SONOR presents: GAVIN HARRISON Protean Signature Snare Drum

[@calebknott8021]

I love how into the process Gavin is. He's not like "Oh build something that looks good and sounds ok.". He really cares, and it shows in his fantastic sound.

[@MantoTunes]

What a great product. Being able to design your perfect snare drum + accessories and then launch the lot as a commercial product is a brilliant position to be in, and well deserved.

[@AngelRiveroMusic]

Im a guitar player, but i love listening to Gavin, his drumming and talking is so ellegant

[@christraven]

Jesus. I've never really favored one drum company over another, but the number of innovations and features in this single video alone has damn near made me a permanent fan of Sonor.

[@fess04]

wow...that is a well thought out product....feature rich with supreme attention to detail applied....true intersection of craftsmanship between Gavin and Sonor....bravo on the effort....bravissino!!!

[@LBird44]

i really like how you can change the snare wires easily. awesome feature.

[@banditY2K]

Best snare strainer in business. Ludwig should take note.

[@aarthoor]

Hard to believe looking at him, but I saw Gavin do a drum clinic about 40 years ago. So good to see he's still awesome!

[@zaedrah3378]

I think Gavin might be my favorite drummer that I've ever heard. And I'm very into super heavy music. Death, black, etc.

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

He's very good - Bill Bruford said Gavin is his favorite young drummer.

[@vananon51]

The ability to so easily customize the same wires is brilliant. This snare sounds incredible, and sounds like it suits literally every style of music with the way he as is tuned already.

[@Jonesin_Jonesy]

I don't even care about the product. I just came here to watch him play

[@hippieloveshack3561]

Lol I actually do care about his product however i will never be able to afford one so I too will jus watch him play.👍🏾

[@daneeehhhh]

This is the first time I really am impressed about a modern snare drum. Props to Sonor for investing so much on r&d to make this product. I'm sure it must be amazing because Gavin is one of the most talented and clear-to-communicate musicians out there. Oh by the way, Sonor, second round of applause for having another awesome musician like Benny, that truly shows how commited you are to uncanny talent.

[@mapexmadman]

Gavin is incredible, and the features on this drum are very well thought out!

[@OzMandala]

A beautiful, well thought out snare drum from one of the best. Gavin and Sonor make a great team.

[@dzarren]

It's nutty that he tunes the larger drum to a higher pitch than the small drum is tuned pretty low. That's all part of the sound we associate with him, hes been using tiny snare drums tuned quite low for many years.

[@Floridavid]

for about 5 years I've used the S-Hoop on all my snare drums because I play outdoors with occasional wind and the hoop does Indeed hold the "ring" in...the 2 different bearing edges are also something I've utilized for a while. These are good things and the combo of all of these features in one snare kit is really good....Bravo Gavin and Sonar.

[@ramm8196]

That is one nice sounding snare.... Always loved Sonor!

[@thefurbeastunderyourbed5012]

He's an awesome instructor and explainer. A real joy to watch and listen to him how delightedly he goes about what he came up with with Sonor.

[@klauthnavarone6033]

Killer drums Gavin, Love your mentality, and methodology. Thanks for making this happen !!!

[@josemariajr7226]

I love this guy playing! Master.

[@BrandoDrum]

Nice snare. Without Harrison's videos on how to make a good snare sound we'd all be lost.

[@Eurodrummer666]

This video made me buy that snare. And I don´t regret it.

[@copynin08]

I do not play drums but I could listen to Gavin speak all day and learn or just nod along

[@mtndewman1022]

german engineering doesn't stop at automobiles, my friends

[@michaelmartinez6437]

Now I have to figure out where the snare leaks oil

[@bailey12444]

This snare sounds amazing, many options too

[@KKun10]

This is the greatest work I've ever seen on a signature snare drum. 360° work on every aspect of being of stage, on versatility, on the sound. Well done!!

[@THEUNHINGEDSANITY]

this has been out for 5 years, why am I just hearing about this?! this is everything you need to survive as a working musician!

[@thesaunders8]

This is the way I would have a snare if I could build one! This is now on the list!

[@brienooy]

awesome sounding snare i've ever heard , really .

