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  • Acrolite

    Ludwig

    Originally introduced in 1963 as a student drum, the Ludwig Acrolite quickly became the choice of pro players in need of dry, cracking snare tone. The reintroduced Acrolite is built on a seamless, beaded, brushed-aluminum shell manufactured in Monroe, North Carolina, USA, and is offered alongside Acro Copper, Acro Brass, and Acro Bronze variants for a range of tonal options.

  • Black Beauty

    Ludwig

    One of the primary reasons Ludwig is 'The Most Famous Name On Drums' is the legendary Black Beauty, constructed from a single seamless brass sheet to produce a warm, round metallic tone that is often imitated, but never duplicated.

  • Carl Palmer "Venus" Signature Snare

    Ludwig

    Carl Palmer's "Venus" Signature Snare — a truly personalized instrument crafted for volume and intricate clarity. Its beaded-brass 3.7"x14" shell is lacquered green for a stunning look, with brass-plated separate-tension tube lugs and die-cast hoops to offer visual contrast.

  • Chrome Over Brass

    Ludwig

    Ludwig's Chrome Over Brass snare drum, introduced in 1960 as the Super Ludwig, was the predecessor to the Supraphonic. The brass construction with chrome plating provides the musical undertones favored of brass with just the right touch of added focus and treble.

  • Classic Maple Snare

    Ludwig

    Ludwig's wood snares have remained popular throughout the company's nearly 100-year history, and were the drums that helped establish the fat backbeat and deep grooves of pop and R&B music in the 1970's and 80's. The Classic Maple all-maple shell features the clarity and warmth players have come to expect from maple drums, plus the projection and musicality that has maintained Ludwig's reputation for snare drum innovation and excellence.

  • Copper Phonic

    Ludwig

    The newest member to the Ludwig USA snare drum range is the Copper Phonic snare drum.

  • Hammered Brass

    Ludwig

    Having a similar sonic quality to the Black Beauty but at a higher pitch, Ludwig's Hammered Brass snare drums utilize the same hammering process as Ludwig Timpani to expand their playable range. Each shell has a similar hammering pattern, but no two are exactly alike and they vary slightly in tonality.

  • Jazz Fest

    Ludwig

    The Jazz Fest Series Snare Drum returns to market with the presence of a generation. A 5.5"x14" 3-ply Legacy Mahogany shell with a vintage '64 snare bed, 8 twin lugs, 3-step baseball bat tone-control, and a white Reso-Coat interior recreate the classic 1960s Ludwig sound.

  • Jon Theodore Signature Snare Drum

    Ludwig

    A design from the minds of Jon Theodore and Ludwig, the Jon Theodore Signature Snare Drum blends craftsmanship, style, and tone to honor a dynamic modern drummer. Featuring a 6.5" x 14" seamless brass shell with exclusive antique nickel plating, it delivers a warm yet articulate tone that excels in any playing environment. This limited-edition instrument is finished with a signature blue/olive badge and Jon Theodore's personal signature on each drum — a collector's masterpiece and a reliable workhorse for the stage and studio.

  • Legacy

    Ludwig

    Legacy's 3-ply Maple/Poplar shell lends itself to round, fat tones with a deep low fundamental tone. Legacy snare drums offer thick, focused attack with few overtones. Perfect for classic, centered tonality.

  • Nate Smith Signature Snare Drum

    Ludwig

    A perfect blend of tone, function, and aesthetics. Limited edition release to only 200 units worldwide, this snare drum is a 5" x 14", 7-PLY, North American Maple shell with a custom Blue Imperial Coat finish.

  • Raw Brass Phonic

    Ludwig

    An unplated brass-shell snare drum that delivers the warm tonal qualities of the Black Beauty with added dry response. As organic in looks as it is in sound.

  • Slotted Coliseum

    Ludwig

    Ludwig's signature sound venting system on a reissued 8x14" Slotted Coliseum snare drum, available with a 6mm cast aluminum shell or a 7-ply Classic Maple shell in a new 10-lug format.

