Snare drums are at the heart of every drum kit, offering endless tones and character. At Dave’s Drum Shop, you’ll find a wide selection of snares ranging from classic wood shells to modern metal models for practice, recording, or live performance.
For spare pieces and custom adjustments, browse our full range of Drum Parts including wires, hoops, tension rods, and more.
Ebenor
Ebenor 14 x 5" Aaron Sterling Signature Snare
$1,999.99
Ebenor 14 x 5" Aaron Sterling Signature Snare Developed with Aaron Sterling and handcrafted in Québec, this snare pairs a 1.6 mm solid brass shell with a distinctive, individually applied patina. Its 45° bearing edges, substantial handmade bronze hoops and ten solid brass tube lugs give it a striking look and a crisp, focused response....
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Luka
Luka Drums 25th Anniversary 14″ × 6″ Ash Snare Drum Natural Wood
$1,699.99
Luka Drums 25th Anniversary 14″ × 6″ Ash Snare Drum Natural Wood Built to mark Luka Drums’ 25th anniversary, this new snare features a single-piece solid ash shell with a natural oil finish that lets the grain take centre stage. Luka turns its shells from a solid log and machines the 45° bearing edges on the lathe. Luka’s custom floating stai...
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Luka
Luka Drums 14″ × 5½″ Yellow Birch Snare Drum Natural Wood
$1,995.95
Luka Drums 14″ × 5½″ Yellow Birch Snare Drum Natural Wood Handcrafted in Québec, this new Luka snare is turned from a single piece of solid yellow birch. Its ½″ thick shell shows the wood’s natural grain beneath a clear varnish, paired with satin-finished hoops and Luka’s distinctive stainless steel floating lugs. Luka machines the 45° bearin...
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Slingerland
Used Slingerland Radio King Artist 5x14 Snare Drum – Black & Gold Lacquer
$779.99
Used Slingerland Radio King Artist 5x14 Snare Drum Black & Gold Lacquer A beautiful modern take on one of Slingerland’s most iconic snare drum designs. This USA-made Radio King Artist features a 3-ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany shell with maple reinforcement rings, delivering a warm, full-bodied tone with excellent sensitivity and a crisp, ar...
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Leedy
Leedy Multi-Model 5x14 Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum
$849.99
Leedy Multi-Model 5x14 Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum Outstanding early Leedy Multi-Model snare dating from approximately 1923–1925. Built during Leedy's Indianapolis period, this 5x14" snare features a nickel-plated brass shell with double reinforcing beads, nickel-over-brass hoops, early self-aligning Leedy lugs and the distinctive period Multi...
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Rogers USA
Used Rogers Dyna-Sonic 6.5 x 14 Snare Drum White Marine Pearl
$729.99
Used Rogers Dyna-Sonic 6.5 x 14 Snare Drum White Marine Pearl Modern Rogers Dyna-Sonic 6.5" x 14" wood-shell snare drum finished in classic White Marine Pearl. Rogers' modern Dyna-Sonic recreates one of the company's most famous snare designs, including the distinctive floating snare rail system that allows the snare wires to be tensioned ind...
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Pearl
Pearl Short Fuse 10" x 4.5" Snare Drum w/ Rotating Mounting Clamp - Brushed Pewter (SFS10C750)
$149.99
Pearl Short Fuse 10" x 4.5" Snare Drum w/ Rotating Mounting Clamp - Brushed Pewter (SFS10C750) The Short Fuse auxiliary snare is the perfect compliment to your expanding sonic signature. Its tight, cracking tone is perfect for side-snare play and punctuated accents. Placement around the kit is a breeze thanks to its compact 10x4.5 size and inclu...
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Tama
Tama 5 x 14" STAR Reserve Bubinga/Walnut Snare Drum (TBWS145SGCD)
$2,099.99
Tama 5 x 14" STAR Reserve Bubinga/Walnut Snare Drum (TBWS145SGCD) Size: 14 x 5-inch Shell: 6.0mm, 4ply Walnut + 2ply Bubinga + 1 outer ply Cordia w/ Maple Sound Focus Rings Lug: MTL150 Hoop: 2.3mm Sound Arc Hoop (10 hole) Head: Remo Coated Ambassador / Remo Snareside Ambassador Strainer/Butt: MLS50A / MLS50B (Linear-Drive Strainer / Butt) Snar...
