THE
SHELLS
Our Maple Series drums feature 8 or 10 ply shells constructed from cross-grained New England maple. We hand select only the finest maple shells, offering a traditional warm tone and superior resonance. Every shell is precision machined using our high tech custom Digital Numeric Control machining center. This gives flawless acurracy in all holes, bearing edges and snare beds, assuring every dimension is accurate to within .001".
THE
BEARING EDGES
Our bearing edges and snare beds are cut from
computer assisted designs to optimize
drumhead vibration and allow total drum shell resonance. A feathered 45°
bearing edge allows for easy
tuning, precise drumhead seating and consistent attack and decay across a wide dynamic
range. While all edges are computer machined, our final "hand-sanding"
process customs crafts each and every drum to assure that both high and low
frequency overtones are transmitted from head to shell..
THE HARDWARE
CNC technology assures perfect placement of
mounting holes, resulting in hardware that fits tightly with no air leakage.
LOW
MASS LUGS
Our classic "coffin-style" die-cast lugs are
low mass and are isolated with rubber bushings that allow the drum to vibrate freely.
SUPER HOOPS
Our 2.3mm Super Hoops provide dependable, consistent tensioning without
choking or altering the quality of the drum’s sound.
TOM MOUNT / THROW-OFF
Our versatile tom mounts and throw offs are designed to
be easy-to-use and worry-free while maximizing the drum’s natural resonance.
THE GROVER BADGE
The traditional Grover badge guarantees that your instrument is
custom-built in the U.S.A. with meticulous dedication to quality to provide a lifetime of
drumming perfection.
NODAL VENTING
Grover’s exclusive nodal venting system
places an Air Dispersion Vent (ADV) at the shell’s minimal vibration point (closer to
the bottom head). This allows for a faster transient attack while the multiple ports
precisely focus and contain air dispersion to maximize the resonance of the drum.
THE FINISH
Our Maple Series Performance Snare Drums are available with
a Designer Italian Ligna finish or high
gloss 10 Coat Polished Lacquer.
Designer Italian Ligna finishes feature
an outer ply of imported, hand-select Italian wood, which is chosen for
its beautiful grain pattern and rich finish. The synergy of these woods
produces a stronger drum shell with an inherently warm timbre. Available
in:
Natural Wood, Carmine Red, Cobalt Blue, Sage Green, and Deep Plum.
10 Coat Polished Lacquer finishes available in Natural Maple, Ebony Stain, Mahogany Stain, or Walnut Stain.
THE POWER PICC ™
"I was surprised --
and pleased -- at how much body and full sound these little drums could
produce...crispness and sensitivity was the order of the day. As an added
bonus, The Power-Piccs sound very timbalesque when their snares are off."
Rick Van Horn (Modern Drummer
)
"The
6x12 Power Picc makes a terrific high-pitched snare on multiple percussion
works,,,it works especially well for the toy-drum part in the Nutcracker."
Doug Wolf (University of Utah)
For years, drummers have been adding toms, cymbals and other accessories
to their drumset configurations while their snare drum options have remained
stagnant. The snare drum is such a vital component to your drumset that
it doesn't make sense to settle for just one.
Now you can double your snare power with crowd-cutting back beats!
Use the Power-Picc™ to add flare to your back beats, increase your grace note options or simulate a timbale shot (with snares off).
Available in 5x10" or 6x12" sizes. But don't let the size fool you. These drums pack a mean punch.
Our standard snare drum sizes include 4.75x13, 5.5x14 & 6.5x14.
"It rocked!
A top-of-the line sounding snare, that looks as good as it sounds, with
a great crack, that is both warm and round and still has a nice top end
to it. I love 'em!"
Charlie Grover (Sponge)
"I was going
crazy trying to find a "signature snare" sound for myself, until
I tried the Grover Pro Percussion snare. There it was; the sound I wanted.
The Grover has the sensitivity, the guts, and the versatility I need.
It sounds great in every room, regardless of the acoustics, and there's
a real sense of craftsmenship apparent."
Bob Cianci (Freelance
Writer
"The Snares Make All The Difference"
While most drum
manufacturers supply snare drums with low-quality spiral snares, we outfit our snare drums
with the highest quality snare system available. After all,
why put a cheap $5 set of snare wires on a high-quality drum when
the snare wires provide the drum with its
fundamental sound?
"My snare drum sounds
great thanks to the Performance Snare System by Grover."
Dennis Chambers
"Having reviewed
dozens of custom snare drums over the years, I've often wondered why the
very thing that makes a snare drum a snare drum -- the snares -- is
overlooked...Grover Pro Percussion has some genuinely different snares to
throw into the mix...good range of dynamic sensitivity...choice of six
models provides excellent tonal selection."
Rick Mattingly (Modern Drummer)
"It always amazes me to see
drummers spend a lot of money on a snare drum only to put cheap snares on it. The snares
themselves are one of the most important components in the overall sound of the snare
drum. Plain and simple, Grover snares are the key to a great snare drum sound."
Zoro
"I have tried every type of snare on the market. But, I could never get the right sound from my snare and my snare wires were always stretching too much. That was until I tried Grover Snare strands. When I first put them on my steel shell snare drum the first thing I noticed was it wasn't as "ringy", even though I tuned it to a high pitched. The other thing I liked is the fact that there is very little or no snare buzz when I hit my toms, which is what I like. I want to hear my toms when I hit them, not my snare. Grover Snare Strands are the best and I would recommend them to anyone who wants the best snare sound.
Tommy Campbell
" Your snares
are GREAT! I love the super sensitivity and projection, the reduction in
unwanted buzz, and the fact that they do not have to be so tight. Your
advertisement is absolutely correct...that the snare wires make all the
difference."
Bill Larken
Sure, you can add die-cast hoops, and all kinds of accessories
to your snare drum. But aside from the shell, the snare wires are still the most vital
component in determining the drum's sound.
The Performance Snare System™ (available separately) is made of non-spiral snare wires that add power, projection and response to any snare drum
It is available in three different models (gauges) to meet the needs of any performance situation: Jazz (thin), Club (medium), and Stadium (thick). The thinner gauges offer more sensitivity near the edge of the drum, while the thicker gauges provide more volume and projection.
Furthermore, each model is available with either silver strands (bright sounding) or bronze strands (dark sounding). Improving your snare drum sound is now as easy as changing your snare wire.
|
Model |
Usage |
Recommended Depth |
|
Jazz Bright |
Light Gauge |
Less than 5.5" |
|
Club Bright |
Medium Gauge |
Any depth |
|
Stadium Bright |
Heavy Gauge |
Greater than 5" |