Model 4157. These 6 ply shells have really stood the test of time and the die cast hoops give a great backbeat and solid crack using an Ambassador coated batter head. There are some extra holes drilled around a period replacement strainer that tarnish its beauty but not its great Gretsch sound.

One of the most popular and most recorded snare drums in history - and for good reason. Plays well live and in recording situations, with flexible tuning and tone. A must have for every drummers arsenal.

A classic. Looks and sounds spectacular. Hard to describe and impossible to duplicate.

Brand new 5 x14 Chrome over steel with dark honey maple wood hoops. ‘Hello’ 1 mm shell from Nashville TN this was built by everyone’s favorite Drum Supply House’ Andy Foote. COB tube lugs look gorgeous here and dual snare strainers! A great touch for dialing in the perfect sensitivity. I tuned it up, put a SM57 on it and went to work. Has a classic ‘ping’ you expect from a shell design like this and the wood hoops smooth it out for a solid crack backbeat every hit!

This Round Badge 6 ply Jasper wood snare was THE choice of Jazz drummers from the late 50’s to the mid- sixties for that “Great Gretsch Sound”: often imitated, never duplicated. Die cast hoops, internal muffler, key holder Customizations: Remo Ambassador Hazy Classic batter head, Ludwig C1114 clear X-thin bottom snare head, PureSound Custom Series 20-strand snare wire.

Classic Black Galaxy Acrolite in beautiful back sparkle. Looks and sounds crisp, great attack and tone.

Configured with all of the amazing details that Dunnett Classic drums are known for such as the famous patented R4 throw off, the ultra-functional snare beds, the Dunnett Hypervent, and the R4 Tube Lugs. The Antique finish will transition its patina over time. Like all Dunnett snare drums, this snare is signed and dated by Ronn Dunnett.

Amazing custom built snare drum by C&C Custom Drums. Deep gloss dark stained finish with 8 chrome tube lugs, 9-ply American hard rock maple shell, and Remo Coated Reverse Black Dot batter head + Remo Clear Ambassador Snare side head. Trick throw off system with Canopus Snare Wire, Grosgrain snare straps and Hendrix Sleeved Washers. This drum sounds spectacular and it’s perfect for any style of music, and tunes up nicely. This is not an another Player - its the real deal, custom.

5 line Rogers Dynasonic Snare, Chrome over Brass. The legendary invention of the 1960s was their patented snare frame which the snares laid on. The entire snare frame would then touch on the bottom head. According to the Rogers History it was Buddy Rich who said he wanted a snare drum that at low and high levels and not fall apart. Restoration in process. Missing the internal muffler.

1963 Slingerland Student Model snare, Niles badge with a maple shell.

The Phoenix Drum Company was founded in 2011 by Philip Gelb, a drummer who wanted an instrument designed for better sound combined with outstanding aesthetic design. Philip also wanted to have the option to add upgrades to the instrument above the basic model, just as one would do for a luxury vehicle. Philip created the company to offer drummers greater artistic expression and product personalization.

1960's Round Badge era Gretsch 4105 Snare Drum is in very good condition with no modifications or extra holes. All original and complete with Chrome Gretsch Hardware and original Die-Cast Hoops. WMP in excellent shape. Original 6ply Jasper shell with silver paint and orange paper-label. Bearing edges are clean and the shell is in very good structural condition. Drum tunes up easily and sounds great.

This 6 lug, round badge "Dixieland" snare in WMP is a warm, open, vesatile drum, capable of funky jazz, New Orleans sound, or tighten it up to draw out a throaty, woody Stax or Muscle Shoals sound. Customizations: Remo Evans UV1 batter heads and Remo Ambassador Hazy bottom snare head, PureSound Custom Series 20-strand snare wire.

From the 1920s through the 1950s, the Gretsch flagship drum set was the legendary Broadkaster Series. It featured a thin, three-ply shell and produced what was to be, “That Great Gretsch Sound.” This one sounds great and is currently in the restoration process.

This is a must have for anyone's collection.

Like its larger brass drum brethren, the Rude Boy has crisp crack for days and great as a side snare. Handmade in Austin, TX, A&F's raw brass snares are crisp, unique, fat, and have a crack that only brass can provide. All snare drums are made from their patented raw brass shells, lugs, and hardware and come with Remo Ambassador heads.

A unique metal shell with sexy looks and a great sound. It features a 1.3mm steel shell plated in smooth black nickel and a hammered cooper inlay and two center beads. A similar shell to the CT brass series but with a touch drier sound and great sensitivity with it’s wide snare beds. From the manufacturer it is dressed in all chrome hardware, Puresound wires, Remo Emperor heads and a Ronn Dunnett throw – this drum is spectacular, sensitive, full of tone and gorgeous to look at and play.

