Most of the lugs on Carolina Drumworks snares are custom made. We use double-ended and tube-related lug designs to hold up to the high tensions used on snare drums, since single-point lugs are susceptible to being pulled by the tension rods and can place stress on the shell by twisting or leaning. This can result in a damping effect on the vibration of the shell, uneven tension of the head, or – at worst – a cracked shell. Tube-style lugs keep the tension running in a straight line from the tension rods right through the lugs -- about a half inch outside the shell and exactly parallel to it. So the stress stays aligned in the hardware, not twisting against the side of the shell.

Our lugs are made of high-quality aluminum and brass, often used in combination depending on design.  Aluminum components may be plated, anodized or occasionally powder coated, again depending on the design scheme of the individual drum.

We use diecast or 2.3mm triple flange hoops, chosen according to the sound characteristics of each drum. As a rule, we do not powdercoat hoops, to avoid chipping of the finish.

Carolina Drumworks snares are given top-quality strainers for dependability and ease of use. The strainers we choose from include the R-Class, RCK and comparable models for the Gold Series and durable, reliable diecast models for the Silver Series.

Snare wires are selected to be responsive for specific styles of music and use. We primarily use Puresound snare wires.