[@Murtagh470]

This snare sounds unbelievable... Another amazing job by Sonor.

[@zenzenzen4741]

Gavin your a genius, thanks for teaching a bassist about drums

[@tapsX3]

He teaches drummers about drums too. The man is a brilliant musician.

[@SamBWagner]

This is quite frankly the most well thought out piece of hardware/instrument I've ever seen. To have someone go to all the trouble to make something that makes perfect sense in every way on the first try. I haven't heard of that happening. Ever. You have every prop I can muster, and on top of that it's a brilliant sounding drum. :)

[@CaptBubble]

Superb, and nicely thought out, congrats Gavin and Sonor.

[@justadrummervienna]

best wood snare i ever heared ! but its not only the snare itself ... its also the room/mics and effects on it.

[@jonashvass6410]

I think they used the Shure 57 for a reason - it's a really good reference that everyone knows, so I think the soundscape is pretty legit. Of course room and effects plays it's part, but other than that: Shit in, shit out, and this sounds pretty fucking good! xD

[@blica1]

That drum key idea of having a finger tension knob on the top of the key is a very innovative, simple, cool and genius idea on the part of Sonor..You can't beat German engineering and ingenuity ..

[@drummerpike1234]

Love these! And love Gavin Harrison! Hes always thinkin outside the box!!

[@miguelalfoya]

This is the sound I was looking for! Thanx sonor and master Harrison!

[@diffusiventity]

I've just been amazed 8 times in one video.

[@ornleifs]

The best sounding drummer there is.

[@deathcheatersguild4266]

Finally a proper Drum 🥁 tutorial video 📹! 👏🏻

[@nairolfmackebrecht]

You can really tell that if he's asked to design a signature snare he only thinks about what's actually useful and practical and not just a visual gimmick. This is a signature product that definitely reflects his specific taste and experience as a professional drummer.

[@n6o6n6]

Awesome job Gavin & Sonor!! So glad to see such an amazing innovative snare, and it sounds fucking beautiful :)

[@artsal]

Gavin’s drums sound amazing, someone need to record them and create a virtual library

[@Zazquatch1]

Also one thing I like about SONOR. Their product presentation are so none commercial i a "common" sence. Thay focus on what is important and no "gabby-yabby" about what is flashy this or flashy that. Just straight up quality and seriousness about a product

[@AndyBucco]

A snare strainer from heaven :-) beautiful.

[@bellavia5]

THE Protean Tuning Key. Ooooooooh!!!!!

[@eduardomarjan]

oohhh very versatile snare drum!!! I love the gavin's drum set

[@paulleigh5351]

That is certainly value for money on a snare drum. One thing is for sure. Gavin is such a perfectionist where sound is concerned i bet it sounds awesome. I'm going to have to get one.

[@wedranpuco84]

Amazing drummer,amazing sound!!!!AWSOME!!!!

[@blica1]

Digging those classic, vintage looking lugs..

[@danflak2370]

Not sure what combo he had in Detroit but his whole kit sounded AMAZING live!!!

[@nexdrums]

Awesome snare drum this Protean

[@UltraRareCustom]

i dont see how this would be worth it for a lot of people, but at the same time, it does seem very ideal .

[@bateraclube]

Just great!

[@JanTitlbachmusic]

I love all Gavin's snares, but this one is most impressive!...oh yeah

[@danielotero8703]

Es un tambor genial, me encanta, lo acabo de comprar, y se puede verificar cada uno de los detalles que enumera Gavin en el video. Te felicito por resumir en este tambor 30 años de trayectoria y haberlo echo con Sonor es perfecto 👋👋👋👋

[@Celektramusic]

Shit... This is what I need! Able to change 3 snare heads instead of lugging around extra snare drums.. Great idea Gav!

[@drumdigger]

Another burst of intelligence from Gavin!

[@Cochisew92]

Will be mine. Great snare!

[@viennabroncos]

that bronze four gap is beautiful!!

[@JoaquinCorreaDrums]

Features!!! I love features!

[@ItalianAvalanche]

hahaha the red things on the tuning key HAHAHA GENIUS! Sonor customer for life.

[@Icanplaydrums]

My God, so many good ideas.

