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Bright tone with plenty of attack
The 0.8mm steel shell gives this compact snare a bright, cutting tone with powerful projection and enhanced sustain. Its 10” x 5.5” dimensions produce a high-pitched crack that can stand apart from your main snare and cut through the rest of your kit. This makes it a useful additional voice for sharp accents, breakbeat grooves, and timbale-inspired rhythms. If you play pop, funk, gospel, or Latin styles, its compact dimensions and distinctive steel-shell character give you another sound to bring into grooves and fills without replacing your main snare.
Sensitive enough for subtle details
A thinner 0.8mm shell helps increase sensitivity, allowing the snare to respond clearly when you bring ghost notes and more subtle grooves into your playing. Hand-selected 20-strand steel snare wires further balance articulation, sensitivity, and shell resonance, giving you control across different playing dynamics. This combination means the drum isn't limited to louder accents. You can use its crisp response for detailed rhythmic parts as well as a sharp auxiliary snare sound, expanding the tonal and creative options available around your kit.
Open and resonant response
The 1.5mm triple-flange steel hoops help produce a slightly more open and resonant sound than thicker hoops. Combined with the sustain and projection of the steel shell, they allow the snare to retain its bright character while giving each strike room to resonate. A coated batter head and clear resonant head complete the setup, while six low-mass lugs provide the shell hardware. The result is a compact auxiliary snare designed to deliver clear articulation, strong pitch definition, and the lively response needed for accents, grooves, and additional percussion-style parts.
Easy to add to your kit
A shell-mounted bracket with memory lock makes the snare straightforward to integrate into an existing drum setup. It's designed for mounting with a 10.5mm L-arm (not included), giving you flexibility to place this compact snare where it works comfortably alongside your other drums. The memory lock helps you establish your preferred position when setting up. Visually, the polished chrome shell is matched by chrome hardware for a timeless appearance that can complement a wide range of kit finishes. At just 10” x 5.5”, it adds another distinctive voice without requiring a full-size auxiliary snare.
Safe and stylish transport
Protection that travels well. The Premier Snare Drum Soft Cases are tailored to transport and protect your drums - lightweight, durable, and gig-ready - while maintaining the style, reliability, and trust that drummers depend on from their gear. Featuring a 20mm thick padded interior and 600 denier water-resistant exterior, the Premier Snare Drum Soft Cases protect your drums during transport, ensuring it stays in top condition wherever you take it.
Designed for both style and practicality, this case includes a leather handle with a debossed Premier logo, black nickel zip pullers, and a rubber Premier P-badge for a premium look. The adjustable shoulder strap and sturdy carry handle provide comfortable carrying options. Red Premier piping and the embroidered logo complete the sleek design, while the snug fit ensures your 10" x 5.5" snare drum stays secure during transport or storage. Premier Snare Drum Soft Cases are the perfect accessory to keep your equipment protected for years to come.
Features & Benefits
- Steel shell construction – offers bright, cutting tone, powerful projection, and enhanced sustain, for a truly versatile sound.
- 0.8mm shell thickness – enhances the sensitivity of the snare drum, allowing it to be responsive to ghost notes and subtle grooves.
- 10” x 5.5” compact size – allows for a high-pitched crack to cut through kit sound.
- Hand-selected 20-strand snare wires – offers a perfect balance of articulation, sensitivity and shell resonance
- Mounted tom bracket with memory lock – ensures easy integration into an existing kit setup using a 10.5mm L-arm (not included).
- 1.5mm Triple-Flange Hoops – offer a slightly less focused, more open, and resonant sound compared to thicker hoops.
- Polished Chrome finish – for a timeless look that visually complements any kit finish
Specifications
Premier Artist 10" x 5.5" Steel Snare Drum, Chrome
- Manufacturer: Premier Drums
- Size: 10’’ x 5.5’’
- Material: Steel
- Thickness: 0.8mm
- Bearing Edge: 45 Degrees
- Hoop: 1.5mm Triple-Flanged
- Lugs: Low Mass 6 (12)
- Snare Strainer: Premier
- Snare Wire: 20-Strand Steel Wire
- Snare Ribbon: Fabric
- Shell Badge: P Badge
- Batter Head: Coated
- Resonant Head: Clear
- Hardware: Chrome
- Shell Finish: Chrome
- Product Code: PAS1055SCHR
Premier 10" x 5.5" Snare Drum Soft Case
- Manufacturer: Premier Drums
- Colour: Black
- Includes: Shoulder strap, carry handle
- Fits Snare Size: 10“ x 5.5“
- Internal Measurements: 34cm x 18cm deep
- Exterior Material: 600D Polyester
- Interior Material: Panne Velvet
- Interior Finish: Black
- Padding Material: High-density Sponge
- Padding Thickness: 20mm
- Product Code: PSC1055SD

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