Wood Snare Drums
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Tama Signature Palette 14" x 6.5" Simon Phillips Signature Snare Drum
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£935.00
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Tama SLP Mod Bubinga 12" x 7" Clay Aeschliman Signature Snare Drum, Galactic Purple
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£325.00
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Tama SLP Mod Bubinga 12" x 7" Philo Tsoungui Signature Snare Drum, Electro Turquoise
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£325.00
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Tama SLP Mod Bubinga 12" x 7" Snare Drum, Satin Bubinga
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£280.00
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Tama Starclassic 14" x 6.5" Walnut Birch Snare Drum, Vermillion Bosse Fonce Fade
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£395.00
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DW Collectors 14" x 5" Edge Snare Drum, Curly Maple
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£1,295.00
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Yamaha Tour Custom 14" x 5.5” Snare Drum, Candy Apple Satin
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£295.00
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Yamaha Tour Custom 14" x 5.5” Snare Drum, Butterscotch Satin
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£295.00
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Yamaha Tour Custom 14" x 5.5” Snare Drum, Chocolate Satin
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£295.00
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Yamaha Tour Custom 14" x 6.5" Snare Drum, Candy Apple Satin
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£295.00
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Sonor Vintage Series 14" x 6.5" Snare Drum, California Blue
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£685.00
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Sonor Vintage Series 14" x 6.5" Snare Drum, Vintage Pearl
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£685.00
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Tama Starclassic Performer 14" x 5.5" Snare Drum, Molten Steel Blue
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£279.00
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Gretsch Renown 14" x 5" Snare Drum, Gloss Natural
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£285.00
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Gretsch Renown 14" x 5" Snare Drum Silver Oyster Pearl
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£320.00
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Ludwig Classic Maple 14" x 8" Slotted Coliseum Snare Drum, Natural Maple
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£1,095.00
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Slingerland Radio King 14" x 5" Limited Edition Snare Drum, Black & Gold Duco
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£1,795.00
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Yamaha Absolute Maple Hybrid Snare Solid Black 14” x 6”
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£595.00
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Yamaha Absolute Maple Hybrid Snare Red Autumn 14” x 6”
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£595.00
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Tama Star Reserve Mahogany 14'' x 6'' Snare Drum, Oiled Natural Mahogany
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£895.00
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Tama Starclassic 14" x 6.5" Walnut Birch Snare Drum, Lacquer Ocean Blue Ripple
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£345.00
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Tama Starclassic Walnut Birch 14" x 6.5" Snare Drum, Molten Brown Burst
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£345.00
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Tama Starclassic Performer 14” x 5.5” Snare Drum, Caramel Aurora
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£270.00
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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.
