Every instrument has its ‘holy grails’, and as far as snare drums are concerned, there are many. But while so much of our industry looks towards the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s for its definitive sounds, ...

NAMM 2018: Ludwig has announced the Raw Brass snare, the latest addition to its USA line, following on from the success of last year's Raw Copperphonic models. Like its Copperphonic forebears the Raw ...

If there’s one trend that we’re glad to see continued at Namm 2026, it’s that of heavyweight, cast bell bronze snare drums, ...

Tama is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, and as such we’ve been hoping for some special gear to mark the occasion. Well, it turns out that the wait is short, because the Japanese drum giant ...

IN 1974, the TAMA brand was born in Japan. After a few years, TAMA's Mastercraft Bell Brass snare drum was created. Designed to match the explosive sounds of a new decade in music, the Bell Brass ...

Whether you’re a beginner drummer, a marching band student on a budget or a home studio owner, chances are you’ll want your drums to be durable and affordable but also sound great. The snare drum in ...

An excellent entry point into the world of cast-shell drums, the DrumCraft Bell Brass is a clear bargain. £759 can buy a lot of snare drums, including putting you in the territory of some of the ...