Orange County Drum and Percussion Maple Snare Drum Review In the late 1990s, Orange County Drum and Percussion (OCDP) made a big splash in alternative music scenes thanks to its adoption by several iconic drummers. The brand’s signature ventilated snare helped shape the sound of bands like 311, No Doubt, and Blink 182. Genre tastes […]
Sonor Benny Greb Signature Snare Drum Review
Versatile Sound in One Snare A decade ago, Sonor collaborated with famed German drummer Benny Greb to create a snare drum. The model proved to be a huge success! It was revered for its unique design quirks and overall playing flexibility. For many drummers, it became a go-to that challenged conventions and opened up a […]
Offset Eclipse Double Bass Drum Pedal Review
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Symmetrical Design for Ergonomic Playing Created by seasoned drummer Charles Fisher, this OffSet double bass drum pedal offers a new way to play complex rhythms. Double pedals are nothing new in the world of percussion. But this model has a distinct design with the potential to improve your comfort behind the set while also giving […]
Winner’s Spotlight: King Colton
The Readers’ Poll Contest If you can remember, back in March I had a readers’ poll contest where I asked the Snare Drum Reviews community what they’d like to see next. Thanks to all of you who gave me your ideas and opinions. They will help me build a better site in the coming months […]
Gretsch Brooklyn Micro Drum Kit Review
Gretsch tightened up the spacing on its highly regarded Brooklyn set to create the Brooklyn Micro drum kit with a smaller footprint. Hence the name. Gretsch configured the Brooklyn 4-piece Micro for small venues, studios and tiny practice spaces. It stands to reason that any drummer small in stature will find this set a very […]
Ludwig Supralite Snare Drum Review
Ludwig Supralite Snare Drum The Ludwig Supralite snare will give you bright sound out of the box, when tuned to your preferences. That’s the upside. The downside is that this isn’t the workhorse snare you expect from Ludwig. If you’re a hobbyist that plays for pleasure when time allows, or if you’re investing in a […]
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Snare Drum Review
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 […]
Gretsch Renown Series Snare Drum Review
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Gretsch Renown Series Snare Drum To Kit or Not To Kit. The Gretsch Renown Series snare drum is available in three sizes. They can be bought as part of a kit or as an add-on depending on your preference. 5×14 available in a kit or as an add-on snare 6.5×14 ditto 5.5×14 available only in […]
Tama SLP G Series Snare Drum Review
Tama SLP G Series Snare Drum Check the specs on Tama SLP G series snare drum models: G-Bubinga: 10mm / 11 ply G-Walnut: 9mm / 10 ply G-Maple: 10mm / 12 ply Thick. Focused sound. Lots of it. Most Tama SLP (Sound Lab Project) wood snares sport shells averaging 6mm and 6 ply. The Fat […]
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 […]