Overview
The shell of the Nomad snare is made of 1.2mm thick brass, which really allows the snare to sing. The 45-degree bearing edge contributes to that sound, as it allows the drumhead to make optimal contact with the shell. With its 13-inch diameter, this snare has an open, bright character and a very sensitive response, no matter if you tune it high or low. The 6-inch deep shell gives the drum plenty of volume and a beautiful, warm and open sound.
Thanks to the Sonic Saver hoops, shell resonance has been optimised and rimclicks and rimshots have a great sound that is well balanced with the open snare sound. With the Cylinder-Drive snare strainer, it's easy to adjust how tight you want the steel snare wires against the resonant head.
The snare drum has a Sirocco Burst finish and it's adorned with a number of nomadic African Adinkra “Sesa Wo Suban” symbols representing life transformation. The drum weighs in at a hefty 4.6kg. The shell is brushed and plated with a combination of copper (the light central band) and black nickel.
This is another one of those drums that comes up for sale very rarely and commands a really high price when it does!
Original review text: Warren Armstrong
Main image taken by me for Sound Attak in Colchester
Other images courtesy of Warren Armstrong, Mapex Japan, Julio from Neko Music in Japan and Jason Vazquez. Thanks a million folks!
