Wood Snare Drums
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Pearl Stavecraft 14" x 6.5" Makha Snare Drum, Satin Natural
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£1,055.00
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Sonor Artist Series 13" x 5" Snare Drum, Tineo
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£895.00
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Sonor SQ2 14" x 6.5" Maple Snare Drum, American Walnut Semi Gloss
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£795.00
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Sonor Artist Series 14" x 6" Maple Snare Drum, Cottonwood Semi Gloss
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£795.00
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Sonor Phonic Re-Issue 14" x 6.5" Beech Snare Drum, Mahogany
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£765.00
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Sonor Signature Gavin Harrison Protean 14" x 5.25" Snare Drum
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£715.00
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Sonor Benny Greb Signature Beech v2.0 13" x 5.75" Snare Drum
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£659.00
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Mapex Black Panther Design Lab 14 x 5.5” Craig Blundell Signature Machine Snare
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£645.00
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Yamaha Absolute Maple Hybrid 14” x 6” Snare Drum, Vintage Natural
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£595.00
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Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple Snare Classic Walnut 14” x 6”
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£595.00
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Sonor Vintage Series 14" x 5" Snare Drum, Rosewood Semi Gloss
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£625.00
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British Drum Co. Maverick 14” x 6.5” Snare Drum
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£545.00
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British Drum Co. Merlin 14" x 6.5" Snare Drum
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£565.00
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Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid 14” x 5.5” Oak Snare Drum, Uzu Earth Sunburst
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£545.00
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Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Oak 14” x 5.5” Snare Uzu Charcoal
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£545.00
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Yamaha Recording Custom 14” x 5.5” Birch Snare Drum, Real Wood
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£539.00
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Yamaha Recording Custom 14” x 5.5” Birch Snare Drum, Classic Walnut
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£539.00
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Tama Starphonic Maple 14" x 6" Snare Drum
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£495.00
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Tama 13" x 7" SLP G Maple Snare Drum, Satin Tamo Ash
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£439.00
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Tamburo Unika 14" x 6.5" Snare Drum, Flamed Black
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£395.00
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Mapex Black Panther Pegasus Maple/Walnut 14” x 5.5” Snare Drum
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£375.00
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Tama SLP 14" x 5.5" Classic Maple Snare Drum
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£365.00
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Mapex Black Panther Nucleus Maple/Walnut 14” x 5.5” Snare Drum
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£305.00
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Mapex Black Panther Scorpion Mahogany 14" x 5.5" Snare Drum
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£305.00
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Choosing a Wood Snare Drum
Wood snare drums are a popular choice for players looking for a rounded, natural response with plenty of body. At Graham Russell Drums, you can compare new and pre-owned wood snares in a wide range of sizes, shell constructions and finishes from leading drum manufacturers.
Which wood should you choose? The shell material is a useful starting point, although shell thickness, bearing edges, hoops, heads and tuning all help shape the finished sound.
- Maple is balanced, open and versatile.
- Birch usually gives a more focused attack and punchy response.
- Beech and oak suit players looking for strength, clarity and projection.
- Mahogany and walnut tend to offer a darker sound with more low-mid body.
A 14" snare is the most versatile starting point. Shallower 5" to 5.5" models generally feel quicker and more articulate, while 6.5" and deeper shells add weight and body. Smaller 12" and 13" snares can provide a tighter, higher-pitched voice or work well as a secondary snare.
