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Tama Metalworks Snare Drum Review

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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 […]

Learn and Master Drums Review

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The Learn and Master Drums course by Legacy Learning Systems is a high quality, comprehensive drum training course to help any drummer take their playing to the next level and beyond.

Ahead Snare Drum Review

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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 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 […]

Rogers Powertone Snare Drum Review

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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 […]

Mapex Black Panther Snare Drum Review

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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. […]

Tama Swingstar Snare Drum Review

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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. […]

Gretsch Catalina Snare Drum Review

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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. […]

DW Collectors Series Snare Drum Review

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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

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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 […]

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