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 […]
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Offset Eclipse Double Bass Drum Pedal Review
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 […]
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
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 […]
Sonor One of a Kind Snare Drum Review
Sonor One of a Kind Snare Drum The term “one of a kind” is thrown around loosely in marketing, but the Sonor One of a Kind snare drum series lives up to the billing. Each series is made in limited numbers, and all the veneer used in the series is cut from a single tree. […]
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 […]
Yamaha Recording Custom Snare Drum Review
Yamaha Recording Custom Snare Drum The Yamaha Recording Custom snare drums are Yamaha’s best. Two features are obvious at a glance. First, Yamaha metal snare drums boast movie star good looks. Secondly, their price tag is eye-catching too, an MSRP that starts north of 9 but is south 6 from most sellers. Still, that’s a […]