Simone
The SIMONE carries the very soul of the drum kit from which it takes its name. A snare drum designed for players seeking an instrument that can adapt to any musical situation without ever losing its own identity.
Crafted from six plies of European sycamore maple, carefully selected from century-old forests in Austria, near the Swiss border, every shell is built by hand in our workshop in Lyon, France.
This choice is far from incidental. European sycamore maple delivers a remarkable balance of warmth, clarity and projection, offering a musical voice that responds as naturally to the softest ghost notes as it does to the most powerful backbeats.
Fitted with triple-flanged hoops, the SIMONE speaks with openness, sensitivity and a beautifully natural resonance. Equipped with die-cast hoops, it gains focus, attack and precision while preserving its unmistakable character.
Modern in its design yet timeless in its personality, the SIMONE is a snare drum that never overshadows the drummer—it simply allows every note to speak with authenticity.
Price : 780 €
Technical specifications
- dimensions
- 12” to 14”, depth on request
- shell
- 6-ply European sycamore maple
- chamfer
- 45° bearing edge, delivering attack, precision, and projection, a signature of ASBA heritage
- drum parts
- Chrome hardware with exclusive ASBA design, featuring stainless steel fasteners and internal felt isolation for enhanced reliability and improved vibration control
- hoops
- Die Cast / Triple Flanged
- finishes
- Hand-stained and hand-polished finishes with a vintage satin lacquer. Wide range of custom options on request: high-gloss lacquer, metal flake, wrap finishes (rhodoid), or shell inlays
- badge
- ASBA solid brass badge, made in France
- stamp
- Each shell is stamped with the date of its final assembly and hand-signed, guaranteeing its authenticity.
- Interior finish
- Shell interiors treated with beeswax from the Beaujolais region, sourced from a beekeeper in Poule-les-Écharmeaux (Haut-Beaujolais)
- quality control
- Each shell is inspected using a precision granite surface plate, ensuring perfectly flat bearing edges and optimal head seating
- Drumheads
- Evans® US.
Finishes
- Chocolate
- Caviar
- Honey Amber
- Blueberry
- Burgundy
- Cream (Rupture)
- Dark Brown
- Diamond
- Onyx
- Renaissance
- Saphir