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.
DW
DW MFG True-Cast™ Snare Drum, 4x14" #79
£2,992.00
DW MFG True-Cast™ Snare Drum, 4x14" #79 Designed in collaboration with DW Artist Dave Elitch, this first-ever True-Cast piccolo snare drum is precision-engineered and ready for stage or studio. The 4x14" fully machined snare features a sandcast Bell Bronze shell that offers a contoured interior shape varying from 5mm to the top and bottom edges ...
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Unix
Unix Snares 8 x 14 Red Lacquer Solid Shell Steam Bent
£544.00
Unix Snares 8 x 14 Red Lacquer Solid Shell Steam Bent 2018 Unix Drums steambent African mahogany snare drum, made in Canada. Serial #0024, dated June 4, 2018. This boutique solid-shell snare features a one-piece steambent African mahogany shell with reinforcement rings, gloss cherry over mahogany finish, 10-lug chrome hardware, triple-flanged ho...
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DW 6.5 x 14" Collector's Series Exotic Snare (DCESC6514SCXXXX)
£708.00
DW 6.5 x 14" Collector's Series Exotic Snare (DCESC6514SCXXXX)
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LUDWIG
Ludwig 14 x 6.5" Acrophonic Hammered Special Edition Snare Drum (LA405K)
£495.00
Ludwig 14 x 6.5" Acrophonic Hammered Special Edition Snare Drum (LA405K) The Ludwig 14x6.5 Acrophonic Hammered Special Edition Snare Drum (LA405K) features a seamless 1.6mm hammered aluminum shell with 45 degree bearing edges, 10 Imperial lugs, triple-flanged hoops, P88 throw-off, P35 butt plate, 18-strand snare wires, Ludwig Weather Master Medi...
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Rogers
Rogers Cleveland Powertone 5x14 White Marine Pearl
£463.00
Rogers Cleveland Powertone 5x14 White Marine Pearl Vintage 1960s Rogers Cleveland-tag Powertone 5x14 snare in beautifully aged White Marine Pearl. Classic grey interior wood shell with beavertail lugs, Rogers Swiv-O-Matic throw-off, internal tone control, and that warm, crisp Rogers tone these drums are known for. Yellowed vintage WMP with chrom...
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Udrum
Udrum 14x6 Acrylic Snare Amber/Clear (Used)
£272.00
Udrum 14x6 Acrylic Snare Amber/Clear (Used) Cool Canadian-made custom acrylic snare from Udrum / Underground Drum Co., based in Burlington, Ontario. Transparent amber acrylic shell, chrome tube-lug, Pearl SuperHoop hoops, and an Inde throw-off and butt. Acrylic snares have a sharp crack, lots of projection, and a focused “pop,” the 6" depth give...
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Yamaha
Yamaha 14 x 5.5" Stage Custom Steel Snare Drum (SSS1455)
£136.00
Yamaha 14 x 5.5" Stage Custom Steel Snare Drum (SSS1455) OVERVIEW 1.0mm Chrome-Plated Steel Shell Bright, Loud Sound Triple-Flanged Hoops 45-Degree Bearing Edge 20-Strand Snare Wires Good for Heavier Genres The Yamaha Stage Custom Steel Snare Drum is a loud, punchy snare drum with powerful highs and an intense projection. It's made of soli...
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Slingerland
Slingerland Radio King SL 5.5x14 Solid Maple Snare, Maroon Glass (SLFP5514SMK665)
£914.00
Slingerland Radio King SL 5.5x14 Solid Maple Snare, Maroon Glass (SLFP5514SMK665) Blending vintage authenticity with modern durability, this Radio King Solid Maple Snare forges a new path ahead with rich, warm tone honed by precision manufacturing. True to its vintage design, this Radio King Snare features a steam-bent solid shell that’s shaped ...
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LP
LP Tony Succar 6″ Micro Snare, Rainbow (LP846-TS)
£153.00
LP Tony Succar 6″ Micro Snare, Rainbow (LP846-TS) Tony Succar's mountable micro snare offers a Rainbow chrome-plated Steel shell and bright accents. As a two-time Latin Grammy winner, an in-demand producer and a powerful timbalero, Tony Succar is absolutely 'en fuego.' He is a premier example of the next generation of Salseros and Latin Jazz mu...
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LP Tony Succar 10″ Salsa Snare (LP4510-TS)
£229.00
LP Tony Succar 10″ Salsa Snare (LP4510-TS) Tony Succar's salsa side snare offers a Rainbow chrome-plated Steel shell and bright accents. Product Overview As a two-time Latin Grammy winner, an in-demand producer and a powerful timbalero, Tony Succar is absolutely 'en fuego.' He is a premier example of the next generation of Salseros and Latin Ja...
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LP Tony Succar 8″ Micro Snare, Rainbow (LP848-TS)
£176.00
LP Tony Succar 8″ Micro Snare, Rainbow (LP848-TS) Tony Succar's mountable micro snare offers a Rainbow chrome-plated Steel shell and bright accents. As a two-time Latin Grammy winner, an in-demand producer and a powerful timbalero, Tony Succar is absolutely 'en fuego.' He is a premier example of the next generation of Salseros and Latin Jazz mu...