  • Super Series

    Ludwig

    Originally released in 1960 as 'The answer to every drummer's dream', the Super Ludwig series drums are reimagined for a new standard model. The Super model is chrome over brass shell while the Super Brass is a lacquered brass shell. Both models are trimmed in nickel hardware.

  • Supralite

    Ludwig

    The Ludwig Supralite Snare Drums are designed with a mirrored, polished, 1mm beaded steel shell for bright, cutting attack, while providing a wide mid-range overtone. Fitted with chrome plated brass tube lugs, 2.3 mm chrome plated triple flange hoops, and brass snare wires. All snares feature a new and improved P88I throw-off and P33 butt-plate. Quality and versatility to fit any budget!

  • Supraphonic

    Ludwig

    Performance-proven, the sound that fueled the most hit recordings in history — the Supraphonic is the snare choice of the pros. Its USA-made chrome-plated, seamless, beaded aluminum shell produces a bright, crisp attack with the perfect balance of full resonant tone and snare crack, suitable for everything from jazz to metal.

  • Universal Snare Metal

    Ludwig

    Emphasizing optimal response, sensitivity, and dark warm tones, the Universal Metal Brass drum delivers a rich, dynamic range suitable for a multitude of tuning ranges and head combinations. Modeled after the famous Black Beauty and fitted with heavy-duty tube lugs, P88i throw-off, P35 butt plate, and 20 strand snare wires. Offered in popular sizes (5.5x14, 6.5x14, 7x13, 8x14) and two hoop options: 'Black-to-Black' Brass (black nickel-plated shell with die-cast hoops for sharper attack and aggressive projection) and Chrome-Plated (triple-flange hoops for a more balanced, controlled sound).

  • Universal Wood Snares

    Ludwig

    An incredible lineup of wood snare drums for the most demanding drummer. Available in Mahogany, Walnut, Beech, and Cherry, each model delivers fantastic tone and stunning finishes with Ludwig's legendary craftsmanship.

  • Charlie Benante CB1465

    Tama

    The signature snare drum of Charlie Benante, drummer for thrash metal heroes Anthrax, utilizes a 1.2mm thick stainless steel shell with a slightly deeper than normal 6.5" depth. This snare drum produces the heavy volume and rich sound needed to match Benante's powerful drumming style.

  • John Tempesta JT147

    Tama

    The pairing of a 42-strand snappy snare with a deep 7" brass shell gives John's model an intense and powerful sound that has an unmatched depth of tone. With black nickel shell hardware complementing the brushed black nickel finish, the JT147 looks as menacing and dangerous as it sounds.

  • Lars Ulrich LU1465

    Tama

    It takes an extremely powerful snare drum to stand up to Metallica's incredible sound pressure levels. The LU1465 is a diamond plated monster made of a 3mm slab of steel. And die-cast zinc hoops provide even more attack and low-end.

  • Metalworks "Effect" Series 10"x3"

    Tama

    The Metalworks “Effect" snare drums offer the useful option of having additional and special snare sounds as a part of your drum kit's arsenal. A 3" depth steel shell with a half snare wire provides a sharp crack with a very short sustain.

  • Metalworks "Effect" Series 6"x3"

    Tama

    The Metalworks “Effect" snare drums offer the useful option of having additional and special snare sounds as a part of your drum kit's arsenal. A 3" depth steel shell with a half snare wire provides a sharp crack with a very short sustain.

  • Metalworks "Effect" Series 8"x3"

    Tama

    The Metalworks “Effect" snare drums offer the useful option of having additional and special snare sounds as a part of your drum kit's arsenal. A 3" depth steel shell with a half snare wire provides a sharp crack with a very short sustain.

  • METALWORKS 10"x5.5"

    Tama

    This steel snare drum offers a bright tone with a tight crispness in high-tuning and a smooth resonance in low-tuning. The color of the shell hardware is matched to the matte black shell.

