Vintage Snare Wire for Chrome Plated
Vintage Snare Wire for Chrome Plated
$35.00
snare drum is the most important component in the drum set, and the snare-wire is a crucial component of your drum’s sound. This fact has not been widely recognized until very recently; only a few drummers understand this important connection.
1n 1960, Ludwig and Slingerland manufactured what has now become the standard for good vintage wires. Several manufacturers have tried to re-produce the sound. After years of research, we have replicated the Slingerland wire taking several factors into account such as material, spiral diameter and pitch. We finally decided on a core thickness of 0.5 mm, a spiral diameter of 1.35mm and a pitch of 3.4 mm.
In that process, we also found that the end plate is another determinant of a snare-wire’s sensitivity, and we have tried various sizes for these as well. We concluded that 0.5mm is optimal to hold the wires. We also decided to exclude the guiding grooves for snare strings and tapes that most manufacturers use. These guiding grooves impaired the sensitivity of the snare drum. Our end plate is quite thin however; it may have caused breakage of strings and tapes. We resolved the problem by having the lapel at the holes on the end plate.
After years of careful analysis of the material composition, thickness of the end plate, shaping experiments and production consideration, we have the CANOPUS Vintage Snare Wire.
Super Jazz drummer Bill Stewart once visited us. He was so impressed by our proto-type Vintage Snare Wires he asked us if he could use it. Many CANOPUS endorsers appreciate the sound quality of this snare wire.
2 type for your choice,DR and NP
DR : Without plating – dry and crisp sound
NP : Chrome Plating – reduced unwanted high pitch overtone,yet rich and mild sound
(ZL : for Zelkova snare drum)
Additional information
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Size | 10, 12, 13, 14 |
| Select | Regular, For Zelkova |
Description
Photos from Instagram
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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#repost Canopus accessory artist Carlos Torres carlostorresdrums from Colombia is using the Vintage Wires and Bolt Tight.
Follow him for upcoming shows!!
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Canopus accessory artist Carlos Torres @carlostorresdrums from Colombia is using the Vintage Wires and Bolt Tight.
Follow him for upcoming shows!!
#canopus #canopusdrums #designedtobedifferent #canopusaccessoryartist #canopusvintagewire #canopusbolttight
#canopusvintagewire #canopusbackbeat The Canopus snarewires do make a difference. Famous for a reason!
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#canopusvintagewire #canopusbackbeat The Canopus snarewires do make a difference. Famous for a reason!
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Still serving the music well. The past week in studio I`ve chosen to use some old & some new. A balance of great quality instruments inline with a vision on sound always makes a positive creative experience.
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Circa 1960`s round badge Gretsch , 14" American Custom Copper & 13" Brooklyn snares.
Paiste Cymbals Masters series & Twenty Masters series cymbals including a few 21" prototypes I`ve worked with them on.
Remo Inc. coated Ambassador drum heads.
My signature AM595 Vater Drumsticks brushes, specifically sticks & mallets.
Plunge Audio custom in ears.
Dwdrums hardware.
Vintage external bass drum mute and cymbal sizzle arm.
GON BOPS and Sonor cahons. #canopusvintagewire #canopusspeedmasterbearing
