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Crafted for the collector and the connoisseur, this snare is as much a visual masterpiece as it is a sonic powerhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRestored \"Star Series\" Heritage Hardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centerpiece of this edition is a rare lug design that hasn't graced a new Noble \u0026amp; Cooley drum in decades:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Bob Gatzen Lugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are original 1990s Star Series lugs sourced from the company archives. 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