{"product_id":"sonor-sound-wire-sw1208ms-spacer-12-inch-8-strand-brass-snare-wires","title":"Sonor Sound Wire SW1208MS \"Spacer\" 12-Inch 8-Strand Brass Snare Wires","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature Sound Enhancement: Developed in collaboration with drumming legend Gavin Harrison for his Protean signature series, the Sonor SW1208MS \"Spacer\" is a premium, handmade snare wire layout built to extract maximum wood tone and nuance from your drum shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique Spaced-Strand Geometry: Features a specialized layout with irregular, wide gaps between the wires. This design minimizes sympathetic rattle and prevents the wires from choking the bottom head, providing a highly organic sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium German Brass Formulation: Handcrafted at the Sonor factory in Germany using elite-grade brass alloys that produce a warmer, darker, and more controlled buzz compared to traditional steel wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect Snare-to-Head Contact: Outfitted with custom-profiled end plates that ensure the brass strands lay completely flat against the resonant drum head for a clean, consistent response across all dynamic ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing Edge Protection: The end plates are engineered with smooth, rounded borders to eliminate the risk of sharp metal corners digging into or puncturing delicate drumhead film when cranked under high tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocused Shell Character: The 8-strand configuration lowers the generic \"metal snare buzz\" and amplifies the native wood or metal tone of your drum shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Dynamic Range Sensitivity: Captures subtle ghost notes with extreme clarity while responding with a crisp, punchy attack during heavy rimshots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced Sympathetic Vibration: The wide spacing natively dampens accidental triggering from surrounding tom-toms or bass frequencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Handmade Construction: Fabricated to exact tolerances under Sonor's highest manufacturing standards, guaranteeing perfectly balanced tension across every individual strand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Cord Assembly: Designed with standard end-plate slots to securely anchor the wires using nylon cords or straps on a wide range of standard snare strainers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Line: Sound Wire \/ Protean Signature Series Accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel Identification: SW1208MS \/ SW 1208 MS (SKU: 74713159)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnare Drum Diameter: 12-Inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrand Configuration: 8 Strands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire Model Layout: \"Spacer\" (Irregular Wide Spacing Layout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Wire Material: Premium Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd-Plate Styling: Smooth Rounded Edges with Sonor Branding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Germany (Handmade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarget Applications: 12\" Snare Drums (including Gavin Harrison Protean 12x5), Studio Session Tracking, Acoustic Jazz\/Funk Performances, Custom Drum Building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Sonor SW1208MS \"Spacer\" 12-Inch 8-Strand Brass Snare Wire Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x High-Durability Nylon Assembly Cord Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sonor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42893048709191,"sku":"31501408","price":179.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/6598\/6375\/files\/Shopify--2026-06-22T082915.955.png?v=1782109893","url":"https:\/\/philtron.co.za\/products\/sonor-sound-wire-sw1208ms-spacer-12-inch-8-strand-brass-snare-wires","provider":"Philtron","version":"1.0","type":"link"}