Polmuz Model 1 Maple snare 14x8 Satin Black Fade

Polmuz Maple Custom 14x8 Satin Black Fade

The snare drums of the revived Polmuz brand bear no resemblance to their prototypes from the last century. Today Polmuz stands primarily for bold design combined with proven and solid technologies known from the products of the best brands.

The Polmuz Maple snare drum body gives complete freedom in shaping the sound, excelling in every music genre. The minimalist, old-school appearance of Polmuz drums references the brand's history and lends a vintage character.

Groundbreaking, unconventional designs, high manufacturing quality and convincing sound mean that the Polmuz tradition is being reborn today!

POLMUZ MAPLE CUSTOM instruments are made in POLAND! Painted, lacquered, waxed and assembled in GDYNIA!

QUALITY AND PROFESSIONALISM

Like the highest series of leading manufacturers, Polmuz is treated individually, which means there can be no question of any defects or irregularities in the set. Each percussion element is thoroughly inspected upon unpacking and checked with meticulous, lutist-like attention to detail. We strive for Polmuz to be remembered as a premium product; all drum shell edges must be perfectly even and smooth, and are additionally waxed to achieve an even richer sense of professionalism and comfort. As we well know, a perfectly smooth edge brings joy and happiness during the traditional ritual of running your hand along the edge before mounting a new head, not to mention the ease of tuning the drum and the perfect tone of the shell. Additionally, all drum hardware is checked because there is nothing more pleasant than smoothly screwing bolts into perfectly fitted lugs. After such thorough quality control, individual set elements receive an individual sticker with a serial number, date and a handwritten signature confirming the high quality of the drum. If a defect or irregularity is discovered, the shell is remade.

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Features

100% Maple shells

The snare drum shells from the Maple series are made from 6 plies of maple with a total thickness of 4.8 mm. The highest priority in designing Polmuz drums was sound. Balanced mid and high tones provide great versatility across many music styles. The specific nature of the wood imparts a characteristic sound to the drums that you won't experience in any other drums. The focused and clear sound of the shells was achieved through the careful selection of maple layers and focus on shell forming and edge shaping.

Edges

The 45° edge bevel ensures they contact the head at the optimal point. Every edge on Polmuz drums has been sanded and additionally waxed, ensuring perfect head-to-shell contact. The consequence of this solution is clean sound across the full frequency range. The rounded edge on Polmuz snares generates fast attack, balanced resonance, and most importantly - a unique, slightly vintage sound.

Finish

The lacquered finish on Polmuz drums gives each set a unique look and distinctive sound. The lacquer used on the Maple Polmuz finish is of the highest quality. The gorgeous, matte, clear lacquer will delight even the most discerning tastes. To emphasize the uniqueness of this model, a decorative stripe has been applied around its entire circumference using the inlay method. The composition and application method of the lacquer corresponds to those used in top sets by recognized brands.

Tube Lug

Tube Lug lugs are characteristic of all Polmuz drums. The unique Tube Lug construction makes them look like traditional mounts, but the lug body "floats" above the shell to minimize contact with the drum. This allows the entire drum to resonate across the full range of sounds. To minimize the risk of drums going out of tune, each one has a long bolt that seats deeply in the lug. Additionally, each lug has double protection in the form of washers - metal and nylon - which guarantee tuning stability.

Chrome Hardware

All hardware on Polmuz drums is finished with chrome plating. The beautiful appearance gives a sense of the highest quality materials used and breaks with the brand's unfortunate reputation from years past. The cast logo on Polmuz shells is a true declaration of quality and style. Made from solid brass and chrome-plated, the Polmuz nameplate is a guarantee and trademark of the highest level of craftsmanship in every drum.

Snare Mechanism

Polmuz snares are equipped with a smooth-acting snare mechanism. The ability to adjust spring tension allows for sound customization depending on the situation.

Heads and Springs

The drums feature coated, 1-ply high-quality batter heads bearing the Polmuz branding. The snare wires used in Polmuz snares are proven 20-coil elements that work perfectly with virtually any resonant head. Through them the snare produces a characteristic sound free of unnecessary overtones. The distinctive red snare wire strap is enhanced with the traditional Polmuz white logo.

Specification:

• Diameter: 14"
• Depth: 8"
• Number of Lugs: 10
• Wood: Maple
• Shell: 6 plies (4.8mm)
• Finish: wax
• Color: Satin Black Fade
• Hardware: Chrome
• Heads:
  • Batter: Evans UNO (1-ply, coated)
  • Snare Side: Polmuz (1-ply, clear)
• Model Number: SMA-1408-SBF
• MADE IN POLAND

About the Brand

Polmuz - a legendary brand producing Poland's first drums, known to every percussionist. The company was established in the 1960s, with its factories located at Grochowska 75/77 in Warsaw. In addition to drums, Polmuz also produced percussion mallets and wind instruments. The last drums were produced in the late 1990s, after which they completely disappeared from the market. In 2018, the team at the specialty percussion shop DrumStore from Gdynia decided to revive the Polmuz brand by purchasing complete rights to its name.

Today Polmuz offers high-quality drum sets and ethnic instruments that are in no way inferior to the best products of the competition. Bold design combined with proven solutions have made Polmuz storm not only the Polish percussion market, but also the hearts of those who remember their first Polmuz drums.