The Zelkova Snare Drum, which has a hollowed one piece drum shell, can be described as the purest form of the drum. Only one hollowed piece can be taken from a stump of precious 200 year old Zelkova wood, also called Akagi or “red wood.” The sound that is produced from a single piece of wood has a unique and powerful attack. Each stroke produces a “block of sound” with a sharp edge and a thick low pitch, while maintaining the warmth of natural wood. The special nature of Zelkova is highly revered and sought after by top drummers around the world.

LUG

Brass

HOOP

Die-Cast / 8

SNARE WIRE

Vintage Snare Wire (CPSL-ZL14NP)

SHELL

One-Piece Hollowed Zelkova 14mm

Signed by Shinichi Usuda, Founder of Canopus Drums