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  • Pearl S1330B Piccolo Snare
    Pearl S1330B Piccolo Snare
    Steel Piccolo Snare Black 13" x 3" Piccolo Snare Drum with Steel Shell - Black Do you need maximum snap out of your snare? Pearl has just what you need. Use the S1330B Piccolo Snare and forget about being lost in the mix - no matter how loud your surroundings may be. This steel-shell piccolo snare features a 3" depth and a 13" width, and it works perfectly as either a main snare or as an effective second...
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  • Pearl B1330 Piccolo
    Pearl B1330 Piccolo
    Brass Piccolo Snare 13"x3" Piccolo Snare with Brass Shell and 1.5mm Steel Hoops The 13"x3" Pearl B1330 Piccolo snare drum is a versatile drum, delivering the signature piccolo snap - great for use as a main snare drum or for secondary effects. From rock to funk, country to punk, Latin, world music, and beyond, Pearl drum products are played by the best. Artists such as Omar Hakim, Frank Vilardi, Chad Smith,...
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  • Pearl Firecracker
    Pearl Firecracker
    Firecracker Poplar Snare Drum 10" x 5" Poplar Snare Drum Ready to cut through the mix? The Pearl Firecracker is the snare that'll do it! As you'd guess from the name the sound is absolutely explosive, giving you a huge sound that absolutely punches through, no matter how crowded the mix. The Firecracker's shell is 8-ply poplar, giving this drum a snappy, woody tone. With 1.6mm steel hoops,...
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  • Pearl Chad Smith Signature Snare Drum
    Pearl Chad Smith Signature Snare Drum
    Chad Smith Signature Snare 14"x5" Snare Drum with SuperHoop II Hoops, Steel/Black Nickel-plated Shell, and Precision-fit Stainless Steel Tension Rods with Solid Brass Receivers Pearl's Chad Smith Signature Snare Drum is one of the most popular and recognized snares in the Pearl lineup. Delivering a subtle dynamic range and an exceptionally deep cracking sound, it's lauded as one of the greatest overall rock snare drums on the planet. On the Chad Smith Signature Snare Drum, there are Cl-55 "Bridge Style"...
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  • PDP Blackout Snare
    PDP Blackout Snare
    Blackout Snare Drum 4x13" 13" x 4" All-maple Snare Drum Hold down the backbeat with the PDP by DW Blackout. There's no faster way to re-invent your signature sound than by adding a new snare drum, and this one's a great place to start! Perfect for funk and hip-hop (and it can rock too!), the maple-shelled Blackout snare punches through the mix. The Blackout takes its name from the...
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  • Yamaha MSD-1455
    Yamaha MSD-1455
    Sens Series Snare 14 x 5.5 14"x5.5" Maple Snare Drum with Die-cast Hoops and Chrome-plated Lugs - Cherry The Yamaha MSD-1455 Sensitive Series maple snare drum works well for a huge range of styles and genres, giving you a big sound, great warmth, and the kind of defined crack you need for louder combos. The 14"x5.5" MSD-1455 includes a 7mm North American maple shell. Yamaha put a lot of attention into the angle of the bearing cut (60...
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  • DW Performance Series Snare (5.5
    DW Performance Series Snare (5.5"x14" Natural)
    Perf Series Snare 5.5"x14", NT 5.5" x 14" Snare Drum - Natural DW created the Performance Series to allow a wider range of drummers to tap into legendary quality at an unheard-of price. It all starts with the slick new shell design, known as HVX. The HVX shells blend horizontal, vertical, and diagonal plies of hand-selected North American hard rock maple (eight in total), and are voiced to give...
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  • DW Performance Series Snare (6.5
    DW Performance Series Snare (6.5"x14" Natural)
    Perf Series Snare 6.5"x14", NT 14" x 6.5" Snare Drum - Natural DW created the Performance Series to allow a wider range of drummers to tap into legendary quality at an unheard-of price. It all starts with the slick new shell design, known as HVX. The HVX shells blend horizontal, vertical, and diagonal plies of hand-selected North American hard rock maple (eight in total), and are voiced to give...
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  • Tama Stewart Copeland
    Tama Stewart Copeland
    Stewart Copeland Sig Snare Signature Snare Drum, with Brass Shell, Die-cast Top Hoop, and Triple-flanged Bottom Hoop The TAMA Stewart Copeland signature snare drum gives you a taste of the legendary sound of the Police! Equipped with a 1.5mm brass shell, the Stewart Copeland signature snare features a die-cast batter hoop and a triple-flanged bottom hoop, for a penetrating, clear sound. This 10-lug snare is a faithful reproduction of the snare...
