Tagged: snare drums
5 articles
News
WFL III Drums on pause | The boutique squeeze
Bill Ludwig III's boutique drum company has paused all operations, with no end date. What we know, and what it says about small drum makers.
Head to Head
Ludwig Supraphonic vs Black Beauty | Which Ludwig snare?
Ludwig Supraphonic vs Black Beauty: aluminium against brass, the two most recorded snares in history — shell, sound, sensitivity, price, and which to buy.
Pearl Drums
Pearl Matt Halpern Signature Snare | Still worth it in 2026?
Pearl's Matt Halpern signature snare launched in 2021 and is still in production. What you get in 2026: the brass shell, specs, sound and prices.
Tama Drums
Tama S.L.P. Snare Drums | The full range (2026)
Tama's Sound Lab Project snares in 2026: what happened to the 2021 drums, the newer Bubinga, hammered steel and burl models, and what they cost.
Buying guides
Floor snare drums | The floor tom and snare crossover you didn't know you needed
One of the latest trends in drumming is floor snare drums. Often called a "Snom drum" or a "Baritone Snare drum". It is both a floor tom or a snare at the