Cast from heavy-gauge brass alloy, this is heavier shell than most beaded-style brass snares. The sound is distinctively brass, but with more body and fatness at low mid range frequencies and a beautiful high end crack. Available in a polished brass finish. The drum can be customized in any of five Custom Shop drum hardware color options. Every drummer should own a brass snare for recording and live applications.
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Another heavy-gauge rolled shell, the Collector’s Steel snare drum includes an integrated reinforcement hoop for a more focused sound and is offered in a chrome finish. Fitted with features such as premium DW Throw-off, TrueTone snare wires and DW Heads by Remo USA, Steel drums are loud and metallic with a projection perfectly suited for live applications. Steel snares can be customized in any of five drum hardware color options. Learn More
Possibly the warmest sounding metal DW offers, copper is a soft metal with many of the tonal characteristics more associated with wood drums. Offered in a polished finish, Collector’s copper delivers a warm crack with plenty of response and playability. Learn More
Sonor's Vintage Series Snare drums are a German-made, 9 ply, 6mm thick shell with round over bearing edges. Made of German beech, these drums are crisp, controlled, and super warm. It has a 'Super 50' snare throw and vintage style, 'Superprofil' hoops. Finished in Sonor's new (and absolutely stunning) California Blue, this drum will not only sound amazing - but look amazing, too. Learn More
This 110th Anniversary Black Beauty has the wide-open tuning range, classy look, and massive sound that we're all used to. 8 Lugs - as opposed to the standard 10 lug on a Black Beauty - opens the drum up and increases its low end and resonance. It is complemented with beautiful gold hardware and single-flanged hoops. This drum comes with a heavy-duty, limited edition padded leather snare bag to keep the drum well protected in travel. Learn More
Ludwig's Classic Maple formula is known for its thick bite and warm low end loved by studio drummers, engineers, and live sound engineers alike. Classic Maple snare drums are a super high-end drum at an affordable price that sound great in any application. Learn More
This one-off Doc Sweeney snare drum is a beautifully made single-ply, steam-bent quilted cherry shell. It features solid maple wooden hoops with bloodwood and wenge inlays. The drums speaks with a dark, very round rimshot that would work wonderfully in more nuanced musical settings. The cherry shells gives the drum a mid-range focused sound without accentuating too many lows or highs. This drum is a truly one of a kind drum made right here in the states in Carlsbad, California. Learn More
This Collector’s Steel Snare features a heavy-gauge rolled shell and also includes an integrated reinforcement hoop for a more focused sound. The Knurled Black Nickel finish affords a unique look and slightly more mellow sound than Chrome. Fitted with features such as premium DW Throw-off, TrueTone snare wires and DW Heads by Remo USA, Steel drums are loud and metallic with a projection perfectly suited for live applications. Steel snares can be customized in any of five drum hardware color options. Learn More