According to designer Ronn Dunnett, the R class throw-off sets \"a new standard for reliability, simplicity and advanced ergonomics.\"

The throw- off features a release lever that can be rotated 180 degrees relative to the drum shell. This allows the drummer to position the lever for easy access regardless of the position of the drum. A friction tension system prevents the lever from movements caused by vibrations. Comments Dunnet:

\"It’s a very simple and effective design. It’s quiet, smooth and very solid - I guarantee no one will be breaking any of these.”

The R Class throw-off features a unique mounting channel which allows it to be retrofit to any drum with a vertical hole pattern of 1.75” or less (including plastic and aluminum strainer models). The R Class throw-off also features all-metal die-cast construction for maximum durability and is currently available in chrome. Black chrome and brass finishes will be available later in 2005.

Registered owners of 2005 Dunnett Classic snare drums are eligible for a no charge upgrade to the R Class throw-off. Registered owners of 2004 and earlier models can upgrade to the R Class for nominal charge.

World-wide retail distribution has been assigned to Kaman. Drum manufacturers and OEM’s can purchase the R Class throw-off directly from Dunnett.

Dunnett Classic Drums appear on countless studio recordings and at concerts around the world. Artists playing Dunnett vary from Carter Beauford, Dennis Chambers and Abe Laboriel Jr. to Matt Chamberlain, Andrew Borger and Slipknot skinsmen Joey Jordison, Shawn Crahan and Chris Fehn.