Wood Hoop
Our wooden hoops are made out of Maple – which gives a very appealing, short sustain – with a pure and dry, but warm sound.
*Please note that “Bolt Tight” does not come as a standard feature. If you would prefer these hoops with “Bolt Tight”, please inform us in advance.
| Size | Tension |
| 12″ | 6 |
| 14″ | 8 |
| 14″ | 8 for snare |
| 14″ | 10 |
| 14″ | 10 for snare |
Brass Straight Hoop
Reproduction of the classic, vintage sound
The distinctive character of brass hoops is a soft and pure sustain – perfectly suited to the reproduction of the classic, vintage sound.
| material | thickness | plating |
| Brass | 2.3mm | Nickel |
| Brass Straight Hoop | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Size | Tension |
| BST214-8 | 14" | 8 |
| BSS214-8 | 14" | 8 for snare |
Brass Hoop
Mellow tone and Pure sustain
Brass hoops provide a round sound and natural sustain. We utilize nickel plating to extract the best possible performance out of the brass material.
| material | thickness | plating |
| Brass | 2.3mm | Nickel |
| Brass Hoop | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Size | Tension |
| BKT312-6 | 12" | 6 |
| BKT313-6 | 13" | 6 |
| BKT313-8 | 13" | 8 |
| BKS313-8 | 13" | 8 for snare |
| BKT314-8 | 14" | 8 |
| BKS314-8 | 14" | 8 for snare |
| BKT316-8 | 16" | 8 |
High Edge Hoop
Controlled sound projection, Diverse tonal possibilities
With a height of 20.5mm these hoops offer direct sound projection and focused sound. These hoops will respond to different stick positions to produce a wide variety of rim shot sounds.
| material | thickness | plating |
| Steel | 2.3mm | Chrome |
| High Edge Hoop | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Size | Tension |
| HKT314-8 | 14" | 8 |
| HKS314-8 | 8 for snare | |
Round Edge Hoop
Powerful attack and Focused sustain
Round edge hoops emphasize the high pitched overtones and generate a powerful attack. This hoop has a “stick saver” type of shape – which provides a more focused sound and a shorter sustain.
| material | thickness | plating |
| Steel | 2.3mm | Chrome |
| Round Edge Hoop | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Size | Tension |
| RKT314-8 | 14" | 8 |
| RKS314-8 | 8 for snare | |
Diecast Hoop
Defined sound profile, Direct, concentrated projection
Canopus die-cast hoops produce a clearly defined tone . They respond to every stroke with full-bodied projection . We have focused on hoop shape and thickness, and used the unique properties of zinc material in order to provide a natural “crack” sound.
| material | thickness | plating |
| Diecast | – | Chrome |
| Diecast Hoop | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Size | Tension |
| DDC1308B | 13" | 8 |
| DDC1308S | 8 for snare | |
| DDC1408B | 14" | 8 |
| DDC1408S | 8 for snare | |
Power Hoop
Balanced projection and Expansive sound
Power Hoops have a low 17.5mm height. They produce an uncompressed sound and a full, broad rim shot. The edge height allows ease of playability and may also reduce missed rim shots.
| material | thickness | plating |
| Steel | 2.3mm | Chrome |
| Power Hoop | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Size | Tension |
| PKT308-5 | 8" | 5 |
| PKT310-6 | 10" | 6 |
| PKS310-6 | 6 for snare | |
| PKT312-6 | 12" | 6 |
| PKS312-6 | 6 for snare | |
| PKT313-6 | 13" | 6 |
| PKS313-6 | 6 for snare | |
| PKT313-8 | 8 | |
| PKS313-8 | 8 for snare | |
| PKT314-8 | 14" | 8 |
| PKS314-8 | 8 for snare | |
| PKT314-10 | 10 | |
| PKS314-10 | 10 for snare | |
| PKT315-8 | 15" | 8 |
| PKT316-8 | 16" | 8 |
| PKT318-8 | 18" | 8 |
Steel hoop
Natural projection and Unrestricted resonance
Steel hoops offer a lighter, full-bodied resonance. They are suitable for producing a more “vintage” tone.
| material | thickness | plating |
| Steel | 1.6mm | Chrome |
| Steel Hoop | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Size | Tension |
| SKT310-6 | 10" | 6 |
| SKT312-6 | 12" | 6 |
| SKT313-6 | 13" | 6 |
| SKT314-8 | 14" | 8 |
| SKS314-8 | 8 for snare | |
| SKT316-8 | 16" | 8 |