Sonor Gavin Harrison Protean 14x5.25 Snare Drum Premium Edition
The Gavin Harrison "Protean" Signature snare drums
In late 2011, SONOR and Gavin began working on the “Protean” project with the goal to create a snare drum that is as musically versatile as Gavin himself. The name “Protean” comes from Greek mythology meaning “versatile” and “diverse”. Gavin wanted this snare drum to be a daily workhorse instrument that can be quickly altered to suit the musical situation.
“When I had the chance to design this Snare Drum together with SONOR I knew exactly what I wanted to achieve because it is based on my experience of the last 30 years playing professionally. I chose the shell material, the hybrid bearing edges, the dampening rings, the S-Hoop and the 8-strand snare wires because I know they work in all sorts of different situations. We called the drum ‘Protean’ because it’s versatile and you can change the features very quickly to get a sound that will be musically right. I wanted the look of the drum to be able to fit in with any drum set. It has a sleek Art Deco look about it with a classic black satin finish.
It‘s the best of vintage meets modern innovation and to play it is my dream come true.” Gavin Harrison
Shell : 6ply Birch
Finish : Semi Gloss Black Lacquer
Hoops : S Hoop on Top, triple flanged steel hoop on Bottom
Size : 14x5.25
Heads : Remo USA Controlled Sound on Top, Clear Ambassador on Bottom
Made in Germany
Comes with a set of 3 dampening rings and 2 Protean tuning keys. This Premium Edition additionally includes a unique Protean case, made by Hardcase UK. The case contains the “EQ” and “Spacer” snare wires, secured in a wooden box, separated from the drum itself.