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. […]
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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. […]
Yamaha Maple Custom Snare Drum Review
Yamaha Maple Custom Snare Drum The Sound and Beauty of Rich Maple Ask any professional drummer what the best sounding snare drums are made of, wood, metal, or otherwise, and the immediate answer will be “maple.” The tree that gives us syrupy sweetness also provides the wood for the absolute finest snare drums on stage […]
DW Edge Snare Drum Review
DW Edge Snare Drum Old School Quality with a Timeless Sound The DW Edge snare drum is one of the offerings in the Collector’s Series. The Edge will certainly please many old school drummers with its maple core and attention to detail. Newer players will appreciate the crisp, bright sound and the many sizes in […]
DW Craviotto Snare Drum Review
DW Craviotto Snare Drum Like a Piece of Fine Art You Can Play With! How much do you want to spend on your next snare drum? If price is of no concern, then the DW Craviotto snare drum might be just what you are looking for. The DW Craviotto snare drum line is world-renowned, and […]
DW Collectors Series Snare Drum Review
DW Collectors Series Snare Drum A Promising Series from an Industry Leader DW continues to strive for better sound quality and release the results with new models in their DW Collectors Series snare drum line. The series contains something for every drummer. From a variety of high-grade core materials, to the size and fit for […]
Slingerland Radio King Snare Drum Review
Slingerland Radio King Snare Drum Brief History of Slingerland Slingerland is a legendary name in the drum-making industry. The Slingerland Radio King snare drums are the company’s flagship drum. Production began in the 1930’s, and was halted. The early 1960’s saw production begin again. This lasted until Slingerland was acquired by Gibson in 1994. These […]
Tama Starclassic Snare Drum Review
Tama Starclassic Snare Drum Professional Sound and Good Looks in Every Model The Wow Factor in the Tama Starclassic line is pretty high. Every Tama Starclassic snare drum boasts the best components on the market. This wood series is highly rated for all the right reasons. Rich, multi-ply woods create superb sound that is rich, […]