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Sonor
Sonor Vintage Series 14 x 5.75" Snare Drum, Vintage Silver Glitter (VT-14X5.75SDW-VSG)
£822.00
Sonor Vintage Series 14 x 5.75" Snare Drum, Vintage Silver Glitter (VT-14X5.75SDW-VSG) Series Vintage Finish vintage silver glitter Material beech Construction 9 plies, 6 mm Shell hardware finish chrome plated Item description VT 14x5.75 SDW VSG Diameter 14" Depth 5.75" Features with "Super 50" throw off system and superprofil hoop
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Slingerland
Slingerland 50s WMP 5.5x14 Chrome Hardware
£598.00
Slingerland 50s WMP 5.5x14 Chrome Hardware Vintage 1950s Slingerland Radio King snare drum in aged White Marine Pearl. Classic 5.5x14 size with 8 lugs, Double flange hoops, oval Slingerland Chicago badge, Radio King engraved hoop, clamshell throw off and single-ply maple shell with reinforcement rings. The White Marine Pearl wrap has aged to a w...
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Slingerland
Slingerland Radio King WMP 7x14 Krupa 50s
£708.00
Slingerland Radio King WMP 7x14 Krupa 50s Beautiful vintage Slingerland Radio King snare drum in aged White Marine Pearl. Classic deep 6.5x14 shell with reinforcement rings, oval Slingerland badge, engraved Radio King hoop and vintage snare hardware. The wrap has aged to a warm ivory tone and shows normal cosmetic wear, yellowing, scuffs and pat...
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Sonor
Sonor 14 x 6.5" MOMENTUM Snare Drum, Beech, GT Black (MTB-1465-SDW-GTB)
£770.00
Sonor 14 x 6.5" MOMENTUM Snare Drum, Beech, GT Black (MTB-1465-SDW-GTB) For more than 150 years, we have been handcrafting instruments that inspire generations of musicians worldwide. With MOMENTUM, we are writing a new chapter in this legacy – a drum series that bridges past and future, tradition and evolution, mastery and modernity. MOMENTUM i...
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Sonor
Sonor 14 x 5.75" MOMENTUM Snare Drum, Beech, Red Pearl (MTB-14575-SDW-REP)
£743.00
Sonor 14 x 5.75" MOMENTUM Snare Drum, Beech, Red Pearl (MTB-14575-SDW-REP) For more than 150 years, we have been handcrafting instruments that inspire generations of musicians worldwide. With MOMENTUM, we are writing a new chapter in this legacy – a drum series that bridges past and future, tradition and evolution, mastery and modernity. MOMENT...
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DW
DW Snare Mahogany Gum Jazz Series Nickel Sparkle Glass (DRD10514SSC095)
£626.00
DW Snare Mahogany Gum Jazz Series Nickel Sparkle Glass (DRD10514SSC095) 5 x 14
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DW
DW Quilted Maple Almond Burst Snare (DR365514SSC)
£762.00
DW Quilted Maple Almond Burst Snare (DR365514SSC) 5.5 x 14 Maple 333 Shell
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DW 5.5 x 14" Collector's Polished Copper Snare Drum (DCMC35514SCX714)
£914.00
DW 5.5 x 14" Collector's Polished Copper Snare Drum (DCMC35514SCX714) 3mm Copper Shell Polished Finish Chrome Hardware MAG Throw-off 5-position Butt Plate
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DW 6.5 x 14" Collector's Series Polished Chrome over Steel Snare Drum (DCMS36514SCX712)
£571.00
DW 6.5 x 14" Collector's Series Polished Chrome over Steel Snare Drum (DCMS36514SCX712) Fitted with features such as the premium DW Throw-off, TrueTone snare wires and DW Heads by Remo USA. Steel drums are loud and metallic with a projection perfectly suited for live applications.MAG Snare Throw-offThe MAG throw-off gives you precise and accura...
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DW 5.5 x 13" Collector's Series Metal Snare, Aluminum 3mm (DCMA35513SCX716)
£544.00
DW 5.5 x 13" Collector's Series Metal Snare, Aluminum 3mm (DCMA35513SCX716) Add the DW Collector's Series 5.5" x 13" aluminum snare drum to your kit for a loud, explosive snare sound that can't be ignored. This all-aluminum snare drum has the thunderous crack that will make anyone stand at attention. This Collector's Series Aluminum Snare fe...
