Pedrito Hand Snare Mango, 5-1/2″x14″
This snare drum offers a unique aesthetic and expressive tone.
Product Overview
Pedrito Martinez is an amazing, multi-talented force and a Grammy-nominated band leader with an irresistibly charismatic voice. This Pedrito Signature Hand Snare Drum is the perfect addition to any hybrid-percussion set up. This 5-1/2 x 14″, 8-lug hand snare drum is features a striking deep cut Mango shell that is fitted with an LP Comfort Curve II batter rim, drop-style throw off, and chrome-plated hardware. The stunning stained mocha finish gives it a distinctive look worthy of its namesake.
Features:
5 1/2″ x 14″ Deep Cut Mango Stave Construction
Comfort Curve rims
Eight lugs
Drop-style throw off
Stained Mocha finish with chrome-plated hardware
Artist
Pedro Pablo "Pedrito" Martinez
Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martinez was born in Havana, Cuba. Since settling in New York City, Pedrito has recorded or performed with Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Tedeshi Trucks, Dave Matthews, Sting and many more. He has also contributed to well over 75 albums.
Pedrito was a founding member of Yerba Buena and has recorded two albums with them. He has also released two solo albums as band leader. The first one was nominated for a Grammy in 2013. The second album, Habana Dreams, was recorded in Cuba and featured Ruben Blades, Isaac Delgado, Wynton Marsalis, and Angelique Kidjo.
In 2019, Pedrito recorded a duo album with Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez and Quincy Jones as the Executive Producer. Later that year, Pedrito and Eric Clapton recorded and performed a new arrangement of Clapton’s song, My Father’s Eyes.