With its shell diameter of 14" and a shell depth of only 3.5", the affordable Millenium Piccolo Steel Snare undeniably belongs in the “piccolo” category. Featuring a 1mm steel shell with an eye-catching chrome finish and triple-flanged 1.6mm rims, the Millenium Piccolo Steel Snare always delivers a powerful, crisp sound regardless of the user's preferred tuning. The craftsmanship as well as the hardware stand out thanks to their solid quality, with the wide sonic palette and effortless tunability being particularly noteworthy.
A total of 24 square-head screws spread over twelve threaded lugs is more than enough to tighten and precisely tune the included heads on the 14" steel shell of the Millenium Piccolo Steel Snare. The mounted strainer, which is adjustable on one side, works reliably in any given situation and ensures that the snare carpet can always be adjusted precisely. The fact that the lever of the throw-off securely snaps into the upper position is a big plus, allowing drummers to fully focus on their playing without worrying about the snare carpet coming loose during their performance.
The sound of the Millenium Piccolo Steel Snare is not the only impeccable aspect of this instrument: Solid workmanship ensures an absolutely round drum shell, a flawless shell seam, triple-flanged rims without any sharp edges, and a snare bed that is level with the snare carpet. The only potentially limiting factor are the included drumheads, so users who want to uncover the full sonic potential of this snare should not hesitate to grab some higher-quality heads from a brand manufacturer. Anyone who is looking for a reliable snare drum that won't break the bank will thus definitely find what they are looking for in the Millenium Piccolo Steel Snare.
Millenium is one of Thomann's in-house brands and has been an integral part of the store’s range since 1995. More than 800 products – from drums and percussion through to accessories such as microphone stands, racks, and recording workstations – bear the Millenium label. These products are made by renowned companies who also manufacture products for other well-known brands. Since they are imported directly from the factory without any further distributors or sales companies, they can be sold at particularly attractive prices. Incidentally, one in every four Thomann customers has already purchased at least one Millenium product.
Thanks to its twelve threaded lugs and a total of 24 square-head screws, the Millenium Piccolo Steel Snare can be tuned evenly and accurately, and the desired sound achieved without undue effort. Whether users opt for a higher or lower tuning, they will always get a well-rounded sound with an impressive range that cuts through the mix easily – something one wouldn't necessarily expect from a drum with a relatively shallow shell depth. For this reason, the Millenium Piccolo Steel Snare will cut a fine figure as both a side snare and a main snare.