The Bendu is an artistic collaboration between Mitch Fogarty of Alphawolf and Nostra Drum Provisions resulting in a high-end snare drum build to the exacting standards of Mitch, Ben and Matt. Showcasing world-class features along with the ability to perform consistently and aggressively across the board while also effortlessly embracing a full bodied, nuanced signature tone that pure solid cast copper is known for.

“I’m incredibly excited to introduce to you my signature snare, ‘The Bendu’. I’ve long searched for the perfect combination and specifications for my ‘perfect’ metal snare, and I truly believe Nostra and myself have made something extraordinary with this snare.

14” x 6.5” of Pure Cast Copper and Diecast Hoops create the perfect balance of bite and body, to give you the gunshot snare you’ve always wanted, with maybe a little more attitude.”

-Mitch.

The Bendu was used for the recording of Alphawolf’s 3rd studio album “Half Living Things” out now on streaming platforms and physical copies when available.

Specifications:

Size: 14” x 6.5”
Shell Material: Pure Copper (Sand Casted)
Shell Thickness: 3mm
Shell Finish (outer): Patina / liquid wax
Shell Finish (inner): Textured / liquid wax
Bearing Edge Profile: “classic” 45deg (top/bottom) [70%/30%]
Snare Bed Profile: 2mm x 150mm
Air Vent: Free Flow vent system
Lug type: x10 Beaver Tail - Chrome (double sided)
Strainer + Butt: Independant Drum Lab - Chrome
Tension Rods: Stainless Steel
Hoops: Gibraltar Die Cast 3mm - Chrome
Snare Wires: Stainless Steel Gibraltar 20-Strand
Snare Wire Strap: 5/8th Purple synthetic
Tension Rod Washers: Hendrix Sleeved Washers - Purple
Drum Heads: Remo P77 Powerstroke Coated Batter / Remo Ambassador Hazy Clear Resonant
Badge/s: Nostra Drum Provisions Brass rectangle badge mounted on riser, Half Living Things “horned boombox” brass badge
Weight: 9Kg (complete drum)