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PDP by DW Concept Series Snare Drum Review

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PDP Concept Series Snare

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

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Ludwig Pioneer Snare

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

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pdp by dw ace snare drum

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

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dw performance series snare

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

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ludwig black magic snare

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 […]

Tama Metalworks Snare Drum Review

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tama metalworks snare drum

Plays Louder Than It Looks Drummers who know their stuff usually consider Tama’s snares before they make their choice. And if they choose the Tama Metalworks snare drum they have picked a winner! Touring musicians and casual hobbyists are united in their high praise, remarking on the great sound that includes piercing crack and outstanding […]

Ahead Snare Drum Review

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ahead snare drum

Ahead Snare Drum Now They Make Drums Too Drummers know about the great non-wood sticks made by Ahead. Now there’s another piece of equipment to rave about from this innovative percussion company. It’s their Ahead snare drum models. These metal snares feature brass construction that is finished with a black chrome layer. Giving it a […]

Tama Artwood Snare Drum Review

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tama artwood snare

Tama Artwood Snare Drum Performance and Reliability Tama Drums has been an industry leader in both style and performance since the company’s founding decades ago. This passion for great music that looks the part is perfectly epitomized in the Tama Artwood snare drums. They offer customized drums in a variety of sizes to help you […]

Yamaha Signature Snare Drum Review

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Yamaha Signature Snare

Yamaha Signature Snare Drum Excellence Comes in Twenty-One Flavors! The designers at Yamaha drums have been listening to their roster of professional drummers for years, using their feedback to turn out highly rated and raved over products. When it came to snares, they gave up trying to please the pros with one or two models, […]

Rogers Powertone Snare Drum Review

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Rogers Powertone Snare

Rogers Powertone Snare Drum Vintage Sound to Play or Collect When discussing the history of the snares used in modern music, it doesn’t get any more classic than the Rogers Powertone snare drum. Produced throughout the late 1950’s and 1960’s, the drums are known for their vintage looks and sound as sweet and crisp as […]

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