Kolberg Percussion has developed new systems of snare strainers and throw-offs. They are called "piano-forte op. 1" and "trio piano-forte-plus op. 2" and they have launched a completely new era in snare drums. Until now, Kolberg Percussion was producing snare drums in the traditional manner, using plywood, metal shells and a conventional strainer with wire snares. The new snare drum series "Tamburo rullante" made of precious stave shells or copper shells with the innovative snare strainer mechanism "trio piano-forte-plus op. 2" impresses with a unique sound spectrum, elegant design, perfect operability and a worldwide unique construction. The snare pressure can be adjusted several times and ensures a clear and precise snare response in all dynamic ranges. Three different strainers on a release mechanism open up a wide range of sound options for the drummer.

You can choose shells from hand-hammered copper, or of solid precious wood in barrel construction such as Honduras rosewood, walnut or oak available in two depths. You now have several choices of heads and snares so that a custom-made instrument can be assembled to meet your own individual requirements.

We have years of experience in instrument production and hand-customize every drum from materials of the highest quality. Tested by our experts, the instrument will be delivered fully assembled and ready for use. Several versions (different types of shells, heads, snare variants) of all Kolberg snare drums "Tamburo Rullante" are always available for testing in our percussion studio. We invite you and will be pleased to advise you on your individual choice.

Sizes and variants

Shell variants

• Hand-hammered copper shell, polished and varnished
  Hand-fabricated shell made of high-quality timpani copper (thickness: 1,25 mm). The rims of the shells are rounded and reinforced so that the head has a firm and stable support. (Utilizing the same principle of a reinforcement ring used traditionally in wooden shells.)
• Solid wood shell made of choice high quality hardwood Honduras-Rosewood in barrel construction using 25 individual segments.
  The hand-crafted solid wood shell is 10 mm thick and is constructed utilizing the latest CNC technology. The exceptionally sharp edge of the shell can only be fabricated using extremely hard wood and thus enables optimum resonance. Therefore, the full warm sound of the shell is absolutely clear and transparent in all dynamic levels.

Die-cast zinc counterhoop

• Extremely stable counterhoop with 10 section division for a precise tension distribution
• In the snare side counterhoop there are 10 precisely placed slits for each snare strand. This way all strands are perfectly parallel and guarantees optimal vibration.
• Solid high-quality die-cast zinc, high-gloss chrome-plated

Tensioning lugs

• Round tension lugs made of solid steel, high-gloss chrome-plated
• Spring-mounted lug nuts facilitate the tuning of the drums and prevent the tensioning screws from jamming

Head options

Batter head:

• Plastic head REMO Renaissance®, Diplomat
• Calf head Kalfo, transparent
• Goat head in premium quality

Resonant head:

• Plastic head Weatherking™, Diplomat
• Calf head Kalfo, transparent

Tuning key included

Throw-off mechanism "trio piano-forte-plus op. 2"

The innovative Kolberg snare throw-off mechanism "trio piano-fort-plus op.2" impresses with its elegant design, the perfect construction and the worldwide unique luxurious adjustment possibility of three separate strainers:

"trio"

Three independent throw-off mechanisms equipped with an eccentric lever regulate the three snare strainers individually.

"piano-forte"

Each of the three eccentric levers have instant "piano" and "forte" settings. The snare pressure on the head is thus regulated in two levels. In the "piano" setting the snares have a very sensitive response even in utmost pianissimo at the edge of the drum. With the "forte" setting you have a direct crisp and dry fortissimo sound in the middle of the drum.

"plus"

The central lever works the same way as in the Kolberg snare throw-off "piano-fort-plus op.1": In addition to the "piano" or "forte" setting, the contact pressure of the complete snare system on the snare head can be increased very finely in numerous levels ("plus" function). When the snares are thrown off completely at the zero position, all previously made settings of the lever are preserved and retrievable (memory function).

• On the opposite side there are three large user-friendly knurled screws for fine-tuning of each strainer.
• All operating elements are smooth-running and can be adjusted absolutely noiselessly.
• Due to the processing of high-quality materials, the machine is long-term maintenance-free.

Snares

The three different strainers are equipped with the following snares:

• 6 wire-wound snares
• 6 gut snares
• spiral snare unit (5 spirals)

(other variations and steel cable available on request)

Accessories (additional charge)

Concert drum sticks

For our concert drum sticks we use exclusively handpicked, optimally processed tropical hardwood from controlled plantations and high-quality European hornbeam. We examine all drum sticks carefully and match them by hand. The concert drum sticks are suited for the subtlest and most nuanced play. In order to cover a wide sound spectrum our range includes numerous stick models in 2 types of wood. We can advise you on your individual choice.

Recommended stands from our range:

• Combination stand "Free Suspended" for snare drum 14" 133-140FS
• Combination stand for snare drum 12" - 14", low 132-140
• Combination stand for snare drum 12" - 14", standard height 133-140
• Combination stand for snare drum 12" - 14", high 134-140

Transport protection

• Case for snare drum 14" x 5" 614K1
• Case for snare drum 14" x 6.5" 614K2
• Case for snare drum 14" x 5" with partition for stand 614K1F
• Case for snare drum 14" x 6.5" with partition for stand 614K2F