Ahead Snare Drum Now They Make Drums Too Drummers know about the great non-wood sticks made by Ahead. Now there’s another piece of equipment to rave about from this innovative percussion company. It’s their Ahead snare drum models. These metal snares feature brass construction that is finished with a black chrome layer. Giving it a […]
Snare Drums
Tama Artwood Snare Drum Review
Tama Artwood Snare Drum Performance and Reliability Tama Drums has been an industry leader in both style and performance since the company’s founding decades ago. This passion for great music that looks the part is perfectly epitomized in the Tama Artwood snare drums. They offer customized drums in a variety of sizes to help you […]
Yamaha Signature Snare Drum Review
Yamaha Signature Snare Drum Excellence Comes in Twenty-One Flavors! The designers at Yamaha drums have been listening to their roster of professional drummers for years, using their feedback to turn out highly rated and raved over products. When it came to snares, they gave up trying to please the pros with one or two models, […]
Rogers Powertone Snare Drum Review
Rogers Powertone Snare Drum Vintage Sound to Play or Collect When discussing the history of the snares used in modern music, it doesn’t get any more classic than the Rogers Powertone snare drum. Produced throughout the late 1950’s and 1960’s, the drums are known for their vintage looks and sound as sweet and crisp as […]
Rogers Dynasonic Snare Drum Review
Rogers Dynasonic Snare Drum Powerful Sound, Promising Value It is a tribute to the Rogers drum company that two of their stellar lines are among the most collectible snare drums around. The Rogers Dynasonic snare drum models available on the market go quickly, and they bring in a very nice price. Experts believe that these […]
Mapex Pro Snare Drum Review
Mapex Pro Snare Drum Mapex Delivers on Their Promise The Mapex Pro snare drum line is a highly rated group of professional grade snares. The most popular models are made from 7 plies of pure hard rock maple, totaling 5.8mm thick. Mapex Powerhoops of 2.3mm chrome steel provide lightweight yet sturdy resistance, and won’t affect […]
Mapex Black Panther Snare Drum Review
Mapex Black Panther Snare Drum Versatility in a High Grade Snare Drum Mapex thinks they have the right ingredients to make the perfect snare drum. The Mapex Black Panther snare drum has a solid maple shell, surrounded by elm exterior ply. Tough and durable walnut sound rings top and bottom produces a full, well-rounded, flavorful sound. […]
Tama Swingstar Snare Drum Review
Tama Swingstar Snare Drum Reliable, Affordable Performance Tama has been turning out very good drums for a long time. The Tama Swingstar snare drum line has stood the test of time and is still played today. They were produced throughout the 1980’s to the mid-1990’s. As a result, many current professionals started on a Swingstar. […]
Pork Pie Little Squealer Snare Drum Review
Pork Pie Little Squealer Snare Drum The Best Sounding Squeal You’ll Hear Obviously, not all snare drums are created equal. The Pork Pie Little Squealer snare drum benefits from a more complex manufacturing process using very high-grade materials. The shells are 8-ply hard rock maple, brass snare wires, cast hourglass lugs, heavy duty hoops and […]
Gretsch Catalina Snare Drum Review
Gretsch Catalina Snare Drum Classic Good Looks with a Vintage Sound The Gretsch Catalina snare drum features smart vintage looks and delivers a pure classic sound to match. That sweet crack is produced by a multi-ply wood shell enhanced with die cast hoops, a 30 degree edges, traditional throw-off, and the time-honored Gretsch “T-Roof” badge. […]