Specially designed for concert use, DÖRFLER symphonic snare drums feature numerous consistently designed details that predestine them for orchestral use like no other drum.
Shell
The shell is made of beech plywood that has been glued several times but is only about 6 mm thick. This gives the drum its characteristically warm, yet precise sound. A wide range of shell sizes is available, allowing the drum to be optimally matched to the work to be played.
Snares
The contact surfaces of the strings — so-called snarebeds — are hand-cut and can thus be adjusted to the individual use of each drum. They are also a basic requirement for the exact separation of individuals attacks. For the same reason, counter hoops made of a special cast alloy are used. They keep even the highest drumhead tensions stable via 10 tensioning screws each and allow the use of natural drumheads without any problems. Finally, single strings are used instead of the spiral carpet, which is unsuitable for concert use. Only they guarantee a fine response that separates precisely in all dynamic registers.
Mechanics
The strings are held in the specially developed strainer, which is certainly the quietest of its kind. Even in pianissimo passages, there are no disturbing noises when the strings are switched on and off. The solid string clamp guarantees a constant tension. The string tension can be adjusted quickly and sensitively via a large knurled screw.
CONFIGURATION
- beech wood shell, wax finish
- custom symphonic strainer
- cast hoops
- cable snares
- batter head REMO Renaissance
- snare head REMO Diplomat
- natural beech colour
Optionals
- calf head KALFO instead of REMO
- silk-wound wire snares
- colour stain red, blue, black, or green
SIZES
Model | Size |
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SCD 413 | 4" x 13" |
SCD 514 | 5" x 14" |
SCD 614 | 6" x 14" |
SCD 714 | 7" x 14" |
SCD 1214 | 12" x 14" Tenor Drum |
SCD 1814 | 18" x 14" Field Drum |
SCD 1215 | 12" x 15" Tenor Drum |
SCD 1815 | 18" x 15" Field Drum |
Other models on request