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Steel snare drums are among the most common in the industry. From middle school concert bands to professional touring acts, there’s a decent chance the snare being used has a steel shell. Steel is easy to manufacture, while being more affordable than other common drum shell materials. Combined with a projecting sound and semi-bright tone, […]
Are you looking to add a nice snare to your drum collection, but don’t want to spend a bunch of money? Maybe you’re upgrading from a starter snare or you just need a new type of sound. In any case, this list is for you! Many less-expensive snare drums have cheap parts and poor sound […]
Maple snare drums come in a huge variety of styles. Just about every drum manufacturer makes maple snares in multiple sizes, colors, and quality levels. Well, there’s a very good reason for it. Maple is simply one of the best materials for constructing snare drums. This wood provides a great balance of tone and attack, […]
Compact drum sets have seen a recent resurgence in the drumming community. While previously seen largely in jazz club settings, small-sized setups are now used by a much wider range of drummers. Compact kits are great for transport and volume control. Plus, with modern drumhead technology, these drums can sound fantastic in a wide variety […]
Electronic drums can be a great alternative to traditional acoustic drum sets. They’re quiet, require little maintenance, and are a lot of fun to play. There are also an ever-growing number of options, making it harder than ever to figure out which is the best model for your situation. We’re here to help. We’ll get […]
Buying a drum set can be a mystifying experience, especially for those new to the drumming world. There are different brands, different configurations, different specs, different prices… some drum sets come complete, while others don’t include everything. Of course, some are also better values than the rest. Figuring it all out can be quite a […]
