Snare Drums: The Heartbeat of Your Drum Kit
The snare drum is the most distinctive part of any drum kit, delivering sharp, crisp tones that define your unique drumming style. At Drum Central, we stock an extensive range of snare drums, catering to all genres and skill levels—from beginners to seasoned professionals.
Popular Snare Drum Ranges
Explore some of the most sought-after snare drums in the industry:
- Ludwig Snare Drums: Renowned for their rich history and exceptional sound, Ludwig snares, such as the Supraphonic and Black Beauty, are staples for drummers worldwide, used in both live performances and studio recordings.
- Mapex Black Panther Snare Drums: Known for their premium build and bold, versatile tones, the Black Panther series offers professional-quality snares for players seeking precision and power.
- Mapex MPX Snare Drums: Designed for affordability without sacrificing quality, MPX snares are an excellent choice for beginners or drummers looking to expand their kit with reliable, great-sounding options.
- Pearl SensiTone Snare Drums: Praised for their sensitivity and dynamic range, SensiTone snares provide a versatile sound suitable for any musical style.
Snare Drums for Every Drummer
Our collection includes a wide variety of snare drum materials, sizes, and finishes to suit any playing style or genre. From the resonant tones of maple and birch to the bright crack of steel and brass, we have something for every drummer.
Shop Snare Drums at Drum Central
Drum Central is your one-stop shop for snare drums from leading brands like Ludwig, Mapex, Pearl, and more. Whether you’re upgrading your main snare or adding a secondary snare for creative versatility, you’ll find the perfect fit here.
Explore our selection and elevate your performance with a snare drum that matches your sound and style.
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Gretsch 14 x 6.5″ Black Nickel Over Steel Snare Drum
£220.00The 6
The 6.5x14” Black Nickel over Steel snare drum offers an ideal balance of power, sensitivity, beauty, and value all in one snare drum. Taking advantage of its wide tuning range, you can achieve eith...
Estimated Delivery Date 01/05/2025 -
Gretsch Ash Full Range Side Snare Drum 10″ x 6″
£159.00Gretsch Ash Full Range Side Snare Drum 10″ x 6″ – The Gretsch Ash side snare is the perfