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Loyal Drums Independence Model Snare Drum - 16 x 16 inches, Black with Black

16" x 16" Marching Snare Drum with Polymer Hoops and Ears, Rope-tension System, and Loyal Liberty Strainer - Black

Keep Time with Timeless Charm

Loyal Drums’ Independence Model snare drum showcases the beauty and functional appeal of rope-tensioned timekeeping for the contemporary percussionist. Handbuilt in the USA, the wood-shelled Independence Model snare boasts a traditional tall marching dimensionality, which Sweetwater percussionists agree generates a rounder sound with maximized projection. Its standout rope-tension tuning system harkens back through hundreds of years of American tradition, fastening down its tall, strong, and rugged polymer hoops with matching polymer rope ears for a spirited look and a superb sound. The Independence Model also features Loyal Drums’ patent-pending Loyal Liberty strainer, making snare engagement easier and offering a truly historic aesthetic. From fife and drum corps to professional ensembles and beyond, a Loyal Drums Independence Model snare drum is the perfect traditional percussion piece to make a lasting impression.

Loyal Drums: setting the beat since 2012

Founder Dave Loyal and his skilled team of builders at Loyal Drums have been handcrafting beautiful rope-tensioned masterpieces in Fredericksburg, Virginia, since 2012. A veteran himself, Dave instills the structural and aesthetic traditions of historic military snare models with every design, landing Loyal Drums’ creations on the drumlines of military bands, pipe bands, fife and drum corps, and professional/volunteer ensembles alike. Whether it’s a meticulously fashioned practice pad, a genuine leather sling or accessory, a custom work of percussive art, or its flagship Independence Model snare, Loyal Drums’ made-in-the-USA products proudly guarantee premium quality, innovative operation, and traditional spirit wherever the beat marches.

Loyal Drums Independence Model Snare Drum Features:

Tall wood shell increases roundness in tone and maximizes projection for outdoor drumming
Rope-tension tuning system instills a traditional functionality and appearance that channels historic military drum designs
Tall, rugged polymer hoops and rope ears add an innovative degree of durability for consistent usage
Patent-pending Loyal Liberty strainer easily engages snares and looks incredible while doing so!
Perfect percussion piece for military bands, fife and drum corps, performing ensembles, and more
Proudly handbuilt in the USA

Specification	Detail
Type	Independence Model Snare Drum
Drum Depth	16"
Drum Diameter	16"
Hoops	Polymer, Black Finish
Lugs	Rope-tension
Color	Black
Finish	Stain
Additional Features	Loyal Liberty Strainer

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