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A Ulysses Owens Jr. signature snare by way of the Noble & Cooley Drum Company? Drummers here at Sweetwater are all eyes and ears! An acclaimed jazz timekeeper, producer, educator, and Grammy-nominated performer, Ulysses patterns and percusses with a presence that breaks the mold with bold impact ? and so does his signature snare! Blueprinted in Noble & Cooley’s Horizon series, this snare’s hybrid shell of maple and mahogany establishes a gorgeous tonal blend of warm attack and dark resonance, delicate yet powerful for thriving at any dynamic intensity. Fitted with deluxe brass hardware including eight single-hex lugs and a throw off/butt plate combo ? not to mention a pair of flexible and chrome-treated triple-flanged hoops ? this signature begs to match the expressiveness of your playing style. Complete with its Custom “U” wood burn logo and an autographed serial number, this all-class and dependable backbeat is fit for performers of the highest caliber while delivering the inspiring sounds of Ulysses Owens Jr. in spades.





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Maple and mahogany Horizon shell





The 5.5-inch x 14-inch shell of this snare blends two tonewoods that collectively contribute a well-balanced and rounded-out sound with versatile appeal. This sonic balance comes courtesy of a hybrid concoction of warm, punchy, and articulate maple wood paired with the rich, resonant, and darker tonal complexities of an inner mahogany ply. And speaking of plying, this Horizon series-based signature snare has undergone Noble & Cooley’s exclusive horizontal orientation plying protocol, creating a more clear and uniform shell tone that closer resembles the sonic effects of a steam bent drum. Shaved with 45-degree bearing edges for total vibration freedom of the Evans G1 coated batter head and Snare Side 300 clear resonant head, this lightweight hybrid shell will take any stage with conviction.





Hardware to match your energy





Designed to be a true performer, Noble & Cooley has adorned the Ulysses Owens Jr. signature snare with the hardware to handle all intensities of musical expression. Eight brass, center-mounted, single-hex lugs offer an anchoring of both 2.3mm chrome-finished triple-flanged hoops, providing an extra degree of open and articulate play that’s ready to accommodate any playing tension with ease. Matched with a brass throw off, plus Cam Action snare wires controlled by a brass butt plate, snaring and tenoring the shell with speed is an effortless task with a phenomenal look to accompany it. From studio work to stage performances, this signature is miles ahead!





Ulysses’s signature touch





No signature snare drum is complete without premium personal touches, and the Ulysses Owens Jr. signature owns several distinctions. At first glance, you’ll note the elegantly emblazoned “U” wood burn logo on the exterior of the shell, paying tribute to the namesake timekeeper with undeniable charm. On the inside of the snare, the serial number label has been autographed by Ulysses himself. Finally, this snare’s natural satin maple finishing pinned against its brass lugs and throw off delivers a personalized look that perfectly suits Ulysses’s style. Wherever you play, your kit will be looking its very best!





Noble & Cooley Ulysses Owens Jr. "U" Signature Snare Drum Features:


Signature snare drum of artist/educator/producer Ulysses Owens Jr.


5.5-inch x 14-inch dimensions provide a slightly shallower universal playability


Horizon-based maple and mahogany hybrid shell infuses warmth and attack with darker tones and resonance


Horizontal orientation process delivers a uniform tone with playing resemblance to a steam-bent shell


45° bearing edges allow drumheads to vibrate much more openly


Comes fitted with an Evans G1 coated batter head and Snare Side 300 resonant head


8 brass single-hex lugs look incredible and anchor down 2.3mm lightweight and tuning-fluid chrome triple flanged hoops


Brass throw off with brass butt plate and Cam Action snare wires tenor and snare with speed and a vibrant snap


"U" wood burn logo against natural satin maple finishing offers a personal touch of elegance


Autographed serial number label by Ulysses himself