British Drum Company Merlin 14″x5.5" Snare Drum

British Drum Co Merlin Snare Drum is critically-acclaimed by players and pundits alike. Merlin snare drum’s reputation is assured, with commendations from the Music Industry Association and an impressive 5-star review in Rhythm Magazine. If you are looking for a snare drum that you can be certain will deliver the goods in all musical situations, then the Merlin is the snare drum for you. Like the world-class Rolls Royce aviation engine which inspired it, the Merlin excels in delivering outstanding performance precisely when it matters. When the occasion demands, Merlin will not let you down. This beautiful instrument is handcrafted utilising a 20-ply shell of alternating vertical and horizontal veneers – Maple for focus and warmth, and Birch for brightness and projection. The shell is then precision finished using a Black Tulip veneer and detailed with a stylish inlaid double pinstripe of maple. The Merlin is available in two options – 14” x 5.5”, 14” x 6.5” – each with its own characteristic voice offering a wide variety of sonic possibilities.

The main features include:

• 20-ply shell crafted from Maple and Birch
• Triple-flanged hoops
• Palladium lugs
• Palladium snare strainer
• Laser-engraved vent badges denoting the name of the drum and proudly displaying that our drums are made In Britain
• Laser-engraved British Drum Co badge British Drum Co colour co-ordinated with a stylish gold panel adding an air of sophistication
• British Drum Co Overhead drumheads