Punchy and smooth, this 7.5mm Satin Natural Maple shell is a perfect "go-to" snare. INCLUDES CLICK LOCK THROW-OFF (SR-160F) Featured on all new Free Floating snare models starting in 2016, the Click Lock Throw-Off is engineered with a nylon grip mechanism that locks into place at the top position, and disengages quickly when released. 6 ply (7.5mm) Maple shell. Customization's include Remo Emperor Coated Head and Hendrix Sleeved Washers.

This is a late 1920s Ludwig & Ludwig single bent Mahogany shell with Maple reinforcing rings. Purchased from the original owner in 1985 as part of a trap set and came with the painted bass drum, hanging Ludwig cymbals and low boy and cymbals to match, including a travel snare case. ( I have all the original pieces) Works perfectly and WOW what a sound. Customizations: Remo Fiberskyn, FA batter head, Ludwig C1114 clear X-thin bottom snare head, Ludwig L1930 20-strand snare wire.

This is the drum everyone wants and needs in their collection. Looks amazing and plays like a dream. The Matte finish seamless beaded LM-404 Aluminum shell with Bowtie Lugs is similar to a Supraphonic without the high cost – this drum plays and records extremely well. The Acro and Supra are of course two of the most recorded snare drums in history. Customizations: Remo Classic Coated head, Ludwig C1114 clear X-thin bottom, Hendrix sleeved washers.

New, never played and came with the original Catalina kit. This baby has some punch after customizing with Hendrix Sleeved washers, Evans HD Dry 360 Coated Snare and a Puresound 20 Blaster Series wire. Really sings now. A great second snare or an entry-level Pro sound or for someone starting out.

A very unusual, rare and difficult to find 90s-00s era snare features a hammered steel shell that adds tonal complexity, depth and dryness to the typical bright and penetrating sound of Tama's steel shell. One of the more flexible drums I have ever see and/or played. Huge sound in a small drum! Remo Coated Controlled Sound with reverse dot on the batter head and this thing sings!! An incredible and very unique drum.

Classic Black Galaxy Acrolite in beautiful back sparkle. Looks and sounds crisp, great attack and tone.

Gene Krupa with die-cast hoops and Zoomatic strainer. Missing tone control and piece of butt plate. Chrome over Brass shell, 8 lugs and a Niles IL badge. Slingys from this era are a hidden gem that is loved once drummers realize the amazing sound and construction of this period for Slingerland. This is an incredible sounding snare and the model for what future COBs would become.

Upgrades took it from meh to marvelous and include Evans Genera HD Dry coated head and Hendrix Sleeved Washers. Pearl's Piccolo snare drums have become some of the most widely used and best selling snare drums in popular music today. Their crisp brilliant attack and tight sound with excellent projection have led many players to use them as both a secondary and primary snare.

Purchased new around 1980 from a Drum shop in New Jersey from the shop owner who ordered it for a customer but was never picked up. 5 x 14 with gold hardware, die cast hoops, white marine pearl finish and has a gold snare as well. I have never seen one like it online - this is spectacular. No serial number. Gray painted inside, 10 lug - looks like 10 ply- this Drum is heavy. Never been played with all original everything including heads.

Classic Black Galaxy Acrolite in beautiful back sparkle. Looks and sounds crisp, great attack and tone. Upgrades include Remo Coated Emperor, PureSound 20 Blaster snare wires with my own Grosgrain ribbon and Hendrix Sleeves Washers.

This is a 1962 Slingerland 3-ply Snare Drum in excellent condition. It’s a 3-ply shell of Maple/Poplar/Maple with maple reinforcement rings in a gorgeous natural finish. The shell looks amazing and does not appear to have any visible nicks or scars and likely the original finish which still looks amazing. The chrome looks great with little to no issues. This 6 lug beauty is easy to tune and stays in tune with a traditional warm-woody sound.

Gorgeous Ludwig Pioneer Snare date stamped May 7, 1964. All original hardware including baseball bat muffler. Cleaned up well with some expected yellowing given the WMP from that era and minor blemishes on rims. New Remo Ambassador Coated Classic head on top, Ludwig Clear C1114 on In 1964, Ludwig began coating the interior of Pioneer snare drums with its patented, white Reza Cote that the company said, “provides superior tone and response found in more expensive models.”

Workshop Series are the same as Collectors Series with the same hardware and bearing edges, they were made in Oxnard, CA with "PDP Like" lugs to distinquish from the Collectors series. The Workshop Series was a set that was offered to the working drummer at a lower price point, but with the DW high quality in every way. Customizations: Remo Coasted Controlled sounds batter head, Aquarian Classic Clear bottom snare head, PureSound Custom Series 20-strand snare wire, Hendryx Lug Sleeves.