The Ludwig Universal 14 x 6.5'' Mahogany Snare Drum is an affordable snare drum designed by quality drum makers Ludwig. Created as part of the Universal snare range, the Ludwig Mahogany snare drum is a great choice for various playing environments. Constructed from a 6ply 7.5mm Mahogany shell, this snare produces a warm tonality with a rich low-end. This traditional-sounding snare drum ensures a vibrant character - perfect for any drummer wanting a drum different to the rest. Suitable for any drummer looking for a unique snare drum, the Ludwig Universal snare will deliver quality, affordability and appealing visuals.

The Ludwig Universal 14 x 6.5'' Beech Snare Drum is an affordable snare drum designed by quality drum makers Ludwig. Created as part of the Universal range, the Ludwig beech snare drum is a perfect choice for both gigging and studio environments. Constructed from a 6ply, 7.5mm beech shell, this snare produces focused snare tones with a good low-end punch - suited to any playing environment that requires a cutting snare sound. Suitable for any drummer looking for a unique snare drum, the Ludwig Universal snare will deliver the quality you need to sound your best.

Walnut has a history of delivering dark rich tone and attack. Ludwig’s Universal Walnut snare brings this and more to the sonic table, delivering clear articulation when playing subtle grace notes. The sound of the Walnut shell really comes to life when played loudly. Rimshots and cross-stick sounds deliver a clean and warm tone.

The Universal Snare Drum series offers the discerning drummer a new sonic palette of sounds to complement virtually any style of music! These Ludwig Snares were designed to bring unique musical voices to the stage that work well in various musical styles across multiple tuning ranges. Sonic range and richness have never been so accessible.

Features

• A snare full of dark rich tone and attack
• Clear articulation when playing subtle grace notes
• Responds extremely well to aggressive playing, capturing the energy of your performance perfectly
• Rimshots and cross-stick sounds deliver a clean and warm tone.
• With Ludwig Universal snares, sonic range and richness have never been so accessible!

Specifications

• 6.5 x14″ 6 ply 7.5 mm Walnut shell with an outer ply of exotic Walnut Burl
• Chrome Plated Triple flange hoops
• Tube lugs
• P88i throw-off with a P35 butt plate
• 18 strand snare wire

The Ludwig Universal 14'' x 6.5'' Cherry Snare Drum, is a high-quality snare drum. Constructed from cherry wood and possessing a clear finish, this impressive snare certainly looks as good as it sounds. Thanks to the cherry wood shell, boosted high and punchy mid-tones are projected from this snare - delivering playing sensitivity with bright tonality. The clear finish provides extra protection to the drum shell enabling the drum to withstand all the pressures of constant use whilst also delivering a quality and durable look. Ideal for any drummer looking for a decent yet affordable snare, the Universal Model Ludwig Cherry Snare is perfect for beginners and gigging drummers alike.

The Yamaha Stage Custom 14 x 5.5'' Steel Shell Snare Drum is a versatile snare with a powerful and punchy tone. Featuring a steel shell with a chrome finish and chrome-plated hardware, the snares 1.0mm steel shell offers a bright, metallic tone that can be tuned to produce a popping crack. The chrome hardware includes 1.5mm triple-flanged steel hoops with one-piece Yamaha lugs, offering consistent and reliable tuning throughout your time playing.

The snare features a Remo Coated Ambassador batter head, with a Remo Clear Ambassador Weight snare head to accompany the 20 strand hi-carbon steel snare wire - a very versatile combination. Combining a classic Yamaha sound with a modern-day design and features, the Yamaha JSSS1455 Stage Custom Snare is the perfect drum for any beginner or developing drummer looking to complete their setup with a great snare.

