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Snare Drums

48 snare drums from Griffin, Big Fat Snare Drum, Ktaxon and more.

Recommended Snare Drums

Milisten

Red

+11-inch drum suited to young players and music education
+Designed for Orff percussion and classroom use
+Suitable for early learning and beginner performances
−Smaller 11-inch shell gives a higher, lighter tone
No price recorded yet.
Ashthorpe

Blue

+Complete kit includes stand, gig bag, and practice pad
+Remo head included with the drum
+Neck and sticks included for immediate play
−Kit is aimed at students and beginners
No price recorded yet.
Beatello

Silver

+14-inch shell with 8-inch depth for a deep tone
+Carbon steel shell for a sturdy build
+Two-pack provides two snare drums
−Silver finish is the only color option listed
No price recorded yet.
Big Fat Snare Drum

Black

+14-inch size is a common snare diameter
+Black faux suede cow pattern covering
+Deep, fat shell tone suits a 14-inch drum
−Faux suede covering may show wear over time
No price recorded yet.
Griffin
+10 x 6 inch soprano size, smaller than common snare sizes
+Includes a snare throw off
+Poplar shell for a lightweight build
−Shallow 6 inch depth limits deeper snare tone
No price recorded yet.
Griffin
+10 x 6 inch soprano size, smaller than common snare sizes
+Includes a throw off and drum key
+Poplar wood shell
−Shallow 6 inch depth limits deeper snare tone
No price recorded yet.
Yamaha

Green

+Birch shell for a warm, resonant tone
+14-inch diameter, a standard snare size
+Stage Custom line built for stage use
−Birch shell is less punchy than maple for some players
No price recorded yet.
Griffin

Black

+14 x 5.5 inch size, a standard marching snare dimension
+Kit includes a snare stand for setup
+Kit includes two pairs of maple drumsticks
−Black finish only
No price recorded yet.
Mapex

Black

+Maple and poplar hybrid shell construction
+Standard 14 inch diameter fits most kits
+Deep 8 inch shell for a fuller, louder sound
−Deep 8 inch shell is heavier than standard depths
No price recorded yet.
Mendini by Cecilio

Black

+14 by 5.5 inch size suits standard marching band use
+Set includes a gig bag for transport
+Includes sticks for playing right away
−Sold as a student-level practice set
No price recorded yet.
Vangoa

Black

+Solid maple shell for a full, sturdy drum body
+Remo head included in the kit
+14 x 5.5 inch size, a common snare dimension
−Black finish only, with no other color options
No price recorded yet.
Yamaha

Blue

+Birch shell for a warm, resonant tone
+14-inch diameter, a standard snare size
+Stage Custom line built for stage use
−Birch shell is less punchy than maple for some players
No price recorded yet.
Yamaha

Red

+Birch shell for a warm, resonant tone
+14 x 5.5 inch size, a common snare dimension
+Stage Custom line built for stage use
−Birch shell is less punchy than maple for some players
No price recorded yet.
Big Fat Snare Drum
+14-inch size fits standard snare setups
+Green Monster design gives a bold, distinctive look
+Deep 14-inch shell suits full-bodied playing
No price recorded yet.
Big Fat Snare Drum

White

+Studio pack includes four sizes: 10, 12, 14, and 16 inches
+Round sound design across all included drums
+Multiple sizes allow varied tonal options
No price recorded yet.
Big Fat Snare Drum
+13-inch diameter for a full, broad snare sound
+Original design from the Big Fat Snare Drum line
+Fits standard 13-inch snare applications
No price recorded yet.
Btuty

Blue

+12-inch poplar shell for a compact snare drum
+Lightweight build for easy carrying
+Set includes sticks, strap and key
No price recorded yet.
Eastar

Black

+Set includes sticks, stand, mute pad, bag and key
+Standard 14 by 5.5-inch dimensions
+Mute pad helps reduce practice volume
No price recorded yet.
Eastrock

Brown

+Deeper 6.5-inch shell adds volume and depth
+Standard 14-inch diameter
+Professional set designed for students
No price recorded yet.
Gioco

Black

+Seamless aluminum shell for a consistent build
+3.0mm die-cast hoops add rigidity
+Standard 14 by 5-inch dimensions
No price recorded yet.
Griffin
+14 x 5.5 inch size with a wood shell
+Includes a stand, two pairs of maple sticks and drum key
+Comes with everything needed to start playing
No price recorded yet.
Griffin
+10 x 6 inch soprano size with a poplar shell
+Zebra wood PVC covering adds a distinct look
+Snare throw off included for controlling the snares
No price recorded yet.
Griffin
+14 x 5.5 inch size, a standard marching snare dimension
+Wood shell construction
+Includes eight tuning lugs for head tensioning
No price recorded yet.
Griffin
+14 x 5.5 inch size, a standard marching snare dimension
+Wood shell construction
+Kit includes a stand, two maple stick pairs and a key
No price recorded yet.
Mapex
+Maple and poplar hybrid shell construction
+Standard 14 inch diameter fits most kits
+6.5 inch depth gives a full, versatile snare sound
No price recorded yet.

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