Metal (Steel) Snare Drums

Mapex MPX

The Mapex MPX Steel Snare Drum is a sleeper hit that punches way above its price tag. Designed for beginners, gigging drummers, and anyone needing a reliable backup, this snare features a 1mm steel shell that delivers crisp highs, focused mids, and meaty lows — perfect for everything from punk and metal to funk and pop.

🔥 Key Features:

• 1mm Polished Steel Shell — bright, cutting tone with powerful projection

• Armory Series Throw-Off — fast, smooth snare wire control for dynamic playing

• 1.5mm Triple-Flanged Hoops — open sound with rimshot clarity and stick-friendly feel

• 8-Lug Design — wide tuning range from tight crack to low thud

• Remo UX Batter Head — ready to play straight out of the box

• Chrome Finish + Matching Hardware — sleek, stage-ready look that pops under lights

• Available Sizes — 14"x5.5", 14"x6.5", 13"x3.5", and 10"x5.5" for tonal flexibility

🎵 Tone Profile: Bright and aggressive with fast decay — ideal for rock, punk, gospel, and rehearsal setups.

Whether you're laying down backbeats at a local gig or building your first kit, the MPX Steel Snare delivers pro-level tone at an entry-level price. It’s a no-frills workhorse with a voice that cuts through the mix and keeps up with your energy.

$180.29

Ludwig Supralite

The Ludwig Supralite Steel Snare Drum is a modern essential for drummers who want crisp attack, wide tuning range, and road-ready durability — all without breaking the bank. Featuring a 1mm beaded steel shell and chrome-plated brass tube lugs, this snare delivers a bright, cutting tone with rich midrange overtones and fast decay. Whether you're tracking in the studio or hammering out live backbeats, the Supralite holds its own with iconic Ludwig DNA.

🔥 Key Features:

• 1mm Beaded Steel Shell — bright, articulate tone with classic steel snare crack

• Chrome-Plated Brass Tube Lugs — vintage styling with solid tuning stability

• 2.3mm Triple-Flanged Hoops — open resonance and rimshot clarity

• P88i Throw-Off + P33 Butt Plate — smooth snare wire control with modern reliability

• 20-Strand Brass Coil Snare Wires — sensitive response across dynamic ranges

• Sizes Available — 14"x5.5", 14"x6.5", and 14"x8" for tonal flexibility

• Finish — Polished Chrome for sleek, mirrored stage presence

🎵 Tone Profile: Bright highs, full-bodied mids, and quick decay — ideal for rock, funk, gospel, jazz, and pop.

Whether you're building your first gigging kit or adding a reliable steel snare to your arsenal, the Ludwig Supralite delivers professional-grade tone and timeless style at a price that punches way above its weight.

$199.00

Pearl S1330B Black Steel Piccolo

Known simply as “The Black Piccolo,” the Pearl S1330B has earned its place as a go-to effects snare for drummers who want piercing tone, lightning-fast response, and head-turning accents. With a compact 13"x3" steel shell and sleek black powder-coated finish, this snare delivers explosive crack and high-end pop — perfect for funk grooves, hip-hop chops, and genre-bending creativity.

🔥 Key Features:

• 1mm Rolled Steel Shell — bright, cutting tone with sharp attack and minimal sustain

• 13"x3" Piccolo Size — ultra-responsive and ideal for accents or as a main snare

• Black Powder-Coated Finish — stealthy look with stage-ready durability

• SR-018 Strainer — quick throw-off for fast snare wire control

• CL-05 Dual Lugs with Brass Swivel Nuts — smooth, secure tuning under high tension

• 1.6mm Triple-Flanged Hoops — open resonance and rimshot clarity

• Remo Heads — ready to play straight out of the box

🎵 Tone Profile: High-pitched, dry, and snappy — perfect for funk, gospel, hip-hop, fusion, and experimental setups.

Whether you're adding a second voice to your kit or building a groove-focused rig, the S1330B delivers the kind of crack that slices through any mix. It’s not just an effects snare — it’s a statement.

$297.99

Sonor Kompressor Series

The Sonor Kompressor Steel Snare Drum is engineered to transform air into pure sonic energy. With its beaded steel shell, center-mounted lugs, and triple-flanged hoops, this snare delivers explosive projection, shimmering overtones, and a full-bodied crack that cuts through any mix. Whether you're hammering out metal breakdowns or laying down funk grooves, the Kompressor is built to respond with sensitivity and punch at every dynamic.

🔥 Key Features:

• Beaded Steel Shell — bright, aggressive tone with enhanced structural strength

• Optimum Shell Measurement (OSM) — slightly undersized shell diameter for better head contact and controlled decay

• TuneSafe Lugs — patented system prevents tension rod slippage for rock-solid tuning stability

• 2.3mm Triple-Flanged Steel Power Hoops — open resonance with stick-saving feel

• Standard Throw-Off — smooth snare wire control with no-fuss reliability

• REMO USA Heads — studio-ready tone straight out of the box

• Finish Options — Polished Chrome or Brushed Steel for sleek, industrial aesthetics

• Available Sizes — 14"x6.5", 14"x5.75", 14"x8", and more for tonal flexibility

🎵 Tone Profile: Bright highs, full mids, and rich overtones — ideal for rock, punk, gospel, fusion, and studio work.

Whether you're building a Pro Kit or adding a versatile metal snare to your affiliate lineup, the Kompressor Series delivers high-end performance at a price that’s hard to beat. It’s not just loud — it’s refined, responsive, and ready to lead.

$309.99