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In Pictures: SJC snare within a snare

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By Rich Chamberlain published 29 February 2012

Killer new snare from US custom experts

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In Pictures: SJC snare within a snare

In Pictures: SJC snare within a snare

This year's NAMM show featured a ton of convention-defying gear (remember those Molecules drums we showed you last week?), and one of the coolest piece of drum gear we stumbled upon came from US custom company SJC.

Yup, that's right, SJC went and put a snare within a snare. Read on for full details.

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In Pictures: SJC snare within a snare

In Pictures: SJC snare within a snare

This 14"x7" snare has an 8"x4" snare set inside it. Why? Why not?!

The clear acrylic outer snare shell has a custom green and white diagonal striped veneer inner snare.There's also single tube lugs, diecast hoops, flat black hardware, snare wires on both snares.

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In Pictures: SJC snare within a snare

In Pictures: SJC snare within a snare

The inset 8"x4" snare also has a two inch vent. For more head over to www.sjcdrums.com.

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Rich Chamberlain
Rich Chamberlain

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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