SABIAN Blend Custom Snare Wire Phosphor Bronze 42 Strand
Description
SABIAN Blend Custom Snare Wire Phosphor Bronze 42 Strand
The SABIAN Blend Custom Snare Wire delivers a crisp, controlled snap with its tightly wound 42-strand configuration. This phosphor bronze wire sits at the intersection of brightness and definition, offering drummers a balanced response across dynamic playing. The tight-wind design ensures consistent contact with the drum head, translating articulate stick definition into every hit.
Snare Wire Specification & Tone
Built from B8 phosphor bronze, this wire produces a warm yet cutting tone with excellent projection. The 42-strand tight-wind construction creates a snappy, controlled response ideal for players seeking clarity without harshness, whether in studio or live settings.
Installation & Compatibility
Engineered to fit 14″ snare drums, this wire comes paired with a snare clip featuring 16 steel chrome-plated coil strands fanned for optimal surface contact. The included hardware ensures secure mounting and reliable tone transfer to the drum shell.
Key Features
- B8 phosphor bronze wire material
- 42-strand configuration
- Tight-wind design for crisp, controlled tone
- Compatible with 14″ snare drums
- Included snare clip with 16 steel chrome-plated coil strands
- Fanned coil strand design for consistent head contact
- Balanced brightness and definition
- Professional-grade SABIAN engineering
The SABIAN Blend Custom Snare Wire provides the articulation and reliability drummers expect from a premium snare wire assembly.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | Taiwan |
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At a Glance
The SABIAN Blend Custom Snare Wire is a 42-strand phosphor bronze wire assembly engineered for 14″ snare drums, delivering crisp snap and articulate stick definition with balanced brightness across studio and live settings. Built from B8 phosphor bronze with a tight-wind design, it produces a warm yet cutting tone with excellent projection—no harshness, just clarity and controlled response. Drummers at any level who gig or record will appreciate the reliable, professional-grade construction and included hardware that ensure consistent contact and secure mounting night after night.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Gigging
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What size snare drum does this wire fit?
This SABIAN Blend Custom Snare Wire is engineered to fit 14″ snare drums. It includes the snare clip with fanned coil strands for optimal surface contact.
What tone will this snare wire produce?
Built from B8 phosphor bronze in a 42-strand tight-wind configuration, it delivers crisp snap with articulate stick definition, balanced brightness, and a warm yet cutting tone with excellent projection—without harshness.
Is this wire suitable for both studio and live playing?
Yes. The controlled response and consistent head contact make it ideal for studio sessions, live performance, and gigging across all skill levels from beginner to professional.
What hardware is included?
The wire comes paired with a snare clip featuring 16 steel chrome-plated coil strands fanned for optimal surface contact, ensuring secure mounting and reliable tone transfer to the drum shell.
How does the 42-strand configuration affect the tone?
The 42-strand tight-wind design ensures consistent contact with the drum head, creating crisp, controlled snap with articulate stick definition while maintaining a balanced response across dynamic playing.
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