This is my 1974-vintage Fibes SFT 690 5 " x 14" snare drum. It has a fiberglass shell and antique copper finish, and features the original Fibes snare throw-off (more or less—I had to replace the butt end with a generic piece) and Sta-Way snare drum bumper. It's a great-sounding snare, very loud and cutting, with great sensitivity and a terrific crack.

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