{"product_id":"kmicic-birch-14-4-5-stave-snare-drum-fully-handmade","title":"Kmicic Birch 14” × 4.5” Stave Snare Drum – Fully Handmade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kmicic Birch 14” × 4.5” is a fully handcrafted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estave-construction birch snare drum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created for drummers who value exceptional precision, powerful projection and the natural character of solid wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shell is built from individual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebirch staves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, carefully shaped and assembled entirely by hand. With a substantial shell thickness of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the drum delivers an immediate, focused and extremely powerful response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe birch shell is individually stained to highlight the natural structure and grain of the wood, giving each instrument its own distinctive appearance. The drum is completed with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrass hardware finished in gold-tone chrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating an elegant contrast with the handcrafted wooden shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥁 Sound \u0026amp; Response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kmicic Birch is an exceptionally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eloud, precise and articulate snare drum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its rigid stave construction and thick shell create excellent projection, fast response and strong definition across the entire dynamic range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of its most important characteristics is its natural control. Thanks to the shell construction and carefully shaped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30° bearing edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the drum produces a focused sound without excessive unwanted overtones. In most situations, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadditional dampening is simply not necessary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drum is also remarkably easy to tune. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-lug configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides precise tension control and allows the Birch to perform beautifully across low, medium and high tunings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom deep and powerful to tight and articulate, the drum retains its precision and personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔊 Sound Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e powerful, focused, precise\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVolume:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e very loud\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAttack:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e immediate and articulate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProjection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e strong and commanding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eResponse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fast and highly sensitive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOvertones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e naturally controlled\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTuning Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wide and versatile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚙️ Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stave Snare Drum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14” × 4.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShell Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Birch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShell Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stave\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShell Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 20 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBearing Edges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30°\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTuning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 lugs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brass with gold-tone chrome finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShell Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stained Birch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully Handmade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪵 Stave Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike conventional plywood shells made from multiple thin veneers, the Kmicic Birch shell is constructed from individual pieces of solid birch arranged as staves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe approximately 20 mm thick shell provides exceptional rigidity and projection, while the 30° bearing edges help create a controlled, focused response. The result is a snare that remains precise and musical without relying on excessive external dampening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧩 Unique Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kmicic Birch combines traditional woodworking, substantial stave construction and carefully selected hardware in a professional instrument made entirely by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely loud when pushed, precise when played delicately and easy to tune across a wide range, it is designed to feel equally comfortable in the studio and on stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid birch. Handmade construction. No unnecessary dampening. 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