DW Design Series Snare Working drummers looking for a reliable snare and hobbyist upgrading their equipment are two groups buying the DW Design Series snare. The sound is classic and strong. The crisp, black nickel over brass appearance doesn’t hurt either. The Design Series snare drum is a well-built, full-featured snare played by touring and […]
Snare Drums
Yamaha Recording Custom Snare Drum Review
Yamaha Recording Custom Snare Drum The Yamaha Recording Custom snare drums are Yamaha’s best. Two features are obvious at a glance. First, Yamaha metal snare drums boast movie star good looks. Secondly, their price tag is eye-catching too, an MSRP that starts north of 9 but is south 6 from most sellers. Still, that’s a […]
Pacific by DW Black Wax Maple Snare Drum Review
Pacific by DW Black Wax Maple Snare Drum Great sound, but the look is hit-or-miss. Pacific by DW Black Wax Maple Snare are part of the Concept Series that combines upscale sound and a sensible price for hobbyists. What’s worth noting is that professionals play this snare too, and drummers like Cobus Potgeiter and Jordan […]
PDP by DW Concept Series Snare Drum Review
PDP by DW Concept Series Snare Professional sound that’s easy on the wallet! The DW Concept Series snares are built in a range of sizes that deliver professional sound at an affordable price. It speaks volumes that many of today’s rising-star drummers play Concept Series snares from PDP’s Drum Workshop division – Cobus Potgieter, Jaz […]
Ludwig Pioneer Snare Drum Review
Ludwig Pioneer Snare Drum Ludwig first made the Pioneer snare from 1939 to 1941. It was re-introduced in 1960. This Ludwig Pioneer snare drum review focuses on the drums produced from 1960 through 1976. The Pioneer was priced to compete in the beginner/student market. However, the old axiom “they don’t make things like they used […]
PDP by DW Ace Snare Drum Review
PDP by DW Ace Snare Drum If you’re in the market for a quality brass snare that will upgrade your sound in any musical style, the PDP by DW Ace snare drum is worth your consideration. This is one of the Pacific Drums & Percussion (PDP) specialty snares series, PDP’s top line of professional-grade snares. The […]
DW Performance Series Snare Drum Review
DW Performance Series Snare Drum Quality Design at a Competitive Price DW makes three tiers of drums in a good/better/best spectrum. The DW Performance Series snare drum is the “better” line of DW snares. The drums in this high-quality series are significantly better than those in DW’s Pacific Drums & Percussion series (PDP) line. But […]
Ludwig Black Magic Snare Drum Review
Ludwig Black Magic Snare A Classic Only Better Seasoned drummers and newcomers to the craft all know the Ludwig name and know legendary models like the Ludwig Black Magic snare drum. In the 1920‘s Ludwig pioneered the black nickel over brass look and concept for drum shells. This oft-imitated design has never been surpassed by […]
Tama Metalworks Snare Drum Review
Plays Louder Than It Looks Drummers who know their stuff usually consider Tama’s snares before they make their choice. And if they choose the Tama Metalworks snare drum they have picked a winner! Touring musicians and casual hobbyists are united in their high praise, remarking on the great sound that includes piercing crack and outstanding […]
DW Performance Series Snare Preview
DW Performance Series Snare Drum A Mid Priced Offering Editor’s Note: The DW Performance Series Snare drums have been released and reviewed on this site. You can find that review here. Up until now, a drummer had two choices if they had to own a set of Drum Workshop drums. They could make a substantial […]