Pork Pie produces some of my favorite snare drums that have come through the shop, and this snare very quickly found a place in my heart. Beech is similar in hardness to Birch, but with a rougher grain, giving the wood dark, dry tone with plenty of projection. 7x13 snare drums are quickly becoming my favorites because of their versatility across tuning ranges, and this snare drum is a prime example. The 7" depth provides a full tonal body that is accentuated by the natural low-end of beech, while the 13" diameter serves to focus the sound, especially in higher tunings. Tuned low, this drum has a wonderfully fat and round response. Bringing the tension up a bit produces a dry midrange bark, while cranking up the tension to a high tuning gives the drum a quick, articulate attack.
The projection of this snare makes it excellent for rock and fusion players, while the dark and dry tone allows it to sit well in any mix, making it an enticing option for jazz players as well. This specific drum is the only one of its kind, so grab it before you miss out!