Our VIRTUE: Honesty™ 14" x 6.5" Sassafras Snare Drum features a Purely-Resonant™ 1/2" solid stave shell. Sassafras are relatively small domestic trees and thus get overlooked by commercial timber companies, so this is a rare opportunity to own a snare drum made from this lovely hardwood. The combination of a softer species combined with a thick shell delivers a unique blend of warmth and projection. Custom, hand-shaped snare beds are designed to yield a versatile instrument and deliver articulate snare sensitivity.

A hand-rubbed satin finish enhances the beautiful wavy grain patterns in the Sassafras shell. Premium hardware includes ten decorative tube lugs, Trick GS-007 multi-step throw-off, Fat Cat snare wires, and top-quality stainless steel internal mounting screws. Nylon shoulder washers facilitate smooth, accurate tuning and prevent tension rod rattle at lower tensions, while high-quality drumheads by Evans deliver professional results straight away.
 
Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum)
Janka Hardness Rating: 630 lbf
Origins: Eastern United States
Sustainability: Not listed in the CITES Appendices or IUCN Red List of threatened species.