Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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For your approval, our latest YouTube video lists the top 10 snare drums from this year! Check it out, and get subscribed to our channel if you haven’t already done so.

Chapters (spoiler-free):
00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Number 10
02:15 - Number 9
03:23 - Number 8
04:50 - Number 7
06:02 - Number 6
07:08 - Number 5
08:16 - Number 4
09:25 - Number 3
10:34 - Number 2
11:38 - Honorable Mention 1
11:59 - Honorable Mention 2
12:35 - Honorable Mention 3
12:56 - Honorable Mention 4
14:08 - Numero uno

BUY THEM:
DW Collectors Maple Snare Drum 14x6.5 Satin Natural Custom Profile!
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Gretsch G4164SS USA Solid Steel Snare Drum 14x6.5
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Tama 50th Limited Mastercraft Steel Snare Drum 14x6.5
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Ludwig "Supraluxe" Chrome Over Brass 8-Lug Snare Drum w/COB Hoops - DCP Exclusive!
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British Drum Company Nicko McBrain Signature Snare Drum 14x6.5 The Icarus
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Noble & Cooley Solid Shell Classic Cherry Snare Drum 14x7 Natural Oil
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Keplinger Black Iron Snare Drum 14x6.5
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Dunnett Classic Model K Kast Bronze Snare Drum 14x7 Antique Finish
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Sonor Artist 3mm Bronze Snare Drum 14x6
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Ludwig LU5514SL NEW Supralite Snare Drum 14x5.5
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Tama Mastercraft Bell Brass Snare Drum 14x6.5 - BB156
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Yamaha Recording Custom Stainless Steel Snare Drum 14x7
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Canopus 'The Bronze' Snare Drum 14x4 w/Cast Hoops
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George Way Aristocrat Studio Snare Drum 14x8 Elbaite Metallic Green B-Stock
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Microphones used to capture the drums:

Bass Drum:
Earthworks Audio DM6 SeisMic Kick Drum Microphone - drumcenternh.com/products/earthworks-audio-dm6-seismic-kick-drum-microphone
MAY TurboKick Low End Booster - drumcenternh.com/products/may-turbokick-low-end-booster-turbokick

Snare Drum:
Earthworks SR117 - drumcenternh.com/products/earthworks-audio-sr117-supercardioid-vocal-condenser-microphone
Earthworks DM20 Small-diaphragm Condenser Drum Microphone - drumcenternh.com/earthworks-dm20-small-diaphragm-condenser-drum-microphone

Toms:
Earthworks DM20 Small-diaphragm Condenser Drum Microphone - drumcenternh.com/earthworks-dm20-small-diaphragm-condenser-drum-microphone

Overheads:
Earthworks SR25 Small-diaphragm Condenser Instrument Microphone - drumcenternh.com/earthworks-sr25-small-diaphragm-condenser-instrument-microphone

Room Mics:
Earthworks QTC30 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - drumcenternh.com/earthworks-qtc30-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphone


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