Sound Pure's Take

Meet Beowulf, who is a 2008 Dunnett Classic Titanium snare drum. We rarely see Dunnett drums used, let alone titanium, so needless to say we were excited when this guy arrived here.
Much like its namesake, this Dunnett Classic Titanium exudes power; it is  articulate, dry, and projects mid frequencies incredibly well with minimal overtones. On the lower side of the tuning range, it has big, round body with plenty of attack and a dark tone. The 8 lug configuration provides the perfect amount of tension and body without constricting the tuning possibilities.
A 20-year recipe, the Dunnett is one of the first to walk down the road of Titanium, and remains one of the most respected builders in the world utilizing this type of rare material. This 2008 snare, 20 years into their Titanium skill-honing process, you will find construction refinement commiserate with some of the finest builds in their production history.
The Dunnett tube lugs have a solid feel with a throwback charm, and the Dunnett script-style badge is reminiscent of vintage drums. Beowulf has met with an untimely accident and is missing one D on a badge which now reads "unnett"(see photos). This tiny character flaw does not affect the playability of this drum but is noted. Also of note, this drum has been drilled for the Hypervent, but it is missing the knurled knob to close the vent.
The Dunnett titanium shell has long been one of the most sought-after drums within the Dunnett catalog for nearly two decades. Many have tried to replicate the sound, but none have truly accomplished the tone of the true original. Experience the difference yourself.

From Dunnett Classic Drums

This is the flagship model for Dunnett Classic - the original Titanium snare drum AKA "The Bomb." Often copied but never duplicated, the Classic Titanium offers a pure, rich tonality with controlled overtones that offer a unique dissonant ring. The Dunnett Classic Titanium is made using Dunnett's proprietary Year 20 formula Titanium - a U.S. made material that is exclusive to Dunnett.This snare drum is a favorite of many of today's top professional drummers and recording studios.  

Dunnett Classic Snare Drum Features:

  • R4.0 or R7.0 Quick release swivel lever Throw off

  • Tripled flanged 2.3mm hoops

  • R7 tube lugs

  • 42 strand snare wires

  • Raw Finish

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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