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  • PDP BlackoutNew
    PDP Blackout 
    5x14 Black Out Snare 5" x 14" Snare Drum with All-maple Shell, Black Lacquer Finish, and Black Hoops and Lugs First off: Despite its sinister black look, the PDP Blackout snare drum is, at its heart, an all-maple drum with the same heritage as many of the most famous snare drums in history. Now for the rest of the story. The Blackout looks lean and mean, with a stealthy black lacquer finish shrouding the maple shell. But it doesn't stop...
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  • Tama G-Bubinga
    Tama G-Bubinga
    SLP 6x14 G Bubinga Snare drum 6" x 14" Bubinga Snare Drum with 12-ply, 10mm Bubinga Shell and Black Nickel Hardware - Natural Quilted Bubinga Finish Add a distinctive voice to your drum kit with the Tama SLP G-Bubinga snare drum! Part of Tama's Sound Lab Project Series, this 6" x 14" bubinga snare drum was designed to have a wide frequency range, perfect for a variety of styles. The 12-ply, 10mm bubinga shell provides explosive dynamics, while sporting a quilted bubinga outer ply...
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  • Pearl SensiTone Elite
    Pearl SensiTone Elite
    Sensitone 14x5 Brass Snare 14" x 5" Brass Snaredrum Want a great-sounding, versatile snare drum that you can always rely on to cut through the mix? Whether you play rock, jazz - or anything in between, Pearl's STE1450BR SensiTone Elite Brass Snare Drum powers your kit with a definitive, wet 'n' ringy upper-midrange "crack." For over 60 years, pro drummers such as Dennis Chambers, Chad...
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  • Pearl MCX1455S/C Masters Custom (14
    Pearl MCX1455S/C Masters Custom (14"x5.5" Vintage Wine)
    Mast Cust Map Snare 14x5.5 14"x5.5" Custom Maple Snare with Die-cast Hoops, 6-ply Shell, and Stainless Steel Tension Rods The Pearl MCX 1455S/C Masters Custom Maple Snare combines premium shell construction and top-notch hardware for great sound and performance in the studio or onstage! The 14"x5.5" MCX 1455S/C Masters Custom Maple Snare's 6-ply maple shell is custom-built for vintage tones and fine-tuned for maximum projection, allowing it to cut...
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  • Pearl Joey Jordison Signature Snare DrumPrice Drop
    Pearl Joey Jordison Signature Snare Drum 
    Joey Jordison Signature Snare 13"x6.5" Snare Drum with SuperHoops and Vertical Pull-action Strainer The Pearl Joey Jordison Signature Snare Drum is one of Pearl's best selling snares - its higher pitch and monstrous bite make this "power piccolo" cut through any mix. The Joey Jordison Signature Snare Drum also couples that bite with power, providing the body and depth of a 6.5". Onboard, black Super Hoops and double-ended lugs...
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  • PDP Mainstage Steel SnareNew
    PDP Mainstage Steel Snare 
    Main Stage 5x14 Snare 5" x 14" Steel-shell Snare Drum - Brushed Chrome PDP's Mainstage Steel Snare gives you the sharp attack and bright bite of real steel for a real steal! If you're looking for a snare with enough punch and bite to cut through live, then the PDP Mainstage Steel Snare is a great pick for you. Its bright and resonant sound accents just about any kit out there, and its solid chrome look...
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  • Tama G-MapleNew
    Tama G-Maple 
    SLP 7x13 G Maple Snare drum 13" x 7" Maple Snare Drum - Satin Tamo Ash For a lively snare with incredible clarity, you can't go wrong with the Tama SLP G-Maple snare drum. It's got a meaty attack with exceptional snap, and it's very sensitive too - ghost notes come alive, and rimshots cut through every time. This 13" x 7" maple snare has a 13mm shell, one of Tama's thickest. This gives the SLP G-Maple a...
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  • Tama PBR146 Brass Snare Drum
    Tama PBR146 Brass Snare Drum
    Starphonic 6' x 14' NP Brass 6" x 14" Snare Drum with 1.2mm Brass Shell The Tama PBR146 Starphonic brass snare is ideal for drummers who need a great sounding snare drum that is reliable and easy to work with. The 6" x 14" brass shell topped with a grooved hoop and Tama's Freedom Lugs, which allow you to change the snare head without ever loosening a tension rod! You'll notice that the bearing edge has...
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  • Yamaha VSD-1460
    Yamaha VSD-1460
    Vint Series Maple Snare 14x6 14"x6" Maple Snare Drum with 4-ply Shell, 6-ply Reinforcing Rings, Single-bolt Lugs, and 8-lug Triple-flanged Hoops The Yamaha VSD-1460 Vintage Series maple snare gives you the classic woodiness and warmth of a vintage drum, without the price tag of a vintage snare! The 14"x6" VSD-1460 Vintage Series snare provides real vintage-drum feel and sound, from the 4-ply shell (with 6-ply reinforcing rings) to the 8-lug hoops. Yamaha didn't sacrifice...
