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
- Bayou Green Satin
- Bourbon Burst Satin
- Caviar
- Caviar Reverse Burst
- Coral Rose Satin
- Dusky Violet
- Hazelnut
- Helena Blue
- Honey Amber
- Natural
- Phenix Blue
- Phenix Green
- Phenix Red
- Rosewood
- Satin Caribbean Blue
- Smoky Cocoa
- Sunburst
- Bayou Green Gloss
- Bourbon Burst Gloss
- Caviar Glossy
- Caviar Reverse Burst Gloss
- Coral Rose Gloss
- Dusky Green
- Dusky Violet Gloss
- Golden Sun
- Hazelnut Glossy
- Helena Blue Glossy
- Honey Glossy
- Midnight Blue
- Natural Honey
- Phenix Blue Glossy
- Phenix Green Glossy
- Phenix Red Glossy
- Rosewood Glossy
- Satin Caribbean Blue Glossy
- Smoky Cocoa Gloss
- Sunburst Glossy
- Yellow Glossy
- Black Gold Sparkle
- Diamond Alpine White
- Diamond Black
- Diamond Blue
- Diamond Red
- Diamond White
- Glitter Black
- Glitter Ginger
- Glitter Gold
- Glitter Green
- Glitter Grey
- Gloss Black
- Gloss White
- Golden Mustard Satin
- Onyx Red
- Oyster 60s Black
- Oyster 70s Black
- Oyster White
- Pearl Antik White
- Pearl Turquoise
- Pearl Vintage Blue
- Pearl Vintage Sky Blue
- Pearl White
- Sparkle Black
- Sparkle Blue
- Sparkle Green
- Sparkle Red
- Sparkle Silver
- Sparkle Turquoise
- Blackline Tolex
- Creamline Tolex
- Linen Tweed
- Navyline Tolex
- Blue Equinoxe
- Pink Sparkle
- Yellow Sparkle