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Yamaha
Yamaha 14 x 6.5 Stage Custom Steel Snare Drum (SSS1465)
$249.99
Yamaha 14 x 6.5 Stage Custom Steel Snare Drum (SSS1465) Yamaha's Stage Custom Steel Snare drum comes with powerful and punchy tone.Features:• 10-lug chrome plated steel shell• Unbeatable value and ideal choice as a 2nd or backup snare• Extremely versatile with full-bodied punch and bright attack• One-piece high tension lugs for all tuning settin...
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SKB
SKB 5.5" x 14" Roto-Molded Padded Snare Drum Case w/ Padded Interior (1SKB-D5514)
$219.99
SKB 5.5" x 14" Roto-Molded Padded Snare Drum Case w/ Padded Interior (1SKB-D5514) Revolutionary Roto-molded D-shaped drum case design with molded in feet for upright positioning and stability. Patented Roto-X pattern for durability and reliable stacking. Sure grip handles with a 90° stop are designed for easy lifting and transporting. Drum Cases...
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Yamaha
Yamaha 14 x 5.5" Stage Custom Birch Snare Drum, Natural Wood (SBS1455 NW)
$189.99
Yamaha 14 x 5.5" Stage Custom Birch Snare Drum, Natural Wood (SBS1455 NW) Stage Custom Birch Snare Drum 100% birch shells with short decay, quick attack, and tight sound with good separation Beautiful hand lacquered finish found in high-end kits Birch Shell The Stage Custom emplys 100% birch - a classic in the realm of high-class drum kits....
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Yamaha
Yamaha 14 x 5.5" Stage Custom Snare, Honey Amber (SBS1455 HA)
$189.99
Yamaha 14 x 5.5" Stage Custom Snare, Honey Amber (SBS1455 HA) Birch Shell The Stage Custom employs 100% birch – a classic in the realm of high-class drum kits. Moreover, with its six-ply structure, the Stage Custom accurately conveys the vibrations produced at the surface impact. Triple Flange Steel Hoop This hoop can be used in all situations f...
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Yamaha
Yamaha 14 x 5.5" Stage Custom Snare, Raven Black (SBS1455 RB)
$189.99
Yamaha 14 x 5.5" Stage Custom Snare, Raven Black (SBS1455 RB) Birch Shell The Stage Custom employs 100% birch – a classic in the realm of high-class drum kits. Moreover, with its six-ply structure, the Stage Custom accurately conveys the vibrations produced at the surface impact. Triple Flange Steel Hoop This hoop can be used in all situations f...
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DW
DW 7 x 13 Collector's Black Nickel Over Brass Snare (DCMR1073SCX709)
$899.99
DW 7 x 13 Collector's Black Nickel Over Brass Snare (DCMR1073SCX709) Features a thin industry-standard 1mm shell and a striking black nickel finish. Benefiting from a thin industry-standard 1mm shell and featuring a striking black nickel finish, the Collector's Series Black Nickel Over Brass snare drum is a powerful addition to this versatile li...
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LUDWIG
Ludwig Classic Maple 6.5x14 Snare Drum – Champagne Sparkle
$874.99
Ludwig Classic Maple 6.5x14 Snare Drum – Champagne Sparkle A classic Ludwig snare in one of the brand’s most timeless finishes. The 6.5x14 Classic Maple delivers the warm, full-bodied tone, sensitivity and projection that have made Ludwig maple snares a favourite for generations. The deeper 6.5" shell adds extra body and low-end presence while ...
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LUDWIG
Ludwig 6.5 x 14 Acrolite Limited Edition Snare Drum (LM405CSC)
$879.99
Ludwig 6.5 x 14 Acrolite Limited Edition Snare Drum w/ Satin Chrome Hardware (LM405CSC) The Acrolite has earned its place in drumming history through decades of trusted performance, unmistakable tone, and timeless design. Revered for its dry attack, crisp articulation, and musical versatility, the Acrolite remains one of the most recognizable s...
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Tama
Tama 14 x 6.5" Starclassic Performer Snare Drum, Blacked Out Black Limited Edition (MBSS65MBFBK)
$609.99
Tama 14 x 6.5" Starclassic Performer Snare Drum, Blacked Out Black Limited Edition (MBSS65MBFBK) Every component of this limited Starclassic Performer Blacked Out Black Edition is finished in matte black for a bold, modern stage look. This matching 14" x 6.5" snare drum is built with Tama's Starclassic Performer maple/birch hybrid shell formula...
