Marching Snare Drum 14 x 12 Grenadier Guards

This drum reflects the proud military heritage of the Grenadier Guards, one of the oldest and most prestigious regiments of the British Army.

The construction of this marching snare drum meets the standards of a true professional instrument, built for performance rather than display, making it an excellent choice for professional musicians, historical reenactment groups and living history organisations.

The total height is 16 inches, with a 14 inch diameter wooden shell that is 12 inches high, finished in blue in blue with the Grenadier Guards emblem. The wooden hoops/rims are painted in traditional black, red & white.

A brass grenade ornament is fitted to the back of the shell, reflecting the distinctive insignia of the Grenadier Guards.

Natural calfskin heads are fitted over wooden counter hoops/rims on both the batter and snare sides, with gut snare wires on snare side mounted on adjustable brass fittings, following traditional construction methods. However, standard 14 inch plastic drumheads are also compatible with this drum and can be used as replacements.

The traditional rope construction method is used with cotton rope and brass rope sliders on both hoops/rims to protect their finish, while the leather braces slide back and forth along the drum rope to tighten or loosen the drum.

A carrying hook is screwed to the top hoop/rim for attaching the carrying belt, along with three brass protective feet that allow the drum to rest on the ground without damaging the hoop’s finish.

The drum comes with a carrying belt and a pair of hardwood drumsticks, as shown in the pictures.