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  • Tama Power Maple
    Tama Power Maple
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    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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  • Tama G-Bubinga
    Tama G-Bubinga
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    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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  • Tama Black Brass
    Tama Black Brass
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    SLP 6.5 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 Sonic Steel
    Tama Sonic Steel
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    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 Stewart Copeland
    Tama Stewart Copeland
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    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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  • Tama Classic Maple
    Tama Classic Maple
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    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 Starphonic PBR146 Brass Snare Drum
    Tama Starphonic PBR146 Brass Snare Drum
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    Starphonic 6' x 14' NP Brass 6" x 14" Snare Drum with 1.2mm Brass Shell, Nickel Plated 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 MSD-1455
    Yamaha MSD-1455
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    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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  • Tama PAL146 Aluminum Snare Drum
    Tama PAL146 Aluminum Snare Drum
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    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 Steel
    Tama Vintage Steel
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    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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  • Tama PBC146MNC Bubinga Snare Drum
    Tama PBC146MNC Bubinga Snare Drum
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    Starphonic 6' x 14' Bubinga 14" x 6" Bubinga Snare Drum - Matte Natural Cordia Warm and powerful, the TAMA Bubinga Starphonic Snare's reduced shell thickness 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 Starphonic snares extremely drummer-friendly, so you can concentrate on your...
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  • Yamaha Live Custom Snare Drum (Black Shadow Sunburst)New
    Yamaha Live Custom Snare Drum (Black Shadow Sunburst) 
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    Live 14x5.5 Snare Black Shadow Sunburst 5.5" x 14" Oak Snare Drum with 6-ply, 7.2mm Shell, Dark silver hardware, and Yamaha Absolute Lugs - Black 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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  • Tama Starclassic Performer B/B Snare (Lacquered Azure Oyster)
    Tama Starclassic Performer B/B Snare (Lacquered Azure Oyster)
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    Starclassic 5.5"x14" Snare Drum 14" x 5.5" Birch/Bubinga Snare Drum - Lacquered Azure Oyster Warm and powerful, the TAMA Starclassic Performer B/B 14" x 5.5" snare drum gives you the classic sound of thin birch for the outer layer of the shell, and African bubinga for the inner shell. In this magic tone cocktail, the harder, thicker bubinga perfectly compliments the iconic tone of the birch, serving up a round snare sound...
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  • Tama Super Aluminum
    Tama Super Aluminum
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    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Tama JB1365N
    Tama JB1365N
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    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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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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