Detail 01
12 x 4 in.
This is the auxiliary-snare size identified for the model.
Product detailSKU #1500000138383
Gretsch DrumsVinnie Colaiuta Signature Snare Drum 12 x 4 in. Cobalt Blue
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built as Vinnie Colaiuta’s 12 x 4-inch auxiliary snare, this Gretsch signature model is designed to make a pronounced side-snare statement. Rimshots are described as ultra-loud, sharp, piercing, and dry, with short sustain and substantial crack. The Cobalt Blue lacquer shell uses six plies of North American maple and gum with a Silver Sealer interior, paired with 4 mm die-cast hoops, steel carbon snares, and a 30° bearing edge.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding an auxiliary snare voice that emphasizes dry, short, forceful rimshot accents.
- Stage or studio setups where a sharp side-snare response is the intended sound.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a snare with long sustain rather than the described short decay.
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
6-ply maple/gum shell
The shell combines North American maple and gum in six plies.
Detail 03
4 mm die-cast hoops
The drum is fitted with 4 mm die-cast hoops.
Detail 04
Cobalt Blue lacquer
The shell has a Cobalt Blue lacquer finish.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The 12 x 4-inch model is described as an auxiliary or side snare, not Vinnie Colaiuta’s 14 x 5-inch primary snare.
- 02Its reported response is very dry with short sustain.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What sound is this snare described as producing?
It is described as sharp, piercing, very dry, and short sustaining, with strong crack from rimshots.
02What is the shell construction?
It has a 6-ply North American maple/gum shell with a Silver Sealer interior.
03What finish does it have?
It has a Cobalt Blue lacquer finish.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
7 detailsBody & build
- Shell Construction
- 6-ply
- Color
- Blue
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Finish Type
- Lacquer
- Shell Material
- Maple/gum
- Hardware Material
- Steel
- Shell Thickness Mm
- Not Specified
10 detailsOther
- Snare Size
- Multiple sizes
- Hoop Type
- Die-cast
- Total Pieces
- 1
- Snares
- Steel Carbon
- Internal Muffler
- No
- Lugs
- Proprietary
- Reinforcement Ring
- No
- Throw Off
- Standard
- Bearing Edge
- 30°
- Heads
- Branded