  • METALWORKS 13"x4"

    Tama

    This steel snare drum offers a bright tone with a tight crispness in high-tuning and a smooth resonance in low-tuning. The color of the shell hardware is matched to the matte black shell.

  • METALWORKS 14"x5.5"

    Tama

    This steel snare drum offers a bright tone with a tight crispness in high-tuning and a smooth resonance in low-tuning. A 1.2mm matte black steel shell is processed to have a ridge on the center of the shell as reinforcement. The color of the shell hardware is matched to the matte black shell.

  • METALWORKS 14"x6.5"

    Tama

    This steel snare drum offers a bright tone with a tight crispness in high-tuning and a smooth resonance in low-tuning. A 1.2mm matte black steel shell is processed to have a ridge on the center of the shell as reinforcement. The color of the shell hardware is matched to the matte black shell.

  • Mike Portnoy MP125

    Tama

    Mike Portnoy's signature snare drums feature a unique three-way snare strainer that offers additional sounds without the hassle of switching snare drums.

  • Mike Portnoy MP1455BU

    Tama

    Mike Portnoy's signature snare drums feature a unique three-way snare strainer that offers additional sounds without the hassle of switching snare drums.

  • Mike Portnoy MP1455ST

    Tama

    Mike Portnoy's signature snare drums feature a unique three-way snare strainer that offers additional sounds without the hassle of switching snare drums.

  • Peter Erskine PE1445

    Tama

    The drum set is a jazz instrument — but you can play any style of music on it. The "Jazz Bass" was, in fact, played on more hit pop tunes than you can count; the "Jazz Snare" may enjoy equally legendary status one day.

  • Roadpro Concert Snare Stand Extended Height for Standing Performance HS80HWN

    Tama

    TAMA's patented toothless Quick-Set Tilter marks another TAMA advancement in hardware. Relying on basic principles of physics, the Quick-Set Tilter holds its position using the friction of six smooth metal disc plates instead of traditional toothed gears, so you can adjust it to any desired angle. Height for Standing Performance HS80HWN」 at TAMA Drums.

  • Roadpro Snare Stand HS80LOW

    Tama

    TAMA's patented toothless Quick-Set Tilter marks another TAMA advancement in hardware. Relying on basic principles of physics, the Quick-Set Tilter holds its position using the friction of six smooth metal disc plates instead of traditional toothed gears, so you can adjust it to any desired angle.

  • Roadpro Snare Stand HS80PW

    Tama

    TAMA's patented toothless Quick-Set Tilter marks another TAMA advancement in hardware. Relying on basic principles of physics, the Quick-Set Tilter holds its position using the friction of six smooth metal disc plates instead of traditional toothed gears, so you can adjust it to any desired angle.

  • Roadpro Snare Stand HS80W

    Tama

    TAMA's patented toothless Quick-Set Tilter marks another TAMA advancement in hardware. Relying on basic principles of physics, the Quick-Set Tilter holds its position using the friction of six smooth metal disc plates instead of traditional toothed gears, so you can adjust it to any desired angle.

  • S.L.P. Big Black Steel LST148

    Tama

    The LST148 "Big Black Steel" snare fills the roll of the classic, heavy fisted, rock snare drum-and then some. It's husky 8" depth hardened Steel shell provides maximum power and volume, making it the idea choice for players who needs to cut through the crushing din of overbearing guitar amplification.

  • S.L.P. Black Brass LBR1465

    Tama

    Working off of the natural characteristic of Brass, the Black Brass uses a relatively thicker 1.5mm Brass shell, and provides fat powerful sound with warm full resonance. A 2.3mm flanged hoop adds to the openness of its sound, and a 42-strand Snare Wire gives it a distinct, desirable buzz.

  • S.L.P. Classic Dry Aluminum LAL1455

    Tama

    This drum features a seamless 1.2 mm Aluminum shell with a center bead. The 8-lug Steel Mighty Hoops make for a crisp sound with short sustain. The vintage look and sound are reminiscent of the early years of popular aluminum snare drums.

