Vintage Snare Wire 12
Vintage Snare Wire 12
$35.00
for 14″
*0.5mm thick Brass End Plate
*Vintage Wire 12 Strand
*Dry (DR) Only
Additional information
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
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Description
The number of snare wires is a fundamental factor in defining a snare’s resonance and character – allowing a single drum to display completely different sound characteristics. Generally, more wires bring sensitivity and a bright tone, while fewer wires deliver a drier, more direct tone with stronger shell presence.
The strength of the CPSL-14DR12 lies in the wonderfully controlled sound it provides and the way it emphasizes shell resonance. Simply swapping wires will open the door to new playing approaches and sonic possibilities.
Even on vintage drums with deep snare beds from the 1940s, or the nearly flat beds of the 1960s, these wires reduce unwanted snare buzz and give maximum functionality.
Fewer wires does not mean “less response” – it represents a musical choice – a new way to unlock your snare drum’s true voice.
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Huge shoutout to Stephen Perkins @stephenperkinsdrummer for sharing his thoughts on our snare wires. It’s always an honor to receive feedback from such a respected artist.
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The vintage wires, bring warmth and articulation, making my snares sound explosive and sensitive at the same time.
Bobby Rondinelli
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I love vintage snare wires because they give the drum more definition while making it sound fatter and thicker, without sacrificing sensitivity.
Anderson Quintero @anderquinterodrums
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Big respect to Carmine Appice @carmineappice for showing love to our snare wires - always awesome hearing from a legend who knows tone!
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Canopus Vintage snare wires (CPSL-14DR) are simply the best snare wires in the world. They make my snare sound so much better. They choke less, have a beautiful tone and the wires produce a very nice, sweet and delicate snare sound! Thank you Canopus!!!
Jordi Geuens @jordigeuens
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Big love to Curt Bisquera @curtbisq for talking about Canopus snare wires (CPSL-14NP). Your support means a lot!
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Adding the Canopus CPSL-14DR16 Vintage Snare Wire to my 6.5”x14” “The Bronze” Hand Hammered Bronze snare drum has completely transformed the instrument. The drum now speaks with brightness, life, joy, and even a sense of peace, making every stroke feel more connected to the music.
Technically, the change is just as remarkable - the response is crisp and immediate, ghost notes articulate with clarity, and backbeats carry a powerful presence. The wires enhance the natural depth of “The Bronze,” unlocking a perfect balance of sensitivity, resonance, and projection.
As a Canopus Drums artist, I’m filled with gratitude. These snare wires haven’t just enhanced my drum—they’ve brought it to life in a way that inspires me every time I play. Thank you, Canopus, for continuing to create gear that elevates both the instrument and the music.
Joshua Alderete @joshuaalderetemusic
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I will not change the drum heads unless they are punctured or pitted because once a head is seated on a drum for a certain period, it creates a kind of bond with the drum.
I change the snare wire because the new wire brings new life to the drum.
I like the plain brass one, CPSL-14DR.
Brian Blade
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