The Yamaha Stage Custom 14 x 5.5'' Steel Shell Snare Drum is a versatile snare with a powerful and punchy tone. Featuring a steel shell with a chrome finish and chrome-plated hardware, the snares 1.0mm steel shell offers a bright, metallic tone that can be tuned to produce a popping crack. The chrome hardware includes 1.5mm triple-flanged steel hoops with one-piece Yamaha lugs, offering consistent and reliable tuning throughout your time playing.

The snare features a Remo Coated Ambassador batter head, with a Remo Clear Ambassador Weight snare head to accompany the 20 strand hi-carbon steel snare wire - a very versatile combination. Combining a classic Yamaha sound with a modern-day design and features, the Yamaha JSSS1455 Stage Custom Snare is the perfect drum for any beginner or developing drummer looking to complete their setup with a great snare.

First introduced to the market in the 1950s as the Buddy Rich Model Snare Drum, the Jazzfest took on its first form in the early 1960s as a 5.5″ depth snare. This version of the Jazzfest would come to join the iconic line-up of tracks that Ludwig snares drums dominate. It features a 3-ply Legacy Mahogany shell, vintage ‘64 snare bed, 8 twin lugs, 3-step baseball bat tone-control and a white “Reso-Coat” interior.

• 3 Ply Legacy Mahogany Shell
• vintage ‘64 snare bed
• 8 twin lugs
• 3-step baseball bat tone-control
• White “Reso-Coat” interior

Emphasizing optimal response, sensitivity, and dark warm tones, the Universal Metal Brass drum delivers a rich, dynamic range suitable for a multitude of tuning ranges and head combinations. The Universal Metal Brass drum is modeled after our famous Black Beauty and fitted with heavy-duty tube lugs, P88i throw-off, P35 butt plate, and 20 strand snare wires. Universal Metal drums by Ludwig are Quality and versatility to fit any budget!

Chrome-Plated Triple Flange Hoops have a balanced and controlled sound. Triple flange hoops offer a softer, more subtle rimshot and cross-stick sound.

SPECIFICATIONS

• 1mm all Brass shell- (black nickel-plated)
• Chrome Triple Flange hoops
• heavy-duty tube lugs
• P88i throw-off
• P35 butt plate
• 20 strand snare wires

Emphasizing optimal response, sensitivity, and dark warm tones, the Universal Metal Brass drum delivers a rich, dynamic range suitable for a multitude of tuning ranges and head combinations. The Universal Metal Brass drum is modeled after our famous Black Beauty and fitted with heavy-duty tube lugs, P88i throw-off, P35 butt plate, and 20 strand snare wires. Universal Metal drums by Ludwig are Quality and versatility to fit any budget!

Chrome-Plated Triple Flange Hoops have a balanced and controlled sound. Triple flange hoops offer a softer, more subtle rimshot and cross-stick sound.

SPECIFICATIONS

• 1mm all Brass shell- (black nickel-plated)
• Chrome Triple Flange hoops
• heavy-duty tube lugs
• P88i throw-off
• P35 butt plate
• 20 strand snare wires

The Equinox 14" Snare features a North American Maple shell, reinforcement rings and the classic styling of single-flanged hoops which evoke musical traditions and modern execution. This drum possesses the controlled articulation needed to hear the most subtle ghost notes coupled with a bright and open presence at full volume.

FEATURES:

The harder all-Maple shell and edge reinforcement rings raise the frequency response in the 1-3 kHz range, giving this drum a clear and bright tone to cut through guitars, larger ensembles and horn bands.

The SONIClear Bearing Edge is standard on all Black Panther Design Lab Shells and allows the drumhead to sit flatter and make better contact with the shell. The result is a clearer fundamental pitch, effortless and consistent tuning, and a significantly expanded tuning range

Design Lab Snares feature Puresound Custom Series 16-Strand wires. The wires are medium-gauged evenly spaced standard coils, providing an even balance between snare response and shell sound.

The Cylinder-Drive Strainer and Butt-End Adjuster use a self-lubricating bearing to ensure smooth operation. The adjustment dial employs "micro-lock" technology that provides precise control and prevents the snare wires from loosening during play.

