooves impaired the sensitivity of the snare drum. Our end plate is quite thin however; it may have caused breakage of strings and tapes. We resolved the problem by having the lapel at the holes on the end plate.   After years of careful analysis of the material composition, thickness of the end plate, shaping experiments and production consideration, we have the CANOPUS Vintage Snare Wire.Super Jazz drummer Bill Stewart once visited us. He was so impressed by our proto-type Vintage Snare Wires he asked us if he could use it. Many CANOPUS endorsers appreciate the sound quality of this snare wire.   42 Strand Rich Impact *discontinuous* These new Canopus 42 strand snare wires give a unique rich and full sound, and provide great impact.Having 42 strands may initially give an impression of being “too much”,  but the VSW-42 wires feature ultra thin end plates – allowing players to enjoy maximum tone and response at all volume levels, whilst also providing great sensitivity and control over the sound. Players can enjoy a comfortably muted, tight sound and very quick response.   * 0.5mm thick Brass End Plate* Vintage Wire 42 Strand* Dry (DR) Only

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Snare wires which enhance even the subtitles of nuances in the midst of very loud backbeats! By adopting spiral wires with an abundance of coils coupled with 1mm end-plates, we have achieved a good balance between volume that is aggressive enough for a powerful backbeat and swift response for delicate phrasing. With this one snare wire, you can hav a an aggressive, loud snare sound and maintain sensitivity. CPSS-BB14DR（Dry=Without plating） These snare wires create a loud attack and sharp response even for ghost notes. Very effective for wood-shell snare drums. CPSS-BB14NP（Nickel plated） These snare wires have both a loud attack and bright sound. They have an enormous effect on metal-shell snare drums. They will improve the potential of a loud snare tremendously. CPSS-BB14SNPW (Nickel Plated) Canopus Back Beat snare wires have been developed to emphasize the back-beat – especially in high volume situations where the snare sound may feel like it is being buried by other instruments.Maintaining these qualities of the standard Canopus Back Beat wires, we have developed the extra wide 42 strand snare wire – which allows the drummer to play comfortably, without straining, while delivering a full, pleasing snare back-beat at all volume levels. We have eliminated 2 common problems of other wide snares: 1) Canopus 42 strand snare wires do not mute the resonance and response of the drum. 2) We have controlled the indistinct sound created by excess snare buzz. Furthermore, the 42 strand snare uses high quality nickel plated wires which highlight every nuance of sound and vibration and yet have a controlled response and sustain. Enjoy the open, powerful and responsive sound.

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From a warm whisper to a deep roar - Elevate your snare drum to its full potential The snare drum is the most important component in the drum set, and the snare-wire is a crucial component of your drum’s sound. This fact has not been widely recognized until very recently; only a few drummers understand this important connection. In 1960, Ludwig and Slingerland manufactured what has now become the standard for good vintage wires. Several manufacturers have tried to re-produce the sound. After years of research, we have replicated the Slingerland wire taking several factors into account such as material, spiral diameter and pitch. We finally decided on a core thickness of 0.5 mm, a spiral diameter of 1.35mm and a pitch of 3.4 mm. In that process, we also found that the end plate is another determinant of a snare-wire’s sensitivity, and we have tried various sizes for these as well. We concluded that 0.5mm is optimal to hold the wires. We also decided to exclude the guiding grooves for snare strings and tapes that most manufacturers use. These guiding grooves impaired the sensitivity of the snare drum. Our end plate is quite thin however; it may have caused breakage of strings and tapes. We resolved the problem by having the lapel at the holes on the end plate.   After years of careful analysis of the material composition, thickness of the end plate, shaping experiments and production consideration, we have the CANOPUS Vintage Snare Wire.Super Jazz drummer Bill Stewart once visited us. He was so impressed by our proto-type Vintage Snare Wires he asked us if he could use it. Many CANOPUS endorsers appreciate the sound quality of this snare wire.

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E-Trix Triggers available in set: Contains: 1x Stereo trigger, 4x mono trigger, 5x Onyx Black SkyGels Single: Stereo - Dual trigger Mono  trigger All Triggers are  supplied with small double-sided tape for use with some mesh heads

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It enables you to angle it at 3 different positions.

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Nylon Snare Wire Belt (CNB) We have selected flexible nylon fiber for its excellent durability in a woven belt. With this innovative snare belt, we got a natural response of a snare wire similar to the snare wire cord, and what is more, the choked sound caused by conventional film belt is not noticed at all. Snare Wire Cord (CNC) This is an ideal cord for a sustaining, “natural bound” and “stabilizing” snare wire. The only drawback used to be a sudden break of the string while in use.Canopus has conducted research into core fiber material, thread volume and weaving technique to come up with a very durable snare cord with natural bound (compared with our products in the past).The fitting of these snare wires have vastly improved whether loosely or tightly adjusted. This is a most suitable item for situations where delicacy is required (in a recording for instance).

