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Famed for their aluminum sticks, Ahead have ventured into a new area. On the Ahead stand were some new metal snares. Now, I must admit to not being tremendously excited by the prospect of another new snare drum, but at the risk of sounding like an advert… "That was before I heard it!" The shells are very thin and are 14" or 13" x 6" in black chrome over brass. They have tube lugs, Fat Cat snares (with the adjustable tension inner wires), S-Hoops (triple flange hoops with a larger top flange angled over the bearing edge, which sound more like cast hoops), Tight Screw tens rods (which have an insert of nylon to guarantee they never de-tune) and a choice of Dunnett or Trick throw offs. Now, on paper, they should sound good, but I think that Gerry and I decided they were they best snare we had heard so far at NAMM. When the person who was showing us them first hit one, a guy who was passing stopped and came over and asked what the snare was as it sounded 'incredible!' It is stupidly loud (making us blink in a hall with 20m high ceilings) but also REALLY musical. One to check out.

AS613 | 6" x 13" BLACK CHROME ON BRASS

The 6" Advantage! This 6" snare is the perfect depth for many applications and one of the most desirable snare sounds ever made in a 13" diameter. A true beauty, this brass beaded shell provides a legendary sound that this classic-style drum is famous for.

AS614 | 6" x 14" BLACK CHROME ON BRASS

The 6" Advantage! This 6" snare is the perfect depth for many applications and one of the most desirable snare sounds ever made. A true beauty, this brass beaded shell provides a legendary sound that this classic-style drum is famous for.

AS414T|4" x 14" BLACK CHROME ON BRASS

The Brass Advantage! This 4" snare is the perfect depth for many applications and one of the best sounding piccolo snare sounds ever made. A true beauty, this brass beaded shell provides a legendary sound that this classic-style drum is famous for.

• Chrome hardware
• GS007S Chrome Trick throw-off
• Remo USA Heads
• 10 Lug, SH1410A S-Hoop counter hoops deliver meaty rim shots
• Minimal shallow snare beds
• FCS14 Fat Cat Dual-Adjustable Snappy Snare provides a super sensitivity professionals demand
• Tight Screw tension rods will always keep the snare in tune

AS613T|6" x 13" BLACK CHROME ON BRASS

The 6" Advantage! This 6" snare is the perfect depth for many applications and one of the most desirable snare sounds ever made in a 13" diameter. A true beauty, this brass beaded shell provides a legendary sound that this classic-style drum is famous for.

• Chrome hardware
• GS007S Chrome Trick throw-off
• Remo USA Heads
• 8 Lug, SH138A S-Hoop counter hoops deliver meaty rim shots
• Minimal shallow snare beds
• FCS13 Fat Cat Dual-Adjustable Snappy Snare provides a super sensitivity professionals demand
• Tight Screw tension rods will always keep the snare in tune

AS614T| 6" x 14" BLACK CHROME ON BRASS

The 6" Advantage! This 6" snare is the perfect depth for many applications and one of the most desirable snare sounds ever made. A true beauty, this brass beaded shell provides a legendary sound that this classic-style drum is famous for.

ASC613 | 6" x 13" CHROME ON BRASS

The 6" Advantage! This 6" snare is the perfect depth for many applications and one of the most desirable snare sounds ever made in a 13" diameter. A true beauty, this brass beaded shell provides a legendary sound that this classic-style drum is famous for.

• Chrome hardware
• Dunnett R4 Throw-off
• Remo USA Heads
• 8 Lug, SH138A S-Hoop counter hoops deliver meaty rim shots
• Minimal shallow snare beds
• FCS13 Fat Cat Dual-Adjustable Snappy Snare provides a super sensitivity professionals demand
• Tight Screw tension rods will always keep the snare in tune

ASC614 | 6" x 14" CHROME ON BRASS

The 6" Advantage! This 6" snare is the perfect depth for many applications and one of the most desirable snare sounds ever made. A true beauty, this brass beaded shell provides a legendary sound that this classic-style drum is famous for.

• Chrome hardware
• Dunnett R4 Throw-off
• Remo USA Heads
• 10 Lug, SH1410A S-Hoop counter hoops deliver meaty rim shots
• Minimal shallow snare beds
• FCS14 Fat Cat Dual-Adjustable Snappy Snare provides a super sensitivity professionals demand
• Tight Screw tension rods will always keep the snare in tune

AS614CB | 6" x 14" CHROME BLUE ON BRASS

The 6" Advantage! This 6" snare is the perfect depth for many applications and one of the most desirable snare sounds ever made. A true beauty, this brass beaded shell provides a legendary sound that this classic-style drum is famous for.

AS614FB | 6" x 14" FLAT BLACK ON BRASS

The 6" Advantage! This 6" snare is the perfect depth for many applications and one of the most desirable snare sounds ever made. A true beauty, this brass beaded shell provides a legendary sound that this classic-style drum is famous for.

AS614BC | 6" x 14" FLAT BLUE CANDY ON BRASS

AS614RC | 6" x 14" RED CANDY ON BRASS

The 6" Advantage! This 6" snare is the perfect depth for many applications and one of the most desirable snare sounds ever made. A true beauty, this brass beaded shell provides a legendary sound that this classic-style drum is famous for.

AS614SS | 6" x 14" SILVER SPARKLE ON BRASS

The 6" Advantage! This 6" snare is the perfect depth for many applications and one of the most desirable snare sounds ever made. A true beauty, this brass beaded shell provides a legendary sound that this classic-style drum is famous for.

AS614BBB | 6" x 14" BLACK CHROME ON BELL BRASS

A solid brass shelled power plant for your rock backbeat. This 6" snare is the perfect depth for many applications, and provides penetrating crack and lightning fast response. With an explosive sound, this solid cast bell brass shell should be an essential part of every drummers collection.

AS614PBB | 6" x 14" BRIGHT POLISHED BELL BRASS

A solid brass shelled power plant for your rock backbeat. This 6" snare is the perfect depth for many applications, and provides penetrating crack and lightning fast response. With an explosive sound, this solid cast bell brass shell should be an essential part of every drummers collection.

ASMS614 | 6" x 14" 1 INCH MAPLE STAVE

The 6" Advantage! This cutting edge 6" snare is the perfect depth for many applications, and delivers increased responsiveness and sensitivity. The beefy sound, lower pitch and superior resonance of this snare will convince you to make this drum part of your collection.

• Chrome hardware
• Dunnett R4 Throw-off
• Remo USA Heads
• 10 Lug, SH1410A S-Hoop counter hoops deliver meaty rim shots
• Minimal shallow snare beds
• FCS14 Fat Cat Dual-Adjustable Snappy Snare provides a super sensitivity professionals demand
• Tight Screw tension rods will always keep the snare in tune
• Clarity and projection when slammed
• Superior sensitivity
• 90% less glue than a traditional ply shell
• No ply's or stress from bending
• Vertical grain pattern provides more strength by allowing bearing edge to be on a harder grain

ASSB614 | 6" x 14" 1- PLY STEAM BENT MAPLE

The 6" Advantage! This 6" snare is the perfect depth for many applications, and delivers increased responsiveness and sensitivity. The maple shell provides a bright beefy sound, warm tone and superior resonance.