Projection-Plus™ Snare Drums

Our Projection-Plus™ concert snare drums now feature: the Grover Piston Strainer (with GIS Indexing), "low mass" tube lugs (standard), extended "non-spiral" snare wires, and the Grover Snare Outrigger System with five-point micro-fine tuning adjustment.

10-Ply Maple Shells
Our Maple Series features 10-ply shells, constructed from cross-grained New England Maple. We hand-pick only the finest Maple shells, offering a traditional warm tone and superior resonance. 

 

 

SOLID Steam Bent Maple Shells
Our solid maple shells are painstakingly constructed here in New England using sugar maple. These shells are a full 3/8" thick, so strong and solid that they do not require reinforcing rings, thus allowing unobstructed sound transfer inside the shell.

In addition, as the "flagship" of the Grover line, our solid shell models come equipped with die cast hoops, finished in exquisite black nickel and a premium orchestral quality natural skin batter head.

 

 

 

Precision DNC Bearing Edges

Utilizing automated DNC technology, Grover machines all bearing edges and snare beds to extremely close tolerances, resulting in optimal drumhead vibration and drum shell resonance. DNC technology measures the density and depth of each drum shell and machines a custom bearing edge and snare bed accordingly. This custom process results in precise drumhead seating, easy tuning and a consistent attack and decay across a wide dynamic range. A final "hand-sanding" process assures a silky smooth finish.

 

Low Mass Tube Lugs
The close tolerance of DNC technology assures perfect placement of all mounting holes. All hardware fits tightly with no air leakage. Our nodal venting system places a unique Air Dispersion Vent (ADV) at the shell's minimal vibration point. This allows for a faster transient attack while the multiple ports precisely focus and contain air dispersion to maximize the drum's decay.

Our new "low mass" tube lugs reduce mass loading on the shell circumference, enhancing shell resonance and sensitivity. Minimal "shell-to-lug" contact allows the drum to vibrate freely while our 2.3mm super hoops provide dependable, consistent tensioning without choking or altering the drum's sound.

 

Piston Strainer 
One of the greatest features of the Projection-Plus™ snare drum is the Piston Strainer and Snare Outrigger System. This system features a 5-point adjustment feature that lets you tension the snares both laterally and vertically. 

 

 

We adjust each drum to factory specs to insure maximum articulation and the ultimate in snare sensitivity. The Piston Strainer is the quietest, smoothest, strainer ever made! Our GIS Indexing System allows you to note your strainer settings for consistency, or in case you need to change settings during a performance.

 

 

The Finish 
All Maple drums feature an elegant, 10 coat, hand rubbed, lacquer finish. Available in Rich Walnut, Natural Maple, Deep Mahogany or Charcoal Ebony.

 

Projection-Plus™ Snare Drum Models

• GSM-4ET (4.75” x 13” Piccolo) Posses bright, clear projection and ultimate sensitivity. Perfect for chamber situations and light orchestral playing. Equipped with the Silver-Lite Custom Orchestral Snare System. Articulate and responsive from FF down to pppp. Makes soft playing effortless.

• GSM-4ET-SS Solid shell version, die cast hoop and natural skin head upgrade included.
  
• GSM-5ET ( 5.5” x 14”) A versatile snare drum, perfect for orchestral players who prefer a bright, quick speaking drum. Equipped with the combo Silver/Bronze Custom Orchestral Snare System. Responsive and rich sounding throughout the dynamic spectrum. An excellent “general purpose” snare drum.

• GSM-5ET-SS Solid shell version, die cast hoop and natural skin head upgrade included.

•  GSM-6ET (6.5” x 14”) A full bodied, symphonic drum, which holds up to any challenge in the concert hall. Produces a rich, powerful sound and gives maximum projection for those climatic moments, while remaining ultra-sensitive for the most delicate passages. Equipped with the combo Silver/Bronze Custom Orchestral Snare System. This world class drum will cut through a 100 piece ensemble or speak with a whisper.  

• GSM-6ET-SS Solid shell version, die cast hoop and natural skin head upgrade included.
  
•  GSM-14T (14"x14") Our new field drum provide all the power and sensitivity needed for orchestral and concert work. This drum has a roar that's powerful and a whisper that's smooth as silk! A perfect compliment to our concert snare drum line.

SV Series™ Snare Drums

Perfect for students who want a high-quality American made concert snare drum at an affordable price!

SV Series Concert Snare Drums features 10-ply shells constructed from cross-grained New England maple. We hand pick only the finest maple shells, offering a traditional warm tone and superior resonance. Four elegant, hand rubbed, lacquer finishes are available: Natural Maple, Charcoal Ebony, Deep Mahogany, and Rich Walnut.

Combining "state-of-the-art" DNC automation technology and old-world craftsmen ship, we painstakingly craft our "bearing edges" and "snare beds" to optimize drumhead vibration and drum shell resonance. A feathered 45-degree edge allows for easy tuning, precise drumhead seating and consistent attack and decay across a wide dynamic range. Our DNC machining system allows for extremely close tolerances (.001) while our final "hand-sanding" process assures a silky smooth finish.

SV Series snare drum features

• New England maple shells
• DNC automated bearing edges and snare beds
• exclusive non-spiral snare wire that adds projection and a broad dynamic response
• low mass "coffin-style" lugs (isolated with rubber bushings) allow the shell to vibrate freely
• ADV nodal venting system produces a faster attack and maximizes decay
• Gladstone-style throw off is easy to use and worry-free
• 2.3mm hoops (isolated with nylon washers) provide consistent tensioning without choking the drum

SV Series™ Snare Drum Models

• SV-SD4-M: 8-ply Maple (4.75” x 13” Piccolo)
• SV-SD5-M: 10-ply Maple ( 5.5” x 14”)
• SV-SD6-M: 10-ply Maple (6.5” x 14”)