Snare Drums

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Episode 78: Drum Fills, Kenny Aronoff, Noble & Cooley Snares, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their thoughts on when and why to play drum fills. The featured drummer is March 2017 Modern Drummer cover artist Kenny Aronoff. Up for review is a trio of sweet snares from legendary…

Modern Drummer
Feb 3, 2017

Video Demo! Noble & Cooley - SS Classic, Horizon, and Walnut Snare Drums

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Noble & Cooley SS Classic, Horizon, and Walnut Snare Drums 150-plus years in business, and the historic American company…

Modern Drummer
Jan 31, 2017

Showroom: Grover Pro KeeGee Piccolo Snare Drum

The response of the new KeeGee piccolo snare drum is said to extend down beyond the ability of the ear to detect. The drum also is said to possess a powerful “bark” when pushed to the upper dynamic limits. The…

Modern Drummer
Mar 29, 2015

Showroom: Dixon Gregg Bissonette Signature Snare Drums

Dixon has released two Gregg Bissonette signature snare drums. Bissonette chose two 6.5x14 models. One sports a hammered-brass beaded shell with tube lugs. It also includes an adjustable butt plate so the snare wires can be adjusted with either hand.…

Modern Drummer
Mar 27, 2015

Tony Royster Jr. Headlines the 26th Annual Guitar Center Drum-Off

Guitar Center’s 26th Annual Drum-Off Finals took place this past January 17, at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Gregg Bissonette hosted the event, which included five finalists facing off in a drum solo showcase. Shariq Tucker, from the Bronx, New…

Modern Drummer
Mar 27, 2015
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Showroom: Top Mapex Artists Create New Sounds for Black Panther Snare Drums

Mapex has teamed up with three of its artists to create new Black Panther snare drums that reflect each player’s unique personality and sound. The Chris Adler Warbird snare is engraved with his Warbird design. The 5.5x12 6-ply maple/walnut shell…

Modern Drummer
Feb 9, 2015

Castle Drum Company Produces Tapered Stave Snares

Castle Drum Company produces made-to-order drums using a wide variety of exotic and domestic woods. Company founder, David Cheney, is a professional woodworker and drummer of over thirty years, and he specializes in building tapered stave snares with 14" batter…

Modern Drummer
Aug 13, 2014

Modern Drummer Snare Drum Selects, Volume 1 for BFD2 and BFD Eco

Platinum Samples is pleased to announce they have been selected as the online distributors for Modern Drummer Snare Drum Selects, Volume 1 for FXpansion BFD2 and BFD Eco. Developed to meet the needs of professional record producers and sound engineers,…

Modern Drummer
Oct 13, 2011

Ahead XT Snare Drums

The new XT snare drums from Ahead are handcrafted in the USA from extra-thin, exotic wood shells. The 6x14 drums are now available in a selection of sustainable hardwoods, including American black cherry, African mahogany, and Bolivian rosewood. The XT’s…

Modern Drummer
Aug 16, 2011

Listen to Taye StudioMaple, StudioBirch, and Original Series Snare Drums

The complete review is on page 21 of the October 2010 issue of Modern Drummer magazine.    

Modern Drummer
Aug 24, 2010
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