SJC Custom Drums - Navigator Series 16" x 18" Maple Floor Tom with 2.3mm Hoops and Shield Lugs - Ghost Black

SJC Drums introduces the Navigator Mounted Tom, a professional-grade 7" x 10" acoustic rack instrument handcrafted from seven plies of select North American maple to provide structural durability, warmth, and reliable mid-range acoustic projection. Built to handle snappy, upper-register rhythmic accents, this compact acoustic shell features proprietary 45-degree hand-cut bearing edges engineered to optimize drumhead-to-shell contact, blending a crisp, defined stick attack with a smooth, natural resonance that keeps your fill patterns highly articulate. The resilient multi-ply tonewood body is outfitted with heavy-duty chrome-plated hardware, including an integrated hanging suspension mount and a 10.5mm bracket that attaches securely to standard tom hardware arms without choking the shell's natural vibration or reducing sustain. To ensure long-term tuning stability and manage aggressive rim clicks, the drum is equipped with rigid 2.3mm triple-flanged steel tuning hoops that actively resist bending or warping under high-impact stick contact. Finished in a distinct Deep Olive Green exterior coating that showcases the natural underlying wood grain characteristics while shielding the maple core against surface scratches and stage scuffs, this versatile mounted tom comes pre-configured with factory-fitted with premium industry-standard drumheads and features a slim, space-saving design built to integrate smoothly alongside primary snare stands and multi-piece drum rack layouts.

SJC Drums introduces the Navigator Series Snare Drum, a professional-grade 6.5" x 14" acoustic instrument engineered with a 7-ply North American maple wood shell to deliver natural sonic warmth, focused mid-range punch, and clear projection. Built to integrate across multiple musical genres from alternative rock and pop to punk and country, this standard-sized snare drum utilizes proprietary 45-degree hand-cut bearing edges along the rim boundaries to optimize surface energy transfer from the drumhead to the wood core for a balanced sound profile featuring a sharp stick attack and deep resonance. The shell configuration is outfitted with heavy-duty chrome structural hardware, including 2.3mm triple-flanged steel tuning hoops that provide lasting material strength and uniform perimeter pressure through high-impact performance sessions. Equipped with ten classic high-mass SJC tube lugs spaced evenly around the shell perimeter to maintain uniform intonation under heavy tension, the unit features standard sizing layouts that fit securely inside virtually all third-party basket-style snare stands. Finished in a distinct Deep Olive Green protective exterior coat that shields the underlying multi-ply maple layers from surface scuffs, scratches, and transit friction, this durable standalone snare comes factory-fitted with professional Evans drumheads to serve as a reliable central anchor for custom setups or an independent performance upgrade for existing drum configurations.

SJC Drums introduces the Navigator Series 3-piece Shell Pack in a unique Deep Olive Green matte finish, a professional-grade acoustic core configuration tailored for live stage performances and studio tracking sessions. Built with premium 7-ply North American maple wood shells, this kit yields a highly balanced, warm, and punchy acoustic tone with robust low-end projection that fits seamlessly across diverse musical genres. The configuration features an 8" x 12" mounted rack tom, a 16" x 16" floor tom, and an 18" x 22" bass drum, offering a standard three-piece layout that allows percussionists to fully customize their final setup with their choice of a snare drum, performance cymbals, and hardware stands. Each shell features proprietary 45-degree bearing edges that align head-to-shell resonance, establishing a precise balance between an articulate stick attack and open, natural shell sustain. For long-term structural stability on the road, the kit is outfitted with heavy-duty chrome hardware and low-mass die-cast shield lugs that anchor tension rods securely to maintain reliable tuning alignment during heavy playing sessions. Complete with polished chrome hoops and a streamlined non-reflective exterior wrap, this hybrid shell pack provides a robust mechanical foundation and a clean, contemporary profile under intense venue stage lighting.