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Canopus Birch BR-1455 14x5.5 Birch Snare Drum - Made in Japan
A Canopus Birch Series BR-1455 snare drum, built in Japan, finished in a green ripple-pattern wrap. The interior label confirms the model (BR-1455) and serial number (00114), with a handwritten build month of August and the builders' initials.
Canopus is a Japanese drum maker, and the Birch Series is its birch-shell snare line, built around an 8-ply birch shell with 8 single-point tube lugs and pressed hoops. This drum keeps its Canopus-stamped throw-off.
== SPECIFICATIONS ==
- Brand: Canopus
- Model: BR-1455 (Birch Series)
- Country of Origin: Japan
- Serial: 00114 (interior label)
- Size: 14" diameter x 5" depth as measured (BR-1455 is catalogued by Canopus as 14" x 5.5")
- Shell material: Birch, 8-ply
- Finish: Green ripple-pattern wrap
- Lugs: 8 single-point tube lugs
- Strainer: Canopus throw-off (stamped CANOPUS)
- Hoops: Pressed triple-flange hoops
- Weight: 3.35 kg (drum only)
- Heads: Remo Weatherking Coated Ambassador (batter) / Remo Weatherking Ambassador clear (snare side)
== CONDITION ==
Overall: Very Good
- Lugs / tension rods: There are missing part(s) and stripped thread(s) with some rust on the lug/tension rod hardware. Please take this into account.
- Shell: No cracks or warping.
- Bearing edges: In good condition.
- Hoops: In good condition; the chrome shows age-related spotting in places.
- Strainer (throw-off): Engages and releases correctly.
- Snare wires: In good condition.
- Heads: Both heads show signs of use; the batter head has stick marks and discoloration in the center.
- Modifications: None
- Replaced parts: None
- No odor.
The wrap presents well. Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. All photos are of the actual drum for sale.
== INCLUDED ==
- Soft case (TAMA)
- No tuning key included
== WHY THIS SNARE ==
This is a Japanese-built Canopus BR-1455 with its interior label intact, so the model and serial number can be checked. The 8-ply birch shell and eye-catching green ripple wrap make it a distinctive choice for a working kit. The missing parts and stripped threads on the lug/tension rod hardware are disclosed above.
Please feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.
TESTED & INSPECTED
Tested and inspected by our staff before shipping:
- Operation tested and confirmed working
- Controls, switches, and jacks checked
Your gear arrives ready to play.
SHIPPING FROM JAPAN
- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance
- Carefully packed with protective wrapping
- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days
Please message us with any questions before purchasing.