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ASBA
Vintage 1970s ASBA 5.5 × 14 Stainless Steel Snare Drum
$599.99
Vintage 1970s ASBA 5.5 × 14 Stainless Steel Snare Drum A rare and remarkably complete French-made ASBA stainless-steel snare from the early-to-mid 1970s. This distinctive 5.5 × 14 drum features ten cast ASBA lugs, heavy die-cast hoops, the original dual-ended adjustable snare mechanism, internal tone control, original snare wires and AS...
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LUDWIG
Ludwig Late 70's Early 80s Rock Concert Snare Oyster Blue
$749.99
Ludwig Late 70's Early 80s Rock Concert Snare Oyster Blue A wonderfully uncommon vintage Ludwig Rock/Concert snare finished in the highly desirable Blue Oyster “Bowling Ball” Pearl. This deep 14-inch snare features Ludwig’s classic three-ply wood shell with reinforcement rings, ten large Classic lugs, triple-flanged hoops, P-85 strainer missing ...
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Fibes
Austin-era Fibes 8×14" Maple Snare
$649.99
Austin-era Fibes 8×14" Maple Snare This is a substantial American-made Fibes maple snare from the Austin, Texas era, likely produced between the late 1990s and early 2000s. Tommy Robertson acquired the Fibes name and former Darwin/Corder manufacturing equipment in late 1994, restarting production in Austin. This unusually deep 8×14" snare featu...
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C&C
C&C Gladstone Series Snare 14 x 6.5 Peanut Butter Swirl
$750.00
C&C Gladstone Series Snare 14 x 6.5 Peanut Butter Swirl Mint unused condition
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Rogers
1970s Rogers SuperTen 5×14" Snare Drum Chrome Over Steel
$499.99
1970s Rogers SuperTen 5×14" Snare Drum Chrome Over Steel Vintage Rogers SuperTen snare drum dating from the late 1970s Big R era. Built around a 5×14" chrome over steel shell, the SuperTen features ten Rogers lugs, triple flanged hoops, an adjustable internal tone control and the original Rogers throw off. Designed as a simpler alternative to th...
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DW
DW 14 x 4.5" Collector's Stainless Steel Snare Drum (DCMS14514SCX717)
$864.99
DW 14 x 4.5" Collector's Stainless Steel Snare Drum (DCMS14514SCX717) This DW Collector's Series® Stainless Steel snare drum offers a lighter weight rolled shell. The DW Collector's Series is a pinnacle in custom-made drums. The Collector's Series offers quality, elegance, and performance fit for the touring or recording professional and the p...
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LUDWIG
Ludwig 6.5 x 14 Copper-Phonic Snare (LC663)
$1,199.99
Ludwig 6.5 x 14 Copper-Phonic Snare (LC663) Please note: Due to the differences in raw finishes, each Ludwig Raw Copper Phonic snare drum has a unique color and appearance and is truly “one of a kind.” With close to 100 years' experience building copper timpani, the newest member to the Ludwig USA snare drum range is the Copper Phonic s...
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LUDWIG
Ludwig Heirloom Brass 5x14 Snare Drum USED
$449.99
Ludwig Heirloom Brass 5x14 Snare Drum USED A modern Ludwig classic, the Heirloom Brass combines satin brass shell with vintage-inspired Art Deco engraving for a striking appearance and exceptional versatility. The brass shell delivers warm lows, articulate mids, and crisp, sensitive highs that make this drum equally at home in the studio or on s...
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Rogers
Rogers 5 x 14" Fruit Wood Stain Dyna-Sonic Snare Drum (36FWS)
$1,029.99
Rogers 5 x 14" Fruit Wood Stain Dyna-Sonic Snare Drum (36FWS) One of hallmarks of the original Dyna-Sonic wood snare drum is the rich, honeytone shell interior, known as the Fruitwood Stain. Expertly crafted with Rogers’ proprietary 5-ply / reinforcement ring shell design and the floating snare rail system for that legendary Dyna-Sonic tone and ...
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LUDWIG
Ludwig 6.5 x 14" Bronze Phonic Snare Drum (LB552)
$1,259.99
Ludwig 6.5 x 14" Bronze Phonic Snare Drum (LB552) Crafted under the Ludwig Phonic snare drum design principles, Bronze Phonic snare drums produce unrivaled tonal characteristics with knock-you-down power and projection. Our state-of-the-art construction methods coupled with bronze alloy ensure an exceptional balance in tone and consistency from...