14 x 5 Maple Shell

6-ply 6mm Maple w/4-ply 4mm Maple Reinforcement Rings

Dual Air Vents

Transparent Black SAS Finish

The 'Matallion' Specification:

• Shell : 1.2mm Seamed Brass Shell
• Bearing Edge : Rolled SONIClear. 45° Batter Side/35° Snare Side
• Vents : Quad Vented Chamber
• Hoops : Sonic Saver Hoops
• Lugs : Staggered 1/8” Offset Locking Lugs
• Strainer : BP Cylinder Drive Snare Strainer and Butt with Microlock Adjustment
• Snare Bed : 2.3mm 
• Finish : Brushed Gloss Finish
• Heads : Remo USA Ambassador Heads

The Natal Tulipwood Gloss Inlay Snare Drum is constructed from North American tulipwood with a walnut inlay veneer and finished with a natural gloss. The high-quality shells allow the sound to be just as high-quality and crisp, which suits a wide range of drumming styles and genres.

Specifications

• Shell Dimensions: 14×6.5in
• Shell Construction: North American Tulip Wood Shells
• Bearing Edge: 45-Degree, Hand Finished
• Lugs: Chrome-Plated Zinc Sun Lugs
• Tension Rods: Tru-Tune Tension Rods
• Finish: Natural Gloss with Inlay

The Natal Mappa Burl Snare Drum features brushed nickel hardware, including high-mass plated sun lugs with Tru-Tune tension rods, offering reliable and consistent tuning throughout your performances or drumming sessions. A hand finished, bees wax treated 45 degree bearing edge reduces friction between the head and the bearing edge resulting in brighter overtones and a more effective sustain. The Natal Mappa Burl Snare Drum features an outer ply of mappa burl, providing the stunning smoked gloss finish.

Features:

• Maple shell with outer mappa burl ply
• 2.3mm triple flanged hoops
• Natal Sun lugs
• Tri-Throw snare mechanism
• Brushed nickel shell hardware

About WorldMax Snares

WorldMax are gaining a reputation within the drumming world for their production of high-quality metal and wood snare drums. Built in Taiwan, WorldMax snares are available in a huge range of materials, sizes, and styles, allowing drummers to find the perfect centrepiece for their own drumming setup. The company have been producing snare drums since 1991, meaning they have enough experience in the industry to understand the requirements of modern day drumming. Every WorldMax snare guarantees an astonishing tone, stunning design and aesthetic, and a quality manufacture which will last through years of even the most intense drumming. WorldMax snares are also incredibly versatile, making them ideal for any style or genre of drumming and perfect for both stage and studio use. Available at an extremely competitive price point, WorldMax snares offer a great experience for intermediate drummers, whilst offering the high-quality components and features which more advanced drummers require.

Features

• 1mm Steel shell
• 2.3mm super-hoops
• Central strengthening bead
• Classic tube lugs

Specifications

• Shell Construction: 1mm Steel
• Shell Dimensions (Diameter x Depth): 14'' x 5.5''
• Hardware: Chrome
• Hoops: 2.3mm Super-Hoops
• Lugs: Tube Lugs
• Finish: Chrome

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• 1.7mm Seamless Aluminium Shell
• 2.3mm Steel Triple Flanged Hoops
• P88AC Throw Off
• P35P Butt Plate
• 10 Lugs
• Hammered Shell

Performance-proven, the sound that fuelled the most hit recordings in history, Ludwig Supraphonic is the snare choice of the pros.

The USA-made chrome-plated, seamless, beaded aluminium shell produces a bright, crisp attack with the perfect balance of full resonant tone and snare crack. From Jazz to Metal, Ludwig's Supraphonic 400s provide the perfect sound in the studio or on the stage. With Imperial lugs and a Hammered shell, the Supraphonic will give you what you need when you need it.

