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About Snare Drums
Without a doubt, the snare drum is the most important component of the modern drum kit. From a country two-step to a 6/8 swing, the snare drum plays an essential role in forming backbeats, punching accents, and informing your listeners where the groove lands. It also tends to be the drum many of us spend the most time on. Therefore, if you’re looking for a quick way to overhaul the sound of a kit from, say, pop to metal, then a snare swap will get you there.
Are you jonesing for the bellowing depth of a Ludwig Black Beauty or the jam-splintering “crack” of a cranked Pearl piccolo? You’ll find just about every snare under the sun at Sweetwater. Read on for a quick primer.
Shop Snare Drums by Brand
Did you know Sweetwater has one of the world’s largest selections of snare drums under one roof? This stems from our tight-knit relationships with our incredible vendors. Concert snares from Pearl, marching snares from Mapex, experimental snares from A&F — the list goes on and on. Ready to take your drumming experience to the next level? Explore the latest offerings from DW, TAMA, Yamaha, Gretsch, Ludwig, and more at Sweetwater.
Snare Drum FAQs
How much does a snare drum cost?
Great question! Snare drums at Sweetwater start around $100 (give or take, depending on sales and market value) and can cost as much as a used car! However, if you’re looking for that golden ratio of cost to performance, then our resident drummers highly recommend the following models:
- Ludwig Supralite 8 x 14 steel snare
- Mapex MPX 5.5 x 14 maple/poplar snare
- Pearl Casey Cooper Igniter 5 x 14 poplar/maple snare
Each of these snares is a prime example of how a great snare drum doesn’t have to break the bank.
What snare drum shell material should I look for?
In general, metal-shell snare drums (brass, steel, aluminum, bronze, and titanium) excel in power, resonance, and sensitivity. They feel a little livelier to the touch and may require additional dampening to tame their sheer output and overtones.
Wood snares (maple, poplar, mahogany, birch, walnut, cherry, and oak), on the other hand, tend to sound more organic behind the kit and balanced in fundamentals and output.
Does this mean wood snares can’t be unruly and metal snares can’t sound organic? No way! There are plenty of exceptions to the rule. But following these guidelines should give you a good starting point, especially if you’re looking to diversify your snare selections for your kit.
Snare drum depth vs. diameter: how do these change the sound?
Again, we’re speaking in generalities, but most of the time, the shell diameter (head size) is responsible for a snare drum’s pitch, while its depth determines how fat, thin, long, or short its resonance is.
For more information on shell size and materials, check out our Snare Drum Buying Guide.
Get Started with Your New Snare Drum
Ready to purchase your first (or ninth) snare drum? Sweetwater makes it easy. If you don’t know where to begin, then contact our highly knowledgeable Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700. They’ll help you choose the right snare for your needs!
If you prefer to shop entirely online, then Sweetwater’s website has tools to narrow down your snare drum choices based on brand, price range, shell composition, depth, diameter, and more. Select your preferred specs in our convenient product filter and explore your options!
What are the most popular brands for Snare Drums on Sweetwater.com?
What are the most popular Snare Drums on Sweetwater.com?
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Ludwig Black Beauty Brass - 6.5 x 14-inch Snare Drum - Black Nickel
★★★★★ 10 reviews
$899.00 -
Ludwig Supraphonic LM402 6.5 x 14-inch Snare Drum - Chrome
★★★★½ 33 reviews
$699.00 -
Pork Pie Percussion Big Black Brass 6.5 x 14-inch Snare Drum - Black Nickel
★★★★★ 13 reviews
$399.99 -
Gretsch Drums USA Bell Brass Snare Drum - 6.5 x 14-inch - Brushed
★★★★★ 9 reviews
$1,199.00 -
DW Design Series Brass 6.5 x 14-inch Snare Drum - Black Nickel
★★★★½ 20 reviews
$429.00
Why shop Snare Drums at Sweetwater.com?
With a massive selection of Snare Drums, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Snare Drums, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.