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DW
DW 6.5 x 14" Collector's Series 333 Exotic Snare (DCEM36514SCXXXX)
£708.00
DW 6.5 x 14" Collector's Series 333 Exotic Snare (DCEM36514SCXXXX) Natural Lacquer over Chechen 333 Shell
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DW 6.5 x 14" Collector's Series 333 Exotic Snare (DCEM36514SCXXXX)
£708.00
DW 6.5 x 14" Collector's Series 333 Exotic Snare (DCEM36514SCXXXX) Natural Gloss Over Walnut 333 Maple Shell
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DW 6 x 14" Collector's Series Exotic Snare (DCESC0614SCXXXX)
£708.00
DW 6 x 14" Collector's Series Exotic Snare (DCESC0614SCXXXX) Natural Gloss Lacquer over Super Quilted Maple
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DW 6.5 x 14" Collector's Series Exotic Snare, Maple / Mahogany (DCEMM6514SCXXXX)
£708.00
DW 6.5 x 14" Collector's Series Exotic Snare, Maple / Mahogany (DCEMM6514SCXXXX) Natural Lacquer Over Vavona - Maple/Mahogany Shell
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DW 6.5 x 14" Collector's Series Exotic Snare, Maple / Mahogany (DCEMM6514SCXXXX)
£708.00
DW 6.5 x 14" Collector's Series Exotic Snare, Maple / Mahogany (DCEMM6514SCXXXX) Natural Gloss Lacquer over Royal Ebony - Maple Mahogany Shell
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DW 6.5 x 14" Snare Drum, Exotic (DR366514SSC)
£816.00
DW 6.5 x 14" Snare Drum, Exotic (DR366514SSC) NATURAL HARD SATIN OVER VERTICAL KURILLIAN WITH CHROME HARDWARE ***MAPLE 333 SHELL***
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Rogers
Rogers Luxor Snare B&B Lugs Black Pearl
£218.00
Rogers Luxor Snare B&B Lugs Black Pearl Cleveland era, 6 lug drum tall hoops. B&B lugs show slight cracks typical of this era. Tunes up good for low tunings in general. Original except for heads and wires.
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Slingerland
Slingerland COB 5 x 14 Snare 59/60 8 Lug No.145
£245.00
Slingerland COB 5 x 14 Snare 59/60 8 Lug No.145 Short lived 8 lug snmooth sided rolled shell snare. 3 point throw off only missing the muffler. The hoops aere COB and what we call stick sabvers originally called "rim-shot" hoops. Great sounding vintage drum not very common. Intersting history of this models evolvement. 1959-1960 (No. 145): Ba...
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DWe 5 x 10" Electronic/Acoustic Snare Drum, Midnight Blue Metallic (DELC0510SDCMBMH)
£609.00
DWe 5 x 10" Electronic/Acoustic Snare Drum, Midnight Blue Metallic (DELC0510SDCMBMH)
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DWe
DWe 5 x 10" Electronic/Acoustic Snare Drum, Black Galaxy (DEFP0510SDC070H)
£571.00
DWe 5 x 10" Electronic/Acoustic Snare Drum, Black Galaxy (DEFP0510SDC070H) This bundle offers a convertible 100% Maple snare, DrumLink wireless hub, DW Soundworks license, and more. DWe is the first acoustic-electronic, convertible drum set thats playable as both a wireless electronic or a boutique-quality acoustic kit. Built on U.S.-made Coll...
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DW
DW Collector's Series 5.5 x 14" Chrome over Steel Snare Drum (DCMS35514SCX712)
£523.00
DW Collector's Series 5.5 x 14" Chrome over Steel Snare Drum (DCMS35514SCX712) Size: 14" x 5.5" Shell Type: 3mm Steel Shell Finish: Chrome Hardware Finish: Chrome 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 ...
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DW Collector's Series 4 x 14" Polished Brass Snare Drum (DCMR30414SCX713)
£582.00
DW Collector's Series 4 x 14" Polished Brass Snare Drum (DCMR30414SCX713) This DW Collector's Series Brass Snare Drum is rolled from pure heavy-duty brass and topped off by True-Pitch tension rods with chrome flanged counter hoops and lugs. DW Collector's Series Brass Snare Drum Features: Excellent sidekick snare or main snare for genres suc...
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DW 6.5 x 14" Black Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum (DCMR16514SCX709)
£471.00
DW 6.5 x 14" Black Nickel Over Brass Snare Drum (DCMR16514SCX709) DW Collector's Series Black Nickel over Brass 6.5" x 14" Snare Drum Features at a Glance: Ideal for studio and stage work Rolled 1mm brass shell; black-nickel plated Stainless steel True Pitch tension rods Nickel-plated-steel flanged counter hoops Nickel plated lugs, throw off, a...
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DW 8 x 14 Collector's Series Metal Brass Snare Drum, Satin Black (DCMR10814SCX710)
£472.00
DW 8 x 14 Collector's Series Metal Brass Snare Drum, Satin Black (DCMR10814SCX710) Collector's Series hardware Your DW Collector's Series Satin Black Over Brass snare features some of the most high-performance shell hardware available: True-Pitch 50 tension rods permit fine-tuning adjustments Magnetic MAG throw off holds snares in the "on" ...
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DW 5.5 x 14 Collector's Series Metal Brass Snare Drum, Satin Black (DCMR15514SCX710)
£441.00
DW 5.5 x 14 Collector's Series Metal Brass Snare Drum, Satin Black (DCMR15514SCX710) Collector's Series hardware Your DW Collector's Series Satin Black Over Brass snare features some of the most high-performance shell hardware available: True-Pitch 50 tension rods permit fine-tuning adjustments Magnetic MAG throw off holds snares in the "on...
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