Canopus Back Beat 14" Snare Wires 20 Strand Dry - CPSS-BB14DR

Canopus Back Beat 14" Snare Wires - 20 Strand Dry (CPSS-BB14DR)

The Canopus Back Beat Dry Snare Wires deliver the same powerful, projection-focused engineering as the Back Beat series - but with a darker, drier tone character that makes them the natural choice for wood-shell snare drums. Loud, aggressive backbeats with sharp ghost note response, all wrapped in a warm, focused sound that sits beautifully in a mix.

Built on the same spiral wire and 1mm end-plate platform as the rest of the Back Beat range, the Dry series is where Canopus's engineering precision meets a more classic, woody snare character.

Key Features

• 20 strand configuration - balanced response across the full snare head for even articulation
• Dry series finish - darker, warmer tone than the chrome plated counterpart - ideal for wood-shell snare drums
• Spiral wires with abundant coils - swift response for ghost notes and delicate phrasing alongside powerful backbeats
• 1mm end-plates - precise, consistent contact with the snare head for even response and no dead spots
• Loud attack with sharp ghost note response - volume and sensitivity in a single wire
• 14in size - fits standard 14in snare drums
• Model: CPSS-BB14DR - Dry finish Back Beat series

What Makes the Dry Series Different?

The Dry series produces a noticeably darker, more focused tone than the chrome plated Back Beat wires. Where the Chrome Plated (CPSS-BB14NP) adds brightness and cut - particularly effective on metal shells - the Dry series complements the natural warmth and resonance of wood-shell snare drums. The result is a fat, controlled backbeat with a classic, woody character and sharp articulation on lighter playing.

Dry vs Chrome Plated - Which Should You Choose?

• Dry (this model, CPSS-BB14DR) - darker, warmer tone - best suited to wood-shell snare drums
• Chrome Plated (CPSS-BB14NP) - brighter, more cutting tone - particularly effective on metal-shell snare drums

Who Is It For?

• Wood-shell snare drum owners - the Dry finish enhances and complements the natural warmth of wooden shells
• Rock, jazz, and blues drummers - the darker tone sits naturally in genre contexts where a classic, woody snare sound is preferred
• Studio drummers - a focused, controlled snare sound that's easy to place in a mix without excessive brightness
• Drummers who play loud but need sensitivity - ghost notes and subtle nuances are not sacrificed for backbeat volume

Available at Into Music Store with UK next day delivery available. Not sure whether the Dry or Chrome Plated series is right for your drum? Visit our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire and our team will help you find the right Canopus wires for your setup.