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25-ply North American maple shell
The ultra-thick shell has one ply for each SJC anniversary year and is described as delivering projection and articulation.

Independent shopping perspective
Built for SJC’s 25th Anniversary USA Custom series, this 14 x 6.5-inch maple snare uses an ultra-thick 25-ply North American maple shell, with one ply representing each anniversary year. The drum is described as dense and balanced, producing a fast attack, clear definition and strong projection. Its 45-degree SJC bearing edge, die-cast hoops and chrome tube lugs focus the tuning and rimshot response, while 42-strand wires and a Black Trick GS007 throw-off complete the working setup. Turquoise glitter, anniversary badges and a signed, numbered certificate give it a commemorative finish.


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What matters in use
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Detail 01
The ultra-thick shell has one ply for each SJC anniversary year and is described as delivering projection and articulation.
Detail 02
Specified for precise tuning and focused rimshots.
Detail 03
The proprietary inner coating is specified to increase resonance and durability.
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Specified for enhanced projection.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It uses 25 plies of North American maple—one for each anniversary year—and is listed as ultra-thick.
This version is Turquoise Glitter.
It has chrome offset tube lugs, die-cast hoops, a Black Trick GS007 throw-off and 42-strand snare wires.
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