Wood (Maple) Snare Drums
PDP Concept Maple Black Wax
Yamaha Tour Custom
Pearl Modern Utility
Unleash the beast with the PDP Concept Maple Black Wax Snare — a sonic powerhouse wrapped in a sleek, matte-black finish that screams attitude. Crafted from 10-ply European maple, this snare delivers explosive attack, warm body, and a wide tuning range that adapts to any genre — from thunderous metal breakdowns to tight funk grooves.
🔥 Key Features:
• 10-ply European Maple Shell — for rich, resonant tone with serious projection
• Black Wax Finish — raw, understated, and built to turn heads
• DW MAG Throw-Off & True-Pitch Tension Rods — pro-grade hardware for smooth action and precise tuning
• Remo Heads — ready to rock straight out of the box
• Available Sizes — 5.5x14" and 6.5x14" for tonal flexibility
Whether you're laying down studio tracks or blasting through live sets, the Concept Maple Black Wax snare delivers the kind of punch that cuts through the mix — and looks killer doing it.
$239.99
Built for drummers who demand clarity, control, and classic tone, the Yamaha Tour Custom Snare Drum delivers all-maple warmth with surgical precision. Its 6-ply, 5.6mm maple shell is crafted using Yamaha’s diagonal seam construction for enhanced durability and resonance — giving you a snare that sings in the studio and roars on stage.
🔥 Key Features:
• 6-Ply All-Maple Shell (5.6mm) — rich, balanced tone with crisp attack
• 45° Bearing Edges + Rounded Peak — fast response and sweet sustain
• 2.3mm Inverse Dyna Hoops — focused overtones and stable tuning
• Absolute Single-Point Lugs — sleek design with minimal shell contact
• Dual-Adjustable P-Type Strainer — smooth throw-off and snare wire control
• Remo Ambassador Heads + Hi-Carbon Steel Wires — pro-grade components out of the box
• Satin Lacquer Finish Options — understated elegance with visible wood grain
🎵 Tone Profile: Warm mids, crisp highs, and a slightly dry decay — perfect for jazz, fusion, indie, and modern rock.
Whether you're tracking in a controlled studio environment or hammering through a live set, the Tour Custom snare offers the kind of dynamic range and tonal consistency that seasoned drummers swear by.
$349.99
Built for drummers who live in the trenches — rehearsal rooms, club stages, and studio booths — the Pearl Modern Utility Snare Drum is a rugged workhorse that delivers pro-level tone without the boutique price tag. With a 6-ply all-maple SST shell and stripped-down hardware, it’s designed to perform night after night, no excuses.
🔥 Key Features:
• 6-Ply All-Maple SST Shell (5mm) — warm, punchy tone with dynamic response
• SR700 Strainer — smooth throw-off with snappy wire control
• CL Bridge Lugs — minimal shell contact for maximum resonance
• 1.6mm Triple-Flanged Hoops — road-tested durability and tuning stability
• Satin Black Lacquer Finish — sleek, understated, and built to blend or stand out
• Multiple Sizes Available — from tight 13x5" to deep 14x8" for tonal flexibility
🎵 Tone Profile: Focused attack, warm body, and a dry decay that fits everything from indie rock to gospel chops.
Whether you're building your first gigging kit or adding a reliable backup to your arsenal, the Modern Utility snare is the kind of no-frills, all-thrills drum that earns its keep — gig after gig.
$280.16
Mapex Black Panther Design Lab
Born from the mind of prog-rock icon Craig Blundell and forged in the Mapex Design Lab, the Black Panther Machine Snare is a hybrid monster built for drummers who demand surgical articulation and raw sonic power. Its 6-ply maple/walnut shell delivers a chest-thumping attack with chewy, dark overtones — perfect for complex grooves, thunderous breakdowns, and studio-grade nuance.
🔥 Key Features:
• 6-Ply Maple/Walnut Hybrid Shell (6.5mm) — warm, modern tone with deep punch
• SONIClear™ Bearing Edges (45° top / 35° bottom) — effortless tuning and expanded resonance
• Sonic Saver™ Hoops — focused projection with vintage-style control
• Trick GS007 Throw-Off — ultra-smooth snare tension adjustment, even mid-song
• Puresound Equalizer Snare Wires — gated clarity with reduced overtones
• Master Tune Locking Lugs — minimal shell contact, maximum tuning stability
• Quad Air Vents — chamber-specific airflow for enhanced feel and response
• Aquarian Hi-Energy Batter Head — built to take a beating and keep its bite
• SAS0 Satin Natural Walnut Finish — understated elegance with visible grain
🎵 Tone Profile: Dry, articulate, and aggressive — with a wide dynamic range that thrives in progressive rock, metal, fusion, and cinematic scoring.
Whether you're tracking intricate ghost notes or hammering out arena-sized backbeats, the Machine snare delivers uncompromising control and character. It’s not just a drum — it’s a statement.
$809.00
Tama S.L.P. Bubinga/Maple
The TAMA S.L.P. Bubinga/Maple Snare Drum is a hybrid powerhouse that blends the deep, punchy growl of bubinga with the bright, articulate snap of maple — all wrapped in a jaw-dropping Zebrawood outer ply. Designed for drummers who crave tonal complexity and visual impact, this snare delivers studio-grade sensitivity and stage-ready projection.
🔥 Key Features:
• Hybrid Shell — 6-ply Bubinga + 2-ply Maple + 1 outer ply Zebrawood (7mm total)
• 2.3mm Sound Arc Hoops — inward-curved steel hoops for enhanced tone and tuning control
• EVANS G1 Coated Batter Head — crisp attack with warm sustain
• 20-Strand Starclassic Hi-Carbon Steel Snare Wires — tight response and dynamic clarity
• Linear-Drive Strainer (MLS50A/B) — smooth, precise snare tension adjustment
• Finish — Midnight Zebrawood Burst for exotic elegance and bold stage presence
• Size — 14"x6.5" for deep resonance and versatile tuning
🎵 Tone Profile: Fat lows, crisp highs, and a slightly scooped midrange — perfect for rock, fusion, gospel, and cinematic grooves.
Whether you're laying down thunderous backbeats or ghost-note finesse, the S.L.P. Bubinga/Maple snare delivers a rich, complex voice that cuts through the mix and commands attention.
$479.99