If you're a professional dummer looking for a versatile new snare that offers a hefty response and killer rimshots, then we have just the thing for you! 

Stylish, Pro-Grade, All-Copper Snare

With the Mapex Black Panther Predator you get an all-copper snare which delivers classic, bright snare sounds, alongside warm tones and a defined low-end.

This excellent 14" x 6" snare benefits from incredible projection and a ringing sustain, making it ideal for most popular genres where you may need a little "oompf".

Mapex Black Panther

Mapex's Black Panther drums are designed to offer a superb combination of looks and sound that are ideal for regular giggers and studio players.

Featuring custom Mapex features such as the SONIClear bearing edges and Sonic Saver hoqops, these drums make a force to be reckoned with, whether used on the stage or in the studio.

Mapex Black Panther Predator 14" x 6" Copper Snare Specs

• Product Code: BPNCO4601CN
• Size: 14" x 6"
• Material: Copper
• Shell Thickness: 1.2mm
• Bearing Edges: SONIClear
• Air Vents: 4
• Hoops: Sonic Saver
• Lugs: In-Line Locking B-Lugs
• Throwoff: BP Cylinder Drive Strainer & Butt
• Snare Bed: 2.3mm
• Shell Finish: Brushed Gloss
• Hardware Finish: Chrome

Timeless, heritage snare sounds. The Mapex Black Panther Heritage Snare Drum is a high-performance, maple snare with excellent articulation and crisp attack. A brand new addition to Mapex's acclaimed Black Panther range, the Heritage snare is a tremendous choice for all players and genres - given its classic snare dimensions. Thanks to its 5-ply, maple-wood shell, it provides resonant tones with clear definition, while the SONIClear bearing edges ensure closer head-to-shell contact - improving response when you really need to cut through the mix. With this price tag, it's highly recommended for beginners moving up, or intermediate and advanced players looking for a fresh option. Its white strata lacquer finish is bound to impress your audience.

Developed in collaboration with drumming legend Steve Gadd, the Yamaha 14″ x 5.5″ Recording Custom Aluminum Snare Drum includes a handful of special features that set it apart from just another aluminum drum. When you open the box, the drum inside will be equipped with 20-strand snappy snare wires, which is fairly typical. However, you’ll also find a special 10-strand set of wires in the box made to Steve’s preference – it’s really a 14-strand set with four inner wires cut out for a crisper sound! The center bead along the equator of the shell is fixed on the outside to give the drum more openness and fullness. A heavy-duty Q-type strainer gives you smooth, stable snare action and it just feels solid. Aluminum gives you a tastefully bright tone that doesn’t ring quite as much as other metals, so you don’t have to dampen to get the right sound.

Features:

• 1.2mm Aluminum Shell
• Newly designed one-piece lug
• Developed with Steve Gadd
• Includes Special 10-Strand Snare Wires (Extra)
• Center Bead Fixed to Outside
• Heavy-Duty Q-Type Strainer
• Bright, Articulate Tone
• Requires Little Dampening

With close to 100 years’ experience building copper timpani, the newest member to the Ludwig USA snare drum range is the Copper Phonic snare drum.

Featuring a dark raw copper finish, 1.2mm thick shell, Imperial lugs, and 2.3mm hoops. Built to the same professional standards as the Black Beauty, Supraphonic, and Bronze Phonic models, the new  Copper Phonic is a proud addition to the Ludwig USA family and a legend in the making.

Features:

• 1.2mm Seamless Copper Shell
• 2.3mm Steel Triple Flanged Hoops (Optional Die-Cast)
• P88AC Throw Off
• P35P Butt Plate
• 10 lugs

Size: 14×6.5in

Finish: Raw Copper

Ludwig Raw Brass Snare Drums are the latest in a new crop of Black Beauty inspired snare drums from Ludwig.

The shells are identical to the Black Beauty, prior to finishing. They are comprised of a 1.2mm hydro-formed brass shell, no patinas or lacquers are applied and each shell is left to age on its own.