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  • Tama Classic MapleNew
    Tama Classic Maple 
    SLP 5 X 14" Maple Snare 5.5" x 14" Snare Drum with 8-ply, 7mm Maple Shell, Sound Arc Hoops, 20-strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon Steel Snappy Snares, and Chrome Hardware - Natural Tama's Classic Maple snare drum is one of the best balanced affordable snare drums you'll find at Sweetwater. Part of Tama's Sound Lab Project (SLP), the Classic Maple snare drum was designed to give hard-working drummers like you a great all-around maple snare drum at a price anyone can afford. A 5.5" maple shell gives you the loud,...
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  • Tama JB1365N
    Tama JB1365N
    John Blackwell Sig Snare 13" Snare Drum with 6.5" Depth, 1.2mm Steel Shell, and Black Nickel-plated Steel Hardware The JB1365 is John Blackwell's signature snare, and it offers up absolutely standout resonance and a ton more volume than you'd expect from a 13" snare drum. The Tama JB1365 features a 6.5"-deep, 1.2mm steel shell, with a unique flanged edge plus three air vent holes with removable plugs that give you a wide range of variations in...
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  • Tama Kenny Aronoff Signature Snare Drum
    Tama Kenny Aronoff Signature Snare Drum
    Kenny Aronoff Sig Snare Kenny Aronoff 5" x 14" Signature Brass Snare Drum The Kenny Aronoff Signature Snare is a beautifully engraved drums, with an all-brass shell and mighty brass hoops. The KA145 is a great all-around snare with a lot of crack and impressive attack (as befits the man who inspired it), with plenty of warmth and wide tuning range. Tama Kenny Aronoff Signature Snare Drum Features: Size -...
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  • Pearl Reference Pure Series Snare
    Pearl Reference Pure Series Snare
    Ref Pure Snare 14x6.5 Blk 14" x 6.5" Snare Drum with 6-ply Birch and Maple Shell and Ultra-low-mass Hardware - Piano Black Here's the snare you've been waiting for! Pearl's Reference Pure Series Snare drum gives you the expression and projection you've always wanted. There are many things that make the Reference Pure Series Snare a truly remarkable drum. It combines Pearl's top-of-the-line drum technology, including choice tonewood and cutting-edge...
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  • Tama Black BrassNew
    Tama Black Brass 
    SLP 5 X 14" Snare 6.5" x 14" Brass Snare Drum with 1.5mm Brass Shell, Black Nickel Hardware, Steel Mighty Hoops, Starclassic Lugs, and 42-strand Carbon-steel Snappy Snare - Black Nickel Tama's Sound Lab Project Black Brass snare drum gives you the deep, loud, and wonderfully warm sound of brass for a great low price. Built for serious regular use, Tama outfitted the Black Brass snare with relatively thick, 1.5mm brass shell and a 2.3mm flanged Steel Mighty Hoop. These give you a wide open sound that cuts clearly...
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  • Tama Power MapleNew
    Tama Power Maple 
    SLP 6.5 X 14" Maple Snare 6.5" x 14" Maple Snare Drum with 9-ply, 7.5mm Maple Shell, Maple Burl Outer Ply, Sound Arc Hoops, 42-strand Snappy Snares, and Black Nickel Hardware - Midnight Part of their Sound Lab Project Series, Tama's Power Maple snare drum gives you the perfect balance of bright bite and punchy projection that practically defines the sound of rock drumming. The beauty is in the Power Maple snare drum's combination of a resonant, 6.5" maple shell with an extremely responsive 42-strand Tama Snappy...
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  • Pearl UCA1450 Ultracast
    Pearl UCA1450 Ultracast
    Ultracast Alum Snare 14 x 5 14"x5" Cast Aluminum Snare with 3mm Shell Thickness, SuperHoop II Hoops, and 10 Rods The Pearl UCA1450 Ultracast 14"x5" aluminum snare drum gives you both full-bodied tone plus plenty of crack and volume, allowing you to cut through and sound great doing it. Using a thick (3mm) cast aluminum shell, the UCA1450 Ultracast is one of the thickest metal drums out there. Because it's cast, the aluminum shell stays true and...
