Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Snare Drum The Yamaha Stage Custom Birch snare and series are affordable. The quality and sound are suitable for beginners to serious hobbyists and part-time pros. The name is a counterpoint to the Yamaha Recording Custom snare drum which we have already reviewed. One Size Fits All? Henry Ford jokingly said that […]
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Pork Pie Drum Thrones Review
Pork Pie Drum Thrones Review Every drummer knowns that when your buns are done, playing isn’t fun! A quality, comfortable drum throne allows you to focus on playing creatively and energetically rather than thinking about your aching backside. If the drum throne also delivers stability, smooth swiveling and quick height adjustments that stay put, you’ve […]
Tama Soundworks Snare Drum Series Review
Tama Soundworks Snare Is Six Identities in a Single Series The Tama Soundworks snare drums are more an eclectic collection of drums than a unified series of snares. Five sizes across three materials, maple, kapur and steel produce distinct sounds rather than versions on the same theme. That’s more observation than criticism. The Soundworks snares […]
DW Design Series Snare Drum Review
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 […]
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 […]