Wood (Birch) Snare Drums

Yamaha Stage Custom

Since its debut in 1995, the Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Snare Drum has earned its reputation as a go-to for drummers who want pro-level tone without the boutique price tag. Crafted from 100% birch with a 6-ply shell, this snare delivers crisp attack, short decay, and tight articulation — perfect for live gigs, studio sessions, and school bands alike.

🔥 Key Features:

• 100% Birch Shell (6-ply) — bright, punchy tone with fast response and tight separation

• 45° Bearing Edges — optimized for resonance and high overtone clarity

• Triple-Flanged Steel Hoops (1.5mm) — open sound with reliable tuning stability

• B-Type Throw-Off — smooth snare wire control for dynamic playing

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

• Sizes — 14"x5.5" standard, with multiple finish options like Raven Black, Natural Wood, and Deep Blue Sunburst

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

Whether you're upgrading your first kit or adding a reliable snare to your gigging arsenal, the Stage Custom Birch delivers Yamaha’s signature quality and tone at a price that punches way above its weight.

$153.99

Premier Artist Series

The Premier Artist Birch Snare Drum is built for drummers who demand clarity, control, and character. Crafted from hand-selected birch plies, this snare delivers a dry, focused tone with crisp attack and full-bodied warmth — perfect for cutting through dense mixes or laying down articulate ghost notes in the studio.

🔥 Key Features:

• All-Birch Shell Construction — bright, punchy tone with fast response and minimal overtones

• Precision-Cut 6-Ply Shell — enhanced projection and tonal consistency

• Dual-Vent Snare Strainer — improved airflow and shell resonance

• 10 Lugs — accurate tuning and rock-solid stability

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

• Finish Options — Natural Ash or Black Ash for sleek, stage-ready aesthetics

• Available Sizes — 13x7", 14x6.5", and 14x8" for tonal flexibility across genres

🎵 Tone Profile: Dry crack with warm undertones — ideal for funk, gospel, pop-rock, and studio work.

Whether you're tracking tight grooves or hammering out live backbeats, the Premier Artist Birch snare delivers the kind of articulate tone and dynamic control that seasoned drummers rely on. It’s a refined workhorse with just enough bite to stand out

$199.00

Tama Starclassic

The TAMA Starclassic Walnut/Birch Snare Drum is a tonal powerhouse built for drummers who demand punch, warmth, and surgical clarity. Its 6mm shell blends four outer plies of birch with two inner plies of American black walnut — delivering a sound that’s both familiar and distinctively modern. Bright attack meets rich low-end depth, making this snare a standout in any mix.

🔥 Key Features:

• Hybrid Shell (4-ply Birch + 2-ply Walnut) — crisp highs with warm, gut-punching mids and lows

• Die-Cast Hoops — maximum projection and rimshot definition

• MLS30A Strainer — low-profile, fast-acting throw-off for dynamic control

• 20-Strand Hi-Carbon Snare Wires — ultra-sensitive response for ghost notes and backbeats

• TAMA Starclassic Lugs — sleek design with rock-solid tuning stability

• TAMA-by-Evans Heads — durable, studio-ready tone right out of the box

• Finish Options — Piano Black, Natural Tamo Ash, and Cedar Outer Ply for visual impact

🎵 Tone Profile: Bright and articulate with a warm, resonant body — ideal for rock, fusion, gospel, and cinematic scoring.

Whether you're tracking in the studio or commanding the stage, the Starclassic Walnut/Birch snare delivers a refined voice with aggressive bite. It’s not just a drum — it’s your signature sound.

$359.99

DW Performance Series

The DW Performance Series Birch Snare Drum is a limited-edition gem that blends DW’s custom-shop craftsmanship with the crisp, articulate voice of 100% birch. Built in California using DW’s proprietary HVX shell construction, this snare delivers explosive attack, short sustain, and balanced resonance — making it a favorite among studio engineers and live performers alike.

• 10-Ply Birch Shell — DW’s HVX grain orientation (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) enhances projection and tonal complexity

• 60° Back-Cut Bearing Edge — adds depth and punch, especially in lower tunings

• MAG Throw-Off + 3P Butt Plate — smooth, precise snare wire control with quick toggling options

• True-Pitch Tension Rods — ultra-fine tuning threads for dialed-in pitch stability

• 3mm Triple-Flanged Hoops — open tone with rimshot clarity and durability

• Quarter Turret Lugs — DW’s signature look with minimal shell contact for better resonance

🎵 Tone Profile: Attack: Crisp and immediate, Sustain: Short and controlled, Resonance: Balanced, with boosted highs and lows, Genre: Rock, gospel, fusion, pop, studio

This snare thrives in high-pressure environments — whether you're tracking tight ghost notes or hammering out live backbeats. The birch shell gives it a naturally scooped EQ curve, making it easy to mix and perfect for mic’d setups.

$479.00