No two drums will look alike, but each one carries the distinct tonal palette of a Ludwig Brass Snare. Ludwig Raw Brass Snares are a bit drier than their Black Beauty Counterparts but have a rich set of overtones you can easily dial in to your particular taste. Each snare drum features the new P-88 Throw Off and a new Butt Plate.

Features:

• 14×6.5in
• 1.2mm Raw Brass Shell
• Imperial Lugs
• Chrome Hardware
• Supraphonic Snares
• P-88 strainer

The Natal Arcadia Acrylic 14” x 6.5” Snare Drum delivers striking style and dynamic sound.

Arcadia Acrylic Snare

Part of the poplar Natal Arcadia range, this acrylic snare delivers stand out style and striking sound to make sure you deliver visual and audible impact.

Featuring a seamless acrylic shell in a transparent finish, this Natal snare produces sensitive softness through to bright bursting tone.

Natal Arcadia Acrylic 14” x 6.5” Snare Drum Key Features:

• Seamless Shell
• Natal Sun Lugs
• Tru-Tune Tension Rods
• Tri-Throw Snare Mechanism
• Triple Flanged Hoops

Yamaha Tour Custom 14 x 6.5'' Snare Drum in Chocolate Satin

Deep, full-bodied tone. More presence for your grooves. The Tour Custom snare provides the perfect balance between value and high-end design. Featuring 6 ply all-maple shells, the 14'' Yamaha Tour Custom snare produces rich bass frequencies from the shell. There's a deeper, meatier, more shell-focused sound than the smaller Tour Custom snares.

With a wide and full-bodied pop from the shell, it's perfect for big, funky beats. Made using popular dimensions and high-end material, the Tour Custom snare is adaptable to your style. Finished in Chocolate Satin, it provides a bold visual aesthetic to your performances.

KEY FEATURES

• Deeper maple shell for a wide and punchy response
• Inverse Dyna Hoop controls the tone to focus on the fundamental
• P Style strainer is easy to grip, smooth to operate, and locks in place securely
• High-end features at an affordable mid-range price

British Drum Company Maverick 14"x6.5" Maple Snare Drum

The British Drum Co. 14" x 6.5" Maverick Snare Drum is the first maple snare from the British Drum company after an incredible level of demand.

The snare joins the Merlin, Big Softy, Imp, Legend and Lounge wood snares of the British Drum Co range. Made of 100% North American maple and an Eucalptus outer veneer the snare feature as usual BDC's very own Palladium hardware and Remo USA heads.

The snare has a versatile tone that offers a low end warmth with a nice brightness perfect for live or studio enviroments. The 10 ply shell snare is a perfect workhorse capable of working in any musical style.

Like all BDC drums, the Maverick is hand made in their UK factory. 

Features:

• Shell: North American maple, 10 plies
• Bearing edges: 30° round over
• Hoops: Triple flange, 2.3 mm
• Lugs: Palladium
• Heads: Remo USA
• Snare strainer: Palladium
• Snare wires: Brass
• Finish: Maple with eucalyptus outer veneer and British Drum Company logo

The Bluebird is the original, the first drum designed and put into production by the British Drum Company. It was their love of art-deco, alongside classic drums that led to the production of this stunning snare. 

With its signature blue logo badge, this drum features a double-beaded 6" deep brass shell finished in a lustrous chrome plating. It could well become a future classic!

Like all BDC drums, the Bluebird is hand made in their UK factory.