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Pearl
Pearl 14 x 8" Free Floater Snare Drum, African Mahogany (FTMH1480)
$1,189.99
Pearl 14 x 8" Free Floater Snare Drum, African Mahogany (FTMH1480) Task-Specific Innovation. Just as each player has an individual voice, shell materials -particularly on snare drums- react differently to the drummer"s touch depending on type and weight. This is why the latest Free Floating snare additions have been custom-tailored to fit a spec...
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DWe
DW 10 x 5" DWe Electronic/Acoustic Snare Drum, Diamond Nebula (DEFP0510SDCDNH)
$1,048.99
DW 10 x 5" DWe Electronic/Acoustic Snare Drum, Diamond Nebula (DEFP0510SDCDNH) The DWe™ Evolution: A New Hybrid of Acoustic and Electronic Drums First-ever acoustic and electronic convertible drum with wireless technology Crafted in DW’s California factory from nine-ply Pure North American Hard Rock Maple in patented 333™ configuration Play as ...
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DW
DW Collector’s Series 8x14 Black Nickel Over Brass Snare — B-Stock (DCMR10814SCX709-BS)
$819.99
DW Collector’s Series 8x14 Black Nickel Over Brass Snare — B-Stock (DCMR10814SCX709-BS) Big, bold and highly responsive, this DW Collector’s Series snare combines an extra-deep 8x14-inch shell with the power and projection of brass. The thin 1mm brass shell is finished in sleek black nickel and paired with chrome DW hardware for a striking, mode...
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Dunnett
Dunnett Classic Titanium Tourbillon Snare Drum 13″ × 7″, Raw
$2,399.99
Dunnett Classic Titanium Tourbillon Snare Drum 13″ × 7″, Raw Handmade in Canada, this 13″ × 7″ Tourbillon features Dunnett’s proprietary Year 20 titanium shell in a raw finish. The understated shell contrasts with chrome hardware, tube lugs and Dunnett’s distinctive badges. Its 13″ diameter and 7″ depth give players a compact snare with a deepe...
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Dunnett
Dunnett Classic Titanium Tourbillon Snare Drum Matte / Glass Black 10 L
$2,899.99
Dunnett Classic Titanium Tourbillon Snare Drum Matte / Glass Black 10 Lugs 14 x 7 Handmade in Canada, this Classic Tourbillon features Dunnett’s proprietary Year 20 titanium shell in a striking matte and gloss black finish. The 10-lug configuration gives it a clean, symmetrical look, while titanium brings the responsive feel and distinctive char...
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Pearl
Pearl 14 x 8" Free Floater Snare Drum, Seamless Aluminum (FTAL1480)
$1,169.99
Pearl 14 x 8" Free Floater Snare Drum, Seamless Aluminum (FTAL1480) Task-Specific Innovation. Just as each player has an individual voice, shell materials -particularly on snare drums- react differently to the drummer"s touch depending on type and weight. This is why the latest Free Floating snare additions have been custom-tailored to fit a spe...
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Pearl
Pearl 14 x 5" Free Floater Snare Drum, Maple (FTMM1450)
$899.99
Pearl 14 x 5" Free Floater Snare Drum, Maple (FTMM1450) Task-Specific Innovation. Just as each player has an individual voice, shell materials -particularly on snare drums- react differently to the drummer"s touch depending on type and weight. This is why the latest Free Floating snare additions have been custom-tailored to fit a specific task b...
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Pearl
Pearl 14 x 6.5" Free Floater Snare Drum, Phosphor Bronze (FTPB1465)
$1,269.99
Pearl 14 x 6.5" Free Floater Snare Drum, Phosphor Bronze (FTPB1465) Task-Specific Innovation. Just as each player has an individual voice, shell materials -particularly on snare drums- react differently to the drummer"s touch depending on type and weight. This is why the latest Free Floating snare additions have been custom-tailored to fit a spe...
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Sonor
Sonor 14" x 6.5" Momentum Maple Snare Drum, California Burl (MTM-1465-SDW-CBU)
$1,499.95
Sonor 14" x 6.5" Momentum Maple Snare Drum, California Burl (MTM-1465-SDW-CBU) 9 Plies, 6mm Medium Shell with 45° Bearing Edge CLTF (Cross Laminated Tension Free)-Method, OSM (Optimum Shell Measurement) 2.3mm Power Hoops SONOR Double Lugs, Chrome, Tunesafe, Hole Spacing: 40mm MOMENTUM Badge with golden mallets, 40x60mm Dual Glide Snare Strain...
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