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In Pictures: First look at DW's new snares

By Rich Chamberlain
published 28 June 2010

Take a peek at DW's latest offerings

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In Pictures: First look at DW's new snares
Take a peek at DW's latest offerings

In Pictures: First look at DW's new snares

DW has unveiled the latest additions to its Collector’s Series snare range. The drum giant has come up with four new models – Top Edge, Super Solid Edge, Solid Stave and Vintage Steel. Come inside to take a look at the new models up close and personal.

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DW Vintage Steel
DW's Vintage Brass Snare

DW Vintage Steel

The Vintage Steel is available as Vintage Copper or Vintage Brass. The snazzy shot above is of the latter. To get your hands on one you’ll have to shell (excuse the pun) out between £509.72 and £543.75 depending on your chosen model and finish.

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DW Top Edge
Featuring X-Shell 10-ply maple

DW Top Edge

DW’s Top Edge snare retails from £815.97 and comes loaded with a heavy-gauge alloy Edge ring along the top of the drum and an X-Shell 10-ply maple below. As you can see from this picture, it looks pretty special.

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DW Super Solid Edge
They keep on coming...

DW Super Solid Edge

Next up is the Super Solid Edge. With a retail price of £1,156.24 you’ll deep pockets, but for your cash you’ll get this gorgeous 3-piece walnut/maple solid shell.

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DW Solid Stave
And finally...

DW Solid Stave

Last, but certainly not least, is the Solid Stave. Retailing at £679.86, you can customise your choice with five different hardware plating choices.

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DW's MAG throw-off
Change positions in the blink of an eye

DW's MAG throw-off

Whichever snare you plump for will come with DW’s MAG throw-off system, which utilises the wonders of technology (namely a magnetic mechanism) to help you quickly change between its three positions. Nice.

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Rich Chamberlain
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Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).

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