• Shell: Brass, double-beaded, 1.3 mm
• Bearing edges: 45-degree, rolled over
• Snare beds: 1.8 mm deep
• Batter hoop: Triple flange, 2.3 mm
• Snare hoop: Triple flange, 2.3 mm
• Lugs: 10 Diamond chrome-plated Palladium snare lugs
• Batter head: Remo coated Ambassador
• Resonate head: Remo Hazy snare
• Snare strainer: BDC Smooth action strainer
• Features: Nyloc lug inserts to prevent de-tuning
• Finish: Chrome

Mapex Black Panther Pegasus Maple/Walnut Snare, 14x5.5inThese Black Panther snare drums have been reconceived and redesigned from the ground up, with careful attention paid to retaining the character of this much loved series, whilst at the same time introducing new shell features, sizes and materials, that deliver an irresistible blend of tone, power and control.Features 14" x 5.5" 7-ply, 6.15mm Hybrid Maple/Walnut Shell SONIClear™ Bearing Edges 45° Batter Side/35° Snare Side Triple Vented Chamber Sonic Saver Hoops Double Ended Locking Lugs BP Cylinder Drive Snare Strainer and Butt with Microlock Adjustment 2.3mm Snare Bed Natural Maple Burl Transparent Gloss Finish Remo USA Ambassador Heads

The Aviator has landed! The first ever aluminium snare drum from the British Drum Co. Influenced by the graceful lines and gleaming metal profiles of the classic craft of aviation history, BDC have developed a snare drum to inspire your playing to stratospheric heights. This stylish, elegant snare drum delivers a dry, controlled sound with a sensitive response over a wide dynamic range. Aviator inspires you to articulate your sticking from graceful ghost notes to a full-throated roaring backbeat. This drum offers you the full range of crisp, clean sounds to suit all types of playing. Crafted from a seamless 1.2mm solid aluminium shell, Aviator looks stunning with its sophisticated anodised surface, beautifully complemented by BDC's stylish Palladium hardware. The cool, understated aesthetic of Aviator is highlighted by the subtle inverted central bead, presenting a stunning shadow line around the shell. The cosmetic appeal of Aviator is delicately enhanced by an element of warmth courtesy of the Cherry veneer insert integrated within the iconic British Drum Co. badge.

Aviator is, in every sense, a classically beautiful snare drum.

14"x5.5"

Remo USA heads

2.3 mm triple flange hoops

1.2mm seamless aluminium shell

Palladium lugs

Cherry logo badge

Palladium strainer

Brass snare wires

• Shell Diameter: 14" (35,56 cm)
• Shell Depth: 6" (15,24 cm)
• Shell Material: Maple/Wenge/Maple Hybrid
• Shell surface: Varnished / lacquered
• Rims: 3,0 mm Die-Cast Aluminium
• Lug: Hook Lugs
• Tuning screws: 10
• Shell hardware: Chrome
• Colour / Finish: Classic Walnut
• Shell thickness: 6,2 mm
• Shell base colour: Brown
• Resonant Drum Heads: Remo Ambassador Hazy
• Head skin: Remo Ambassador Coated
• Including: Tuning key
• Product code: AMS1460-WLN

Yamaha Recording Custom metal shell snare drums are known for their legendary sound and build quality.

The Yamaha 13×6.5in in Recording Custom Brass Snare Drum is a professional quality drum that works great for loads of genres and playing situations. The center bead around the shell is fixed on the outside to give the drum more openness and fullness. A heavy-duty Q-type strainer gives you smooth, stable snare action.

Features:

• 1.2mm Brass Shell
• Newly designed one-piece lug
• Developed with Steve Gadd
• Center Bead Fixed to Outside
• Heavy-Duty Q-Type Strainer

Shop all Yamaha recording custom snare drums at Into Music Drum Store. We have a great selection of Yamaha drums on display in our Lincolnshire showroom. Speak to our friendly team today.

The Ludwig 14'' x 6.5'' Hammered Acrolite Snare Drum is a high-quality snare drum from Ludwig, featuring a hammered aluminium shell. The aluminium shell provides a bright, resonant tone with a great balance of frequencies. The sound is similar to that of steel, but with less overtones and much more body. The sound is also incredibly universal, ideally suited to any style or genre thanks to the wide frequency range. The snare features Ludwig's classic Bowtie lugs and 2.3mm triple flanged steel hoops, keeping your snare in tune and providing easy and reliable tuning when needed. Fitted with a P85AC throw off and a pair of Ludwig Weather Master Drum Heads, The Ludwig 14'' x 6.5'' Hammered Acrolite Snare Drum provides a high-quality, universal tone that can be applied anywhere you choose. 

