I am the original owner of this extremely rare Craviotto Diamond Series Nickel Over Brass NOB Artist Model (SPL) 14" x 5.5" snare drum. In 2007 Craviotto commissioned Adrian Kirchler (AK) to build 50 x 5.5" and 6.5" NOB snares, which sold out before they had landed in the USA. Craviotto had a 'special' run manufactured for a handful of artists with the letters "SPL" and the artist's initials/name engraved on each drum to distinguish them from the retail models.
Specifications:
- AK handmade and hand-engraved Nickel plated Brass 0.7mm ONE-PIECE shell
- AK Vintage Bearing Edges, rounded, turned over 30 degree edges, sealed into a triangle & soldered to the inside of the shell
- Johnny Craviotto's signature snare bed
- Craviotto 20-strand Custom High Carbon snare wires
- Craviotto Signature Nickel plated Diamond tube lugs
- Craviotto Nickel plated 2.3mm triple flange hoops
- Craviotto Signature Nickel plated butt plate
- Craviotto Nickel plated drum key
- Trick GS-007 single-position strainer (black)
Also included in the sale:
- Spare Craviotto 20-strand Custom High Carbon snare wires
- Spare Craviotto resonant side snare head (not pictured)
- Spare Trick GS-007 three-position strainer (black)
- Hardcase HN14S snare drum case (granite)
Free domestic and international freight via DHL or FedEx with buy it now only. Local pickup also available.