Detail 01
12 x 5.5-inch size
Its compact dimensions suit use as a side or auxiliary snare.
Product detailSKU #1500000207155
Gretsch DrumsBlackhawk Snare Drum - 12 x 5.5 in. Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gretsch’s Blackhawk is a 12 x 5.5-inch side snare with a poplar shell, 30-degree bearing edge, steel carbon snares, and a side throw-off. The compact format and included 12.7 mm mount make it suited to adding another snare position to a drum setup. Tune it higher for a short piccolo-like response, or loosen the snares for a deeper thud; damping changes its sustain further. At 15 pounds, it is intended for transport to rehearsals, gigs, and recording sessions.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding a compact auxiliary snare position to an existing drum setup.
- Drummers who want to change the drum’s response through tuning, snare tension, or damping.
- Transporting a 15-pound snare to rehearsals, gigs, and recording sessions.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
30-degree bearing edge
The poplar shell’s edge is designed for articulation and projection.
Detail 03
Included 12.7 mm mount
Provides the specified mounting connection for positioning the drum.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the Blackhawk be used as an auxiliary snare?
Yes. It is described as a side snare and includes a 12.7 mm mount for positioning it in a drum setup.
02How can its sound be adjusted?
Higher tuning produces a piccolo-like effect; looser snares create a deeper thud. Damping shortens sustain.
03What shell material does it use?
It has a poplar shell with a 30-degree bearing edge.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
7 detailsBody & build
- Shell Construction
- Not specified
- Color
- 12 x 5.5 in. Black
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Finish Type
- Wrap
- Shell Material
- Poplar
- Hardware Material
- Steel
- Shell Thickness Mm
- Not specified
10 detailsOther
- Snare Size
- 12x5.5 inch
- Hoop Type
- Proprietary
- Total Pieces
- 1
- Snares
- Steel Carbon
- Internal Muffler
- No
- Lugs
- Proprietary
- Reinforcement Ring
- No
- Throw Off
- Side
- Bearing Edge
- 30°
- Heads
- Factory
