www.sonormuseum.com, Forums or catalogs !!

Did you take that out of the box to show, or was it already out of that box ??

To check for steel, use a frige magnet or the likes !!

Not a Sonor guru by any stretch of the imagination ... but I do have some excellent lit on the drums.

Here's the Quotes:

Signature Bronze Snare Drums

The Signature bronze shell snare drums have been developed by Sonor for the most discriminating of drummers.

The shells are made from superb bell bronze which is cast from one piece. This method ensures a perfectly even structure of the shell material. By varying the time of the tempering process the sound characteristics of the drum can be precisely determined.

Due to the high weight and extremely strong flectional resistance of the bronze material there are no undesired frequencies inhibiting the sound.

The extraordinary projection of these snare drums sets new standards in the making of acoustic percussion instruments. A 45 degree angle on both edges of the shell allows perfect head contact and optimum vibration of the drum heads.

Scientific research and in-depth tests by renowned musicians have proved the outstanding qualities of the Signature bronze snare drums.

Sonor Signature Bronze Snare Drum HLD 593

cast bronze shell

shell thickness approx. 0.2 inches (5 mms)

throw-off snare release with snare adjustment knob

heavy duty die-cast rums for precise tuning and powerful rimshots

20 tension rods

all mounted parts copper plated

size 14" x 4"

weight 15 lbs. (7 kg)

Hope this helps.

All Sigs. where ordered to the needs of the buyer,...let`s ee it up close with a few more pics. !!

K well my hoops are definitely bronze. I will get some better pics up soon!

here is a couple more pics as i said i would post em