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GMS Unveils Limited-Edition
20th Anniversary Snare Drum
May 7th, 2007
10 AM. Farmingdale, New York

To commemorate its 20th anniversary, GMS Drum
Co. has created a very special limited-edition snare drum. The GMS 20th
Anniversary Snare Drum features a nine-ply ash shell comprised of eight plies of
North American white Ash with an outer ply of highly figured North American
olive ash burl. Eight-ply North American maple retainer
rings are beveled on both upper and lower edges to mellow sonic reflection
inside the shell.
In a nod to fine vintage drums, the GMS 20th
Anniversary Snare Drum is fitted with eight lugs, giving it a warmer tone and
slightly softer feel than today’s standard ten-lug models.
With the vent hole repositioned, the drum has a fatter sound, balancing the
significant high-end cut delivered by the nine-plus-eight ply configuration.
“This drum has warmth and bite,” says GMS President and
Master Craftsman, Tony Gallino. “It’s got an old style vibe,
but it will also rip your head off.”
Finishing touches include GMS’s new Special
Edition snare drum lugs and classy 20th anniversary logo embedded in the
lacquer.
Orders for the limited-edition GMS 20th
Anniversary Snare Drum will be taken through 2007. MSRP
$1,250.
Founded in 1987, GMS Drum Co. is renowned for
its skilled hand workmanship, unsurpassed quality, exquisite finishes, and
intelligent shell and hardware designs which optimize its drums’ sustain and
tonal balance. GMS Grand Master Series and Special Edition Series drums are made
at the company’s headquarters in Farmingdale, New York. For more information,
visit www.gmsdrums.com.
CAPTION
The GMS 20th Anniversary Snare Drum features a high-gloss clear lacquer finish
over its North American olive ash burl.
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