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Slingerland Radio King Snare Drum Review

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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

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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, […]

Pearl Masters Snare Drum Review

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Pearl Masters Snare Drum Rich And Powerful Sound Pearl puts its best foot forward with the Pearl Masters snare drum. Featuring a 6-ply maple shell and the warm, which gives a robust tone one would expect. Pearl-best components create a drum that sounds great and will perform well gig after gig. The 6-ply maple comes […]

Pearl Chad Smith Signature Snare Drum Review

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Pearl Chad Smith Signature Snare Drum A Signature Snare for Upper Range Playing Chad Smith handles the drum work for super group the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and he loved his snare drum so much, they named one after him. The Pearl Chad Smith Signature snare drum is the most popular model in the highly […]

Pearl Sensitone Snare Drum Review

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A Line Up Worth a Look and Listen The Pearl Sensitone snare drum has enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a top choice for drummers playing every style, from early rock to modern music. Pearl has reintroduced this versatile snare with the quality 1.5mm Brass construction and classic ring in every strike. New to […]

Ludwig Acrolite Snare Drum Review

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Ludwig Acrolite Snare

Welcome On Stage Or In The Studio! For many years, the Ludwig Acrolite snare drum has been the choice of students learning to play the drums. With time, its reputation has only grown. It’s now welcomed onto the stage or into the studio as well. The solid, seamless aluminum shell has a track record of […]

Ludwig Supraphonic Snare Drum Review

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Ludwig Durability and Sound If a snare drum could be a hit maker, the Ludwig Supraphonic snare drum would be it. The bright, crisp sound of this professionals’ choice performs great in the studio or at live events. The chrome plated seamless aluminum shell produces classic snare crack in combination with rich resonant depth. The […]

Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum Review

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Warm Ludwig Sound With Plenty Of Pop First of all, the Ludwig Black Beauty snare drum features a solid brass shell that has an antique finish. Warm, deep sounds resonate from the drum, with a hint of metallic finish that are amplified with crisp rim shots. Fantastic sensitivity across the volume range makes this a […]

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