{"product_id":"workbench-series-15-x-4-5-maple-gum-hybrid-snare","title":"Workbench Series 15\" x 4.5\" Maple\/Gum Hybrid Snare - Prototype","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm not sure what to call this size drum, but I think I like the term \"Fat Piccolo.\" You can tune it up high, but I think it really sits better at medium and low tunings. The diameter and depth combine to create a nice, dark, fat sound, but it's still shallow enough to have great snare response. And the Maple\/Gum shell adds an even richer overall tone to this drum. For fun, I added a silver dot on the bottom of the single-ply batter head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the story with this drum?\u003c\/strong\u003e This drum is another experiment—I was inspired by a 4\" × 15\" Ludwig Black Magic snare I played several years ago, as well as a 1920s original Ludwig Black Beauty that came in for repairs. I just fell in love with these dimensions, and I know this will become a regular size on future builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes this a \"Prototype\" drum?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Pearl SR-017 throw-off was mounted just a bit too high on the shell. That's it. I did it this way to get the proper break angle on the snare wires, but unfortunately, the overall size of the throw-off pushed the top mounting hole a little too close to the batter head. At higher tensions, the rim can touch the throw-off. For the most part, you probably won't have this drum tuned that high.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe only other issue is the gaskets on the lugs. This style of gasket degrades over time, so on future builds I'll make my own custom gaskets from better material.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\" × 4.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e7-ply Maple\/Gum\/Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing Edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30° with 1\/8\" outer round-over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Orange Mottled Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 modern brass tube lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3mm Steel Triple Flanged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrow-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl SR-017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButt Plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl SR-018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnare Wires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl Ultra-Sound 15\" 20-strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kline Drums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52371626754344,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5001\/7576\/files\/IMG_9918.jpg?v=1789131826","url":"https:\/\/www.klinedrums.com\/products\/workbench-series-15-x-4-5-maple-gum-hybrid-snare","provider":"Kline Drums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}