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  • Tama Super AluminumNew
    Tama Super Aluminum 
    SLP 5 X 14" Snare 5" x 14" Snare Drum with 1.6mm Chrome-plated Aluminum Shell, Chrome Hardware, Sound Arc Hoops; Brass Tube Lug, and Carbon Steel Snappy Snares - Silver TAMA's S.L.P. Super Aluminum snare drum gives you a distinctive sound that's ideal for straight-ahead jazz, fusion, classic funk, and latin styles. With its fat low bark and incisive crack, this 5" x 14" snare drum sings with a sweet and musical - yet authoritative - voice. Its Super Aluminum shell brings out high overtones and sounds...
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  • DW Bamboo Snare
    DW Bamboo Snare
    Bamboo Snare 5.5x14" 5x14" Bamboo Snare Drum DW's Collector's Series Bamboo snare drum is a 5x14" snare made from environmentally friendly bamboo. The bamboo lends itself to a rich, warm snare voice. DW - or Drum Workshop - is known around the world for their innovative designs, for their commitment to quality, and for their attention to the wants and needs of working drum...
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  • Tama PMM146STM Starphonic (Maple)
    Tama PMM146STM Starphonic (Maple)
    Starphonic 6' x 14' Maple SD 14" x 6" Maple Snare Drum - Satin Mappa Burl Warm and powerful, the TAMA PMM146STM Starphonic maple snare drum gives you a massive sound with with rich tone and full resonance. TAMA innovations such as their Freedom Lug, detachable butt plate, and linear-drive strainer all serve to make the PMM146STM Starphonic extremely drummer-friendly, so you can concentrate on your artistry...
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  • PDP 6.5x14New
    PDP 6.5x14" Ace 
    6.5x14" Ace Snare Drum 14" x 6.5" Snare Drum with Black Nickel-over-brass Shell Hold down the backbeat with the PDP by DW Ace. There's no faster way to re-invent your signature sound than by adding a new snare drum, and this one's a great place to start! Perfect for punk, funk, rock, and hip-hop, the black nickel-over-brass-shelled Ace snare punches through the mix with a big beefy sound. Loaded with...
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  • Tama Sonic SteelNew
    Tama Sonic Steel 
    SLP 6.5 X 13" Snare 6.5" x 13" Snare Drum with 1.2mm Steel Shell, Chrome Hardware, Steel Mighty Hoops, Hi-tension Lug, and Hi-carbon Steel Snappy Snares - Brushed Black Nickel TAMA's S.L.P. Sonic Steel 6.5" x 13" snare drum is an ear-opener. When tuned high this snare delivers a remarkably tight, precise punch that'll cut through the densest of mixes. Tune it lower, and you infuse an impactful, husky bark without losing definition. It's even got a great cross stick - unusual for a 13". Given its amazing...
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  • Tama PAL146 Aluminum Snare Drum
    Tama PAL146 Aluminum Snare Drum
    Starphonic 6' x 14' Aluminum 14" x 6" Aluminum Snare Drum - Silver Bright and powerful, the TAMA Aluminum Starphonic Snare gives you massive, crisp attack and complex overtones. TAMA innovations such as their Freedom Lug, detachable butt plate, and linear-drive strainer all serve to make Starphonic snares extremely drummer-friendly, so you can concentrate on your artistry without your hardware...
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  • Tama Vintage SteelNew
    Tama Vintage Steel 
    SLP 5.5 x 14" snare 5.5" x 14" Snare Drum with 1.2mm Nickel-plated Steel Shell, Chrome Hardware, Sound Arc Hoop, Brass Tube Lug, and Hi-carbon Steel Snappy Snares - Silver The TAMA S.L.P. Vintage Steel 5.5" x 14" snare drum serves up classic '70 vibe. With its rich, dry response, this drum is perfect for rock, mainstream pop, jazz - you name it. The Vintage Steel gives you the classic sound of pretty much any style of music. It's got the body and depth to fill out a power ballad, but also the attack and...
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  • Yamaha Brass Nouveau SD-4455
    Yamaha Brass Nouveau SD-4455
    Brass Snare 14 x 5.5 14"x5.5" Brass-shell Snare Drum with Quick-release Nouveau Lugs, Detachable Snare Strainer, and 2.3mm Dyna Hoops For the Brass Nouveau SD-4455 snare drum, Yamaha applied a new metal shell manufacturing process to an all-new brass shell to create a drum that cuts through with a well-balanced tone. Yamaha has more than 100 years of experience making acoustic instruments, and the SD-4455 snare drum reflects the quality and musicality that's found...
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At Sweetwater, we've spent countless hours researching snare drums, to make sure we can help you make your snare drums decisions. When you call Sweetwater, you talk to a Sales Engineer that's well-versed in all aspects of pro audio - from means of getting gear to the gig safely to getting it all set up and working - and we're here to help you every step of the way. From before-the-sale questions to service and support after the sale, Sweetwater is there with you every step of the way. Call Sweetwater first - no one knows snare drums like we do!

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