  • S.L.P. Classic Maple LMP1455

    Tama

    This snare drum is a great example of what the S.L.P. series concept is all about. The combination of this choice hardwood shell, Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon Snare Wire , and triple-flanged Sound Arc Hoop results in a fully open and resonant sounding drum.

  • S.L.P. Duo Birch LBH1410L

    Tama

    Very unique additional snare allowing drummers to explore ideas and create new patterns and fills they might never have considered with traditional components and setups.

  • S.L.P. Fat Spruce LSP146

    Tama

    This drum features an all Spruce 8 ply shell with a beautiful wood grain finish, and boasts a warm and resonant tone. The combination of the Spruce shell and TAMA's 8-lug die-cast hoops makes for a powerful yet warm rim shot sound.

  • S.L.P. G-Bubinga LGB146

    Tama

    TAMA is known for its mastery of Bubinga, and this 12-ply 10mm Bubinga drum is a stunning example of that expertise. 2.3mm flanged hoops, and separate low-mass lugs enable the shell to resonate more naturally, giving the G Bubinga an extraordinarily punchy sound with a large helping of low-end.

  • S.L.P. G-Maple LGM137

    Tama

    The award winning G Maple concept is built on the foundation of a thicker 11ply, 10mm Maple shell, and augmented by heavy die-cast hoops, giving it a bright, powerful, sound with surprising volume and sensitivity.

  • S.L.P. G-Maple LGM146

    Tama

    The 14"x 6" G-Maple snare drum is built on the foundation of a thicker 11mm, 13ply Maple shell that gives it a bright sound, but with a surprising volume and sensitivity. Its 2.3mm flanged hoops and separate low-mass lugs enable the shell to resonate naturally, and enhance its punchy sound.

  • S.L.P. G-Walnut LGW1465

    Tama

    This 14" x 6.5" snare is constructed with an exceptionally thick 10-ply, 9mm thick 100% walnut shell. The use of walnut- known for its dark fundamental timbre - for this snare's thick shell, results in a deep, complex tone with exceptional attack and cut.

  • S.L.P. Studio Maple LMP1465F

    Tama

    Built to suit the needs of the player looking for a snare with incredibly warm, resonant tone, and crisp clear attack, the 6.5" deep Studio Maple snare features newly designed 100% maple wood hoops, coated with urethane for higher durability.

  • Simon Phillips SP1465

    Tama

    A new Simon Phillips Signature model crafted with African Mahogany is 8ply/6mm, with a deeply rich & warm tone. The snare drum is paired with the Customized Brass Mighty Hoops for crisp attack and Steel Sensitive snare wires to capture Simon’s intricate playing with precision.

  • Snare Stand HS60W

    Tama

    The HS60W is a sturdy, double-braced snare drum stand. It features the Quick-Set tilter which allows easy position of the snare drum at virtually any angle.

  • Stage Master Snare Stand HS40PWN

    Tama

    The Stage Master snare drum stand features a universal gearless tilter. This tilter holds the snare basket securely in place using metal plate friction instead of traditional gears.

  • Stage Master Snare Stand HS40SN

    Tama

    The universal tilter securely holds its position with metal-plate friction instead of traditional gears so you can adjust it to any angle you desire.

  • Stage Master Snare Stand HS40WN

    Tama

    The universal tilter securely holds its position with metal-plate friction instead of traditional gears so you can adjust it to any angle you desire.

  • STAR Bubinga

    Tama

    Bubinga wood, which TAMA introduced to the market, has become increasingly popular as a drum shell material. Because of their ultra-high density, Bubinga shells provide rich, fat low end as well as deep, dark tones.

  • STAR Maple

    Tama

    Although they feature one of the most popular and traditional drum shell materials, STAR Maple drums have some very unique hidden features that set them apart from the rest. The ultra-thin 5 ply, 5mm shells are comprised of a 2mm thick solid wood core ply, sandwiched between 1.5mm thick cross-laminated plies on both sides.