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The 1.5mm-thick brass shell gives a much more solid sound than its appearance may suggest - providing the perfect blend of rich depth, balanced mid-low frequencies and great projection. Its sound far exceeds expectations for this type of snare - and meets all the demands of today's music scene.  It comes standard with a baseball bat-type, 3-position inner muffler for enhanced playability and a variety of personalized sounds. The sound is the result of a perfect balance of shell material and thickness, bearing edge design and lapel length. It is undoubtedly going to be a hit with many players.

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Super Sensitive snare wires  Canopus Vintage snare wires are now available for Ludwig Super Sensitive drums made after 1968!The dry, warm tone of these wires brings out the original soothing and pleasant sound of these vintage drums.These wires not only give a deep, unified sound – they also provide remarkable sensitivity – making them a “must have” item for lovers of vintage snare drums.(These can also be used for YAMAHA 70’s parallel action drums SD-055M and 065M) Radio King “Clamshell” snare wires  Great news for Slingerland Radio King users!Snare wires for exclusive use on Radio King 14” snare drums with “Clamshell” strainer are now available from Canopus.The sound of these wires blends beautifully with the sound of 1ply maple and faithfully reproduces the classic “fat” and “dry” sound.For anyone who is looking for a tone that is as close as possible to the original snare sound, these snare wires are essential!

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NV60-M1 Snare Drum Revive The 60’s Jazz Sound With our NV60 M1 snare drum we have achieved the perfect balance between the classic, vintage sound of the 1960’s and the expectations of modern snare performance and design. Its rich, sophisticated sound suits it to a wide range of musical genres. A major attraction of the NV60-M1 is its wider tuning range – which one is unlikely to experience with vintage drums.     NO. NV60M1S-1455 (14"x5.5") NV60M1S-1465 (14"x6.5") LUG: Brass HOOP: Die-Cast/8 SNARE WIRE: Vintage Snare Wire [CPSL-14DR] SHELL: 7Ply Maple+Poplar 7.5mm FINISH: Oil / Wrapping / Lacquer

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  BRO’S KIT SK-16 Bro’s Kit SK-16 is ideal for playing in limited spaces such as Jazz bar, cafes and clubs, and also for carrying around for street live. Adopting an all-Birch shell, you can experience a rich low frequency range that you can not think of as a 16″ bass drum, and colorful tom sound! You will be amazed the sound quality of the entire set is in low price range. No SK-16 Shell All Birch Shell Size BD 16”x14”FT 13”x13”TT 10”x8”SD 13”x5.5”w/ Tom Holder, BD riser BRO’S KIT SK-20 Bro’s Kit SK-20 is for all genres with a 20″ bass drum and a shallow tom set up. Adopting an all-Birch shell, you can experience the well balanced tom and floor tom, with excellent sound and low end of the 20” bass drum which is comparable to 22” set. It can be used for school equipment such as club activities for a long time, making it a recommended size balance.   No SK-20 Shell All Birch Shell Size BD 20”x16”FT 14”x14”TT 12“x8”TT 10”x8”SD 14”x5.5”w/ Tom Holder

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NV60-M2 Snare Drum For our NV60-M2, we analyzed the drum sound that stormed the rock world in the 1960’s. The shell construction is made of 3 ply mahogany and poplar with a maple reinforcement.Thin 1.6mm pressed hoops that are customized for the NV60-M2 shells further refine the vintage sound.The attack sounds from the surface of the head father than the point to create an immediate response with sticks and beaters. Crisp and clear sounds recreate the nostalgic sensation of a vintage rock kit and cleanly articulate every audible stroke. *We recommend as the standard specification for the NV60-M2 without bolt-tight washers since we put more emphasis on the reproduction of the vintage sound of 1960s.  

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The dry, seasoned sound of an aged instrument. White Ash was the material widely used to make Fender guitars until the middle of 1950s. Strong attack and quick response are the primary characteristics of this material. Since ash wood is relatively rigid, and challenging to process, its use for musical instruments has gradually decreased over time. On the other hand, it shows some favorable characteristics – displaying a well balanced nature, both in resiliency and hardness. Of all woods ash has the best strength to weight ratio – making it the wood of choice for baseball bats. Its wonderful bending properties make it popular for fine woodworking and furniture making. These qualities combine to make it an ideal material for strong, light, resonant drums. We have combined the ash material with poplar and, using Canopus’ original processing technique for the bearing edges, this has enabled us to create a drum sound with a “seasoned taste” to it. Now, you can enjoy a vintage-like sound which is both dry and resilient. It displays a full low frequency response, short sustain and clear projection. Playing these drums will give you a comfortable feeling of familiarity – like the sound and feel of an instrument you have known for many years. Furthermore, the natural beauty of the ash woodgrain, when colored, is particularly attractive.

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