New Gear Guide: Snare Drums for 2017

New snare drums of many types, sizes, and depths are available in abundance in 2017. Drum magazine contributor AJ Donahue gathered up a mountain of product information about limited-edition models, artist-signature designs, wooden shells, metal shells, hybrid shells, synthetic shells, and updated existing models, and weaved it all into a cohesive, informative, and fun-to-read guide. If you are in the market for a snare drum — or merely curious and interested — and need to learn about your choices, then look no further!