  • STAR Reserve Bubinga/Maple

    Tama

    For the seasoned drummer, it is an extremely gratifying sensation to discover a special snare drum that brings a newfound creativity to your playing. All of a sudden, your go-to phrasing is out the window and you're heading down a new path, playing patterns you'd typically not even attempt.

  • STAR Reserve Hammered Aluminum

    Tama

    Bright and exhilarating, the STAR Reserve Hand Hammered Aluminum snare drum shatters the traditional image of an aluminum snare with its innovative sound. The 3mm hand hammered shell delivers deep resonance, sensitivity, and control, while maintaining a bright and quick attack.

  • STAR Reserve Hammered Brass

    Tama

    In keeping with the craftsmanship and quality of previous STAR Reserve snare drums, TAMA introduces another drum in the series - The STAR Reserve 14"x5.5" Hand Hammered Brass Snare Drum. This drum features a 1.5mm thick shell, 2.3mm brass Customized Flanged Hoops, and a unique hammering pattern.

  • STAR Reserve Hammered Copper

    Tama

    The STAR Drums series' first metal snare features a hand hammered copper shell. In addition to a mid-low end with tons of volume, the hand hammered shell creates a deeply harmonic overtone.

  • STAR Reserve Solid Japanese Cedar

    Tama

    The 9th entry into the STAR Reserve series, this Solid Japanese Cedar snare drum uniquely features the traditional Japanese woodworking technique, Uzukuri, creating a three-dimensional appearance. Complemented by the beautiful oil finish, this snare drum produces a dynamically bright, powerful, yet focused sound.

  • STAR Reserve Solid Maple

    Tama

    The 1st model of the STAR Reserve snare series was developed to attain unparalleled sensitivity and response for drummers. We combined a solid maple shell with a slightly sharper Starclassic bearing edge and 8-lug Brass Sound Arc hoops to create an ultra- sensitive, clear and bright tone.

  • STAR Reserve Walnut/Bubinga

    Tama

    The 3rd model of the STAR Reserve snare series is developed to attain an extremely sharp cut and projection. The hybrid shell of Bubinga and Walnut with Maple Sound Focus Rings creates a solid, tight, and resonant tone.

  • STAR Snare Stand HS100W

    Tama

    The use of TAMA's legendary Omni-ball system provides the same flexible yet stable angle settings found on TAMA tom stands.

  • STAR Solid Mahogany 14"x6"

    Tama

    STAR's solid shell snare drums offer three characteristic shell materials, Maple, Mahogany and Zebrawood. Maple and Mahogany models realize not only soft and transparent voice but also light and comfortable response. Zebrawood model offers an extra super dry sound and clear articulation in high frequency without losing warmer tone.

  • STAR Walnut

    Tama

    Walnut has long been favored by furniture makers for both its beauty and durability. As a drum shell material, Walnut's naturally EQ'ed tone has been praised by the drum community for both the stage and the studio. The new STAR Walnut shells project booming low end with enough cut to be heard through any mix.

  • Starclassic Maple

    Tama

    The Starclassic Maple snare drums combine incredible power with maple's intense and warm tone. Zinc die-cast hoops provide superior high-end "crack" and response.

  • Starclassic Performer

    Tama

    6mm, 4ply Birch + 2 inner ply Maple The combination of maple/birch projects with the warmth of maple and the clarity of birch.

  • Starclassic Walnut/Birch

    Tama

    The shape of the edge is one of the most important factors which affect drum sound. Because the drumheads provide the important source of vibration, the shape of the contact point of the head and shell determines and defines the sound.

  • STARPHONIC Aluminum 14"x6"

    Tama

    Featuring a 1.2mm thick seamless Aluminum shell, this drum creates a crisp, open sound with bright, complex overtones. Its aluminum shell maximizes the most positive attributes of STARPHONIC features, such as the Freedom Lug, the Grooved Hoop and Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon SNappy Snare.