Supraphonic Performance-proven, the sound that fuelled the most hit recordings in history, Ludwig Supraphonic is the snare choice of the pros. The USA-made chrome-plated, seamless, beaded aluminium shell produces a bright, crisp attack with the perfect balance of full resonant tone and snare crack. From Jazz to Metal, Ludwig's Supraphonic 400s provide the perfect sound in the studio or on the stage. Supra Phonic Chrome Series Size: 14" x 6.5" Chrome plated smooth aluminium shell (seamless) Imperial lugs Supra-Phonic Snare strainer

8mm (8-Ply) Cherry Wood Shell with 45° Soniclear bearing edges, Batter side and Resonant Side

• 45° Soniclear bearing edges, Batter side and Resonant Side
• 2.7mm deep, 5.5” Snare bed graduation for a dry, articulate & controlled snare tone
• Double-Ended Tube lugs
• Sonic Saver Hoops
• Dual venting for feel and drier tone
• BP Cylinder throw-offs and butt side adjustment
• Puresound P1416 16-Strand Stainless Steel Snares

Stunning tone, top to bottom

Every base covered. For his debut signature series snare, Craig Blundell wanted the perfect combination of versatility and rock-solid tone. With that in mind, he chose a 6-ply walnut and maple hybrid construction - and for good reason. Walnut allows the drum to really 'pop' at higher tunings, which is complemented by the maple's classic warmth. This only becomes more pronounced as you tune the drum lower, for a beefy low-end that still retains the walnut's crisp crack - particularly on rimshots.

Hoop and glory.

Speaking of rimshots...The Blundell Signature features Mapex's ingenious Sonic Saver hoops. Originally created for Mapex's legendary Black Panther snare drums, Sonic Savers feature a unique shaping process which creates a larger surface area on the top of the hoop, bridging the gap between the triple-flanged and die-cast methods. This makes them ideal for raucous rimshots, while also being kinder to your sticks - and your hands!

Craig Blundell: Professional prog-head

Craig began drumming at the age of 3, and it shows. He's now at the forefront of a genre which relies on tip-top technique in every area. He's also often heard drumming on the BBC's adverts and jingles, but it's his session work in the prog world where Blundell has really made a name for himself. From King Crimson' David Cross to Steve Wilson to Genesis' own Steve Hackett, Craig's dazzling skill and powerful feel have placed him at the top of the list when it comes to drumming guns for hire.

Specifications

• Product Name: Mapex 'Machine' 14 x 5.5'' Craig Blundell Signature Snare
• Product Code: BPDLMW4550LNW
• Shell Dimensions: 14" x 5.5"
• Shell Construction: 6-ply
• Shell Material: Walnut/Maple Hybrid
• Hoops: Mapex Sonic-Saver
• Heads: Aquarian Hi-Energy Batter, Aquarian Classic Clear Reso
• Lugs: Black Nickel Offset Tube Lugs
• Snares: Puresound ‘Equaliser’ 16 strand snare wires

The Mapex MPX Steel Snare Drum is a balance between performance and value for money. With an attractive chrome finish and a steel design for maximum durability and support, the snare features a 10 x 5.5 inch Remo drumhead for a smooth and accurate response, ideal for a range of drumming styles and genres. A well balanced sound makes the Mapex MPX Snare a great drum for beginner and developing drummers and musicians.

• Black Beauty snare drum - the legend lives
• Size: 14" x 6.5"
• Black anodized seamless brass shells
• With Supra-Phonic P88AC snare throw-offs
• Imperial lugs