New! The Craviotto Concert Snare Series. Over the past two years we have worked with Johnny and with Bill Platt, principal percussionist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra to develop the first drums of the Craviotto Concert Snare Series. The first drums will be offered in 5x14 and 6.5x14 and will utilize a special combination of cable and wire snares developed by Bill Platt. Steve Maxwell Vintage and Custom Drums will be the distributor for this fine line of concert snares. The press release information follows:

CRAVIOTTO DRUM CO. INTRODUCES CONCERT SNARE DRUMS.

Offering two models of super high-end snare drums that feature its legendary, one-piece, maple shells, specially designed snare beds and an exclusive set of snare wires developed by Bill Platt, principal percussionist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Craviotto Drum Co. is proud to announce the introduction of its new Concert snare drums.

The Craviotto Concert series includes traditional 5x14 and 6x14 sizes with the depth, clarity and sensitivity that have made Craviotto one of the most respected names in the history of drum building. In addition to their meticulously custom-crafted solid shells, each drum features an exclusive inlay, Diamond tube-lugs, heavy-gauge, triple-flanged, chrome-plated counterhoops and a versatile, reliable Trick GS007 throw-off.

The drums also come equipped with Remo Ambassador batter and Diplomat snare-side heads as well as Bill Platts specially designed snare wires that incorporate an advanced configuration of cable and wire strands. According to Craviotto, these wires work together with the natural acoustics of the drum and its unique snare beds to deliver an unsurpassed level of sound and performance in a variety of classical and contemporary situations.