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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, […]
