Premier Marching HTS 800 14" x 12" Snare Drum, Ebony Black

Full Description

Impeccable Championship Winning Pedigree

Long considered the world's leader and innovator in the manufacturing of marching drums, Premier has continually set and reinvented the bar that many premium brands can only aspire to. Their innovative designs boasting high-tension tuning, free-floating shells and parallel action throw offs have placed the brand in a league of their own. From one pipe band alone Premier have been affiliated with 22 major championship and six world drumming titles.

Maximum Aesthetic Appeal

The HTS 800 snare features a stylish ebony black lacquer finish that creates the perfect contrast to the die-cast, polished aluminium hoops with blasted chrome down tubes. Made from birch, the shell offers the perfect starting point for a pipe band snare with its bright top-end, full bodied low-end with a gentle scoop in the low-mids.

The Sound of Champions

Built with the field in mind, you'll be able to cut through the densest pipe band arrangements and crowd noise thanks to its defined ''crack'' and midrange presence. The placement of the batter and suspension hoops have been carefully chosen to guarantee optimal range, without compromising the quality of sound and projection.

This is reinforced via the HTS 800's precision bearing edges that provide additional projection and clarity. The HTS 800 comes equipped with a Remo Cybermax drumhead. Designed purposely for pipe drumming, it offers extreme high-tension durability and great a great musical response.

Reviews

''As lead drummer for St. Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band – the reigning Grade 1 World Drumming Champions – the tonal balance of the HTS 800 has been a significant contributing factor behind our success with 22 major championship and 6 world drumming title winning performances so far. Only Premier's HTS 800 can produce the clarity, crisp tone and clear projection for our signature sound. It's designed and made with precision – high-quality engineering ensures the top and bottom snare system can be easily set by any player. This is a drum for champions.'' - Stephen Creighton (St. Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band)

''I've played Premier drums for the majority of 40 years now and to keep at the top level you need the best equipment available. With Premier’s quality of sound and reliability, I think we have the correct combination. We have a strong chanter sound and a heavy drone sound at FMM so the ability to cut through that wall is vital so that we can showcase ourselves to maximum potential. The excellent top and bottom snare, combined with the shell construction enables me to project that sound right through the band. The HTS 800 produces a robust sound with clarity as standard; the recent advances in the top and bottom snares make this drum even more easily set and less likely to move from week to week. The drum is also extremely well built, so any breakages are basically unheard of which all adds up to a really reliable package'' - Keith Orr (Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band)

''I choose to play Premier because it is quite simply the best sounding pipe band drum available today. The tonal quality of the HTS 800 is first class, providing a crisp, sharp pitch which enhances our band ensemble. The top snare mechanism is fantastic and brings depth and clarity, it is also sensitive and intuitive to tune.'' - Mick O'Neill (Police Scotland Fife Pipe Band)

Specifications

• Shell Construction: Birch
• Shell Ply: 7-ply
• Shell Thickness: 5.6mm
• Bearing Edge: 45 degrees
• Shell Diameter: Standard
• Internal Finish: Clear Sealant
• Drumheads: Remo Cybermax / Hazy
• Hoops: Die-Cast
• Shell Finish: Ebony Black Lacquer
• Hardware Finish: Polished Aluminium
• Snare Wires: 0677 / 0678
• Carry Hook / Eyes: Carry Hook
• What's Included?: High Tension Drum Key

Our legacy, your future. The perfect blend of heritage and technical innovation, Premier have remained at the forefront of musical instrument design, providing a legendary sound to drummers and percussionists worldwide since 1922.