  • STARPHONIC Bell Brass 14"x6"

    Tama

    With unparalleled power and a wide sonic range, the incomparable sound of bell brass has captivated drummers for decades. The new STARPHONIC Bell Brass (PBB146) not only retains bell brass' unique sound characteristics but also offers incredible sensitivity and control.

  • STARPHONIC Brass 14"x6"

    Tama

    A slightly thicker 1.2mm brass shell and new Grooved Hoop gives this drum rich, warm resonance and sharp projection. This drum has an exceptionally wide frequency and tuning range, allowing for great sonic varieety simply by adjusting the tunig and snappy snares.

  • STARPHONIC Bubinga 14"x6"

    Tama

    The Bubinga snare features a thinner shell than our standard Starclassic Bubinga drums for a softer and warmer sound. Reducing the shell thickness rounds out Bubinga's massive sound but still demoostrates outstanding rich tone and full resonance.

  • STARPHONIC Copper 14"x7"

    Tama

    For the first time in the history of the STARPHONIC series, the PCP147 snare drum features a 1.2 mm copper shell with a 7" depth, creating an extraordinary raw, dark tone with rich low frequencies in its overtone.

  • STARPHONIC Maple 14"x6"

    Tama

    The combination of Maple's open, resonant sound with the Grooved Hoop and super sensitive Hi-Carbon Snappy gives this drum a rich, open, crisp sound reminiscent of prized vintage snares.

  • STARPHONIC Spruce 14"x6"

    Tama

    This Starphonic series snare drum features an all Spruce shell. A popular wood for acoustic guitars, Spruce has a warm and pleasant high-mid tone.

  • STARPHONIC Stainless Steel 14"x6"

    Tama

    This model features 1mm thick stainless steel which has solid and rich resonance. And also its R.S.E. (Resonant Sound Edge) provides an open sound and brightness reminiscent of the vintage metal snare drums of the 20's.

  • STARPHONIC Steel 14"x6"

    Tama

    By mounting STARPHONIC's innovative hardware on a 1mm thick steel shell, we are able to offer our top-of-the-line snare drum sound at an affordable price. At the cost of an intermediate model, the PST146 provides a warm, solid sound and great sensitivity.

  • STARPHONIC Walnut 14"x7"

    Tama

    This STARPHONIC snare drum features a thin 6mm/7ply Walnut shell characterized by its uniquely warm sound and mid-low tone. The Grooved Hoop provides controlled overtones and a slightly mellow attack.

  • Stewart Copeland SC145

    Tama

    Stewart Copeland's signature model is a faithful reproduction of the snare drum of "mysterious provenance" that he used with the Police and everything else from that time period.

  • The Classic Snare Stand HS50S

    Tama

    Inspired by the vintage cymbal stands of the 1960s, we are proud to announce our new extremely lightweight and compact Classic Stands. These stands are not merely a rehash of old designs, but a beautiful blend of vintage style with the strength, adjustability, and reliability of modern construction.

  • Woodworks 14"x5.5"

    Tama

    Featuring an 8-ply shell, this 14x5.5" WOODWORKS snare drum delivers a crisp, yet warm tone with solid attack. For a unique look, this drum is coverd in a Black Oak Art Grain wrap and finished with Matte Black hardware.

  • Woodworks 14"x6.5"

    Tama

    This snare drum is made of 8ply Poplar wood which brings to life a full and warm-toned combined with medium attack. The shell is covered with an Art Grain wrap that has a classy design of Black Oak. This shell is also equipped with Matte Black hardware.

  • Woodworks 14"x8"

    Tama

    This snare drum is made of 8ply Poplar wood which brings to life a full and warm-toned combined with medium attack. The shell is covered with an Art Grain wrap that has a classy design of Black Oak. This shell is also equipped with Matte Black hardware.