Canopus Back Beat 14" Snare Wires - 20 Strand Chrome Plated (CPSS-BB14NP)
The Canopus Back Beat Snare Wires are engineered for drummers who need to cut through - loud, aggressive backbeats with a bold attack, without sacrificing the sensitivity needed for delicate phrasing. A rare combination, and one that Canopus has achieved through precise engineering of spiral wire coils and 1mm end-plates.
If you're playing in a loud band, recording with a metal-shell snare, or simply want more projection and presence from your snare drum, the Back Beat series is one of the most effective upgrades you can make.
Key Features
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20 strand configuration - balanced response across the full snare head for even articulation
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Chrome plated finish - brighter, more cutting tone than standard chrome counterparts - particularly effective on metal-shell snare drums
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Spiral wires with abundant coils - engineered for swift response even during delicate, nuanced playing
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1mm end-plates - precise contact with the snare head for consistent response and tone
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Bold attack and loud projection - designed to deliver a solid backbeat that cuts through dense mixes
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Retained sensitivity - aggressive volume without losing response on ghost notes and light touches
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14in size - fits standard 14in snare drums
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Model: CPSS-BB14NP - chrome plated Back Beat series
What Makes the Back Beat Series Different?
Most snare wires force a compromise - you can have sensitivity or volume, but rarely both. The Canopus Back Beat series addresses this directly. The spiral wire design with an abundance of coils gives the wires enough mass and tension to project loudly on powerful backbeats, while the coil density maintains the swift rebound needed for ghost notes and subtle nuances. The 1mm end-plates ensure consistent, even contact across the snare head, eliminating dead spots and uneven response.
Chrome Plated vs Standard Chrome
The Chrome Plated (NP) series produces a noticeably brighter, more cutting tone than standard chrome snare wires. This makes them particularly well-suited to metal-shell snare drums, where the added brightness complements the shell's natural resonance and helps the snare cut through in a live or recorded mix.
Who Is It For?
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Rock, pop, and funk drummers - built for loud, powerful backbeats that need to project
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Metal-shell snare drum owners - the chrome plated finish enhances the natural brightness of metal shells
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Studio drummers - bold attack and great projection make these wires easy to place in a mix
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Drummers who play loud but need sensitivity - ghost notes and delicate phrasing are not sacrificed for volume
Available at Into Music Store with UK next day delivery available. If you'd like to discuss which Canopus snare wires are right for your drum and playing style, visit our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire or get in touch with our team online.
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