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  • Tama Super Aluminum
    Tama Super Aluminum
    Special Offer: 24 Months Interest Free Financing!
    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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    Sale Price: $369.99
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  • Tama PMM146STM Starphonic (Maple)
    Tama PMM146STM Starphonic (Maple)
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    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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    Sale Price: $599.99
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  • Yamaha Live Custom Snare Drum (Emerald Shadow Sunburst)New
    Yamaha Live Custom Snare Drum (Emerald Shadow Sunburst) 
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    Live 14x5.5 Snare Emerald Shadow Sunburst 5.5" x 14" Oak Snare Drum with 6-ply, 7.2mm Shell, Dark silver hardware, and Yamaha Absolute Lugs - Emerald Shadow Sunburst Yamaha's Live Custom Snare Drum delivers a big, meaty tone that's ideal for live situations but sounds great in the studio, too. Yamaha has decades of acoustic drum-making experience, and it shows in their Live Custom Series. Live Custom 6-ply oak shells are 7.2mm thick with 45-degree bearing edges, and that translates to power and...
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    Sale Price: $299.99
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  • Pearl MCX1455S Snare (Piano Black)New
    Pearl MCX1455S Snare (Piano Black) 
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    MCX 1455 Snare Piano Black 5.5" x 14" Snare Drum with 6-ply Maple Shell and MasterCast Die-cast Hoops - Piano Black The Pearl Masters MCX1455S snare drum gives you the same 6-ply maple shell and quality hardware found on the Pearl's high-end Masters series (the drums of choice for heavies such as Virgil Donati). MCX snares sport MasterCast die-cast hoops, which optimize the depth, clarity, and focus of your sound. When tuned high, this snare...
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    Sale Price: $384.00
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  • PDP 6.5x14
    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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    Sale Price: $269.99
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  • Tama G-Maple
    Tama G-Maple
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    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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    List Price: $549.98

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  • Pearl MCX Snare (Natural Birdseye Maple)New
    Pearl MCX Snare (Natural Birdseye Maple) 
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    MCX 1465 Snare Natural Birdseye Maple 6.5" x 14" Snare Drum with 6-ply Maple Shell and MasterCast Die-cast Hoops - Natural Birdseye Maple The Pearl Masters MCX1465S snare drum gives you the same 6-ply maple shell and quality hardware found on Pearl's high-end Masters series (the drums of choice for heavies such as Virgil Donati). MCX snares sport MasterCast die-cast hoops, which optimize the depth, clarity, and focus of your sound. When tuned high, this snare delivers a...
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    Sale Price: $408.00
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  • Tama PBB146 Starphonic Bell Brass SnareNew
    Tama PBB146 Starphonic Bell Brass Snare 
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    Starphonic 6' x 14' Bell Brass 6" x 14" Bell Brass Snare Drum with 3mm Bell Brass Shell, Chrome Hardware, Grooved Hoops, Freedom Lugs, and 42-strand Carbon-steel Snappy Snare PBB146 Want a massive-sounding snare drum? TAMA's PBB146 Starphonic Bell Brass Snare delivers all the power you want with a huge sonic range. Drummers have been intrigued with the sound, sensitivity, and control of bell brass snares for decades. Now is your chance to finally own one. The PBB146 sports a 6" x 14" brass shell topped...
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    Sale Price: $2,499.99
    List Price: $3,846.14

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  • DW Bamboo Snare
    DW Bamboo Snare
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    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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  • Pearl SensiTone Elite
    Pearl SensiTone Elite
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    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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    Sale Price: $299.00
    List Price: $569.00

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  • Yamaha VSD-1460
    Yamaha VSD-1460
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    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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    Sale Price: $469.99
    List Price: $769.99

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  • Pearl Session Snare (Piano Black)New
    Pearl Session Snare (Piano Black) 
    Special Offer: 24 Months Interest Free Financing!
    Session 1455 Snare Piano Black 5.5" x 14" Snare Drum with 6-ply, 7.5mm Birch/Kapur Shell, SuperHoops, and Chrome Hardware - Piano Black The Pearl Session Studio Classic Birch/Kapur Snare Drum features a 6-ply birch/kapur wood snare. This snare offers a warm, balanced tone that is perfect for stage and studio. Built-in, chrome Super Hoop II rims and double-ended lugs complement the natural finish. There's also an SR-017 strainer with a vertical pull action for ideal...
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    Sale Price: $228.00
    List Price: $350.00

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  • Pearl UCA1450 Ultracast
    Pearl UCA1450 Ultracast
    Special Offer: 24 Months Interest Free Financing!
    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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    Sale Price: $599.99
    List Price: $999.00

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  • Tama JB1365N
    Tama JB1365N
    Special Offer: 24 Months Interest Free Financing!
    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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    Sale Price: $399.99
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  • Tama Kenny Aronoff Signature Snare Drum
    Tama Kenny Aronoff Signature Snare Drum
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    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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    Sale Price: $729.99
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  • Yamaha Live Custom Snare Drum (Black Oak)New
    Yamaha Live Custom Snare Drum (Black Oak) 
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    Live Custom Snare Black Wood 5.5" x 14" Oak Snare Drum with 6-ply, 7.2mm Shell, Dark silver hardware, and Yamaha Absolute Lugs - Black Oak Yamaha's Live Custom Snare Drum delivers a big, meaty tone that's ideal for live situations but sounds great in the studio, too. Yamaha has decades of acoustic drum-making experience, and it shows in their Live Custom Series. Live Custom 6-ply oak shells are 7.2mm thick with 45-degree bearing edges, and that translates to power and...
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    Sale Price: $299.99
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  • Pearl Session Snare (Matte Liquid Amber)New
    Pearl Session Snare (Matte Liquid Amber) 
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    Session 1465 Snare Liquid Amber 6.5" x 14" Snare Drum with 6-ply, 7.5mm Birch/Kapur Shell, SuperHoops, and Chrome Hardware - Matte Liquid Amber The Pearl Session Studio Classic Birch/Kapur Snare Drum features a 6-ply birch/kapur wood snare. The snare offers a warm, balanced tone that is perfect for stage and studio. Built-in, chrome Super Hoop II rims and double-ended lugs complement the natural finish. There's also a SR-017 strainer with a vertical pull action for ideal...
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    Sale Price: $228.00
    List Price: $380.00

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  • Yamaha Brass Nouveau SD-4455
    Yamaha Brass Nouveau SD-4455
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    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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    (1 review) Sale Price: $399.99
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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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