Decibel Percussion
Cast Iron Orchestral Snare Drum
Cast Iron Orchestral Snare Drum
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*There will be a multi-strainer option available in 2025*
This drum pays homage to the famed Hinger “Sewer Pipe Drum”. Made out of a cut down industrial pipe, the original is a tank of an instrument. It’s sonic properties are very unique and it doesn’t really understand the idea of a volume ceiling. Our concept was to produce a sonically inspired drum while taking advantage of modern machining and production techniques for consistency and reliability. After years of designing and testing, the Decibel Cast Iron 6.5x14 Orchestral Snare Drum is being produced in limited batches.
Specs:
-Custom Cast Iron Shell poured and machined for Decibel in the U.S. and finished in Classic Satin Black. Basically, it's 24 pounds of 1/4” thick Cast Iron badassness so make sure to keep up with your lower back routine.
-Decibel logo engraved Trick strainer with fine tuner
-Custom wrap-around Hinger style black coated orchestral cables produced for Decibel in the U.S.
-Oversized heavy duty machined brass tube lugs finished in chrome (as if it wasn't heavy enough already, right?)
-Custom Hinger inspired Angle Iron Hoops produced exclusively for Decibel in the U.S.
-Fine tune butt plate finished in chrome
Let customers speak for us
I recently purchased a Resin Orchestral Snare Drum, and it is simply stunning. In both rehearsals and performances, it feels like a cheat code for achieving the best possible sound. Five different percussionists of varying skill levels had the opportunity to play it, and the result was remarkable—it sounded like the ultimate equalizer. There were no bad spots or dead zones, just a consistently beautiful and resonant tone.
Visually, it’s just as impressive. The craftsmanship and design are outstanding, and even among our group’s construction connoisseurs—who take pride in building their own instruments—it received high praise. They were thoroughly impressed with the quality of materials and precision of the build.
The symphonic directors were also highly impressed with its addition to our ensemble, noting the depth and clarity it brought to our performances. This drum is truly a game-changer for any orchestral setting!
Being a big fan of the Hinger cast iron drums, I didn’t think anyone could build something as good as those old Hinger drums. My Decibel Cast Iron drum sounds as good if not better than the Hinger. The advances with hardware technology makes the Decibel a more durable drum, which will last me for years to come.
Dr. Richard Moore
Percussion Instructor, York University and Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto.
These heads remove SO much guesswork from tensioning. You can tell that they’re going to be of high quality right out of the box.
This drum is a true game-changer. My drum is several years old, but it remains my go-to instrument for whisper soft playing. It has a lot of clarity and sensitivity soft, yet can also push a louder dynamic ceiling for some repertoire with a lot of body that the old Barry drums don’t have. I highly recommend this drum for anyone’s collection!
Incredible drum that captures the famed Hinger pipe drum. Amazing work.
Wonderful drum - David has captured the Hinger sound so well with modern day hardware.