[@artsal]

This is awesome, Christmas is coming

[@Knutorius]

awesome ideas. very cool!

[@brienooy]

and awesome features too

[@Eurodrummer666]

I own this snare and it is great.

[@La_sagne]

awesome, and a fantastic price also

[@SebowTube]

That is fucking brilliant. You're a genius Gavin !! Well done Sonor... again !! ;-)

[@LBird44]

sounds awesome!

[@inimicalODDITY]

that is really impressive.

[@NormanRamsey]

Long commercial, but I liked it anyway.

[@MisterGabal]

I'm not even a drummer, but man, isn't this guy phenomenal...

[@briandrumsandbikes]

and how exactly would they do that? Anytime there's a mic involved it will alter the sound you're hearing and then you have to upload the file which will also alter the original sound. The only way to hear what anything actually sounds like is to hit it and hear it in person.

[@jarrahdrum]

I love this, I want one

[@jarrahdrum]

Hello to me of snare drum past, you have the two now don’t you, 😀

[@je36]

wow! nice! speechless! incredible! i hope is not that expensive thou please please please!

[@8Daniel0l]

Bit excessive but the keys are a great idea, always lose mine on the floor and I like the finger tight idea

[@miki1510]

if you listen carefully, you can here some differences. Especially when he puts the rings on the head. These differences are even more clear in studio recording.

[@danlc95]

Very cool!

[@PedroPetracco]

Awesome product... Wonder how much.

[@Danielenellafossadeileoni]

Gavin is a genius.

[@crztrod]

This man is a genius.

[@AdamOuissellat]

Cool idea

[@krusher74]

would be nice to hear the drum with each differant snarewire fitted as i would like to know how each sound as you can buy just the snare wires on there own.

[@Doodleydrums]

Yes, please!

[@diegofacundosoto]

Una hermosura

[@maxgoesnowhere]

2:55 MIND BLOWN

[@Paradiddleye]

This snare needs to come with a damn manual hahaha Great stuff Gavin

[@jamesquiambao965]

that snare sound

[@rhythmista7707]

Now we're talking, Sonor ! Unlike Benny Greb's signature snare that has the standard throw-off and is about the same price, the protean has so many features, and that snare adjustability is just pure genius. It's a no brainer. Protean over BGs signature. On a side note, it just me, or does Gavin's voice tone sound like Sting ?😂

[@MathijsIgnoul]

Might be, but to make it a representational test they might have used the same mic for both. I've tried sm57 on snaredrum, but not the i5 yet.

[@AquaAnim]

I love you Gavin!

[@vanomaden]

brilliant ... me being 7 years too late :-) I really like his sound, I just don't get the cymbal choice. Imagine this kit with a good set of Paiste cymbals

[@Dekknavn39]

I WANT THIS SOO BAD!!!

[@szarpidrutak]

it's a bit sad, that everyone will now have Gavin's unique sound... I always liked how he makes such small snares sound so big... I've also tried cutting down the snare wires to like 10 wires or so and it works really well, at least on my 13x5 Starclassic Maple snare, it gives bigger body to the sound and also kills almost any buzz when playing toms... very clever idea, this buddy knows his drums

[@premierdrummer231988]

Gavin Harrison is my favourite drummer and this snare combines a lot of knowledge and great ideas. The only thing I don't like on theses Snares is the color. It looks like a snear which comes with a cheap starter drumset which are black in the most cases. Gavin says that this color will fit to every drumset - to my mind it completely ok if the snare design/color does not fit to the whole Set. A lot of drummers use different snares for different music or different songs and they dont care about

[@Metalhead0985]

Has he always play 8 strand and birch snares? Like particularly on the sound of music recording? I have a birch 13x6 snare and wanna get the ghost notey and beautiful buzz rolls like his.

[@delvalle2409]

I just want it!

[@MathijsIgnoul]

Oh yes, I personally like the Shure Beta57a for snaredrum. Ofcourse, this is a commercial so they'll try to make each drum sound awesome. These little things make a little susupicious, but both snares are probably awesome with whatever mic you use.

[@Clance_ashley]

WHAAA!!! DAT DRUMKIT!

[@SIrcam769]

This is a treasure!