The feel and finish of both drums ... the snare release and the butt end, making it possible to place the wires dead centre of the head. The wooden hoops are made from laminated strips of maple.

Generous snare beds are found on each drum, while the bearing edges are among the most accurately cut we’ve ever come across. Angled at 45° on each drum ... been sealed with a coat of semi-matte oil ...

Not only does the drum feature all of Ulrich's preferred specifications for getting a big Black Album snare crack, but it's also covered in a matte black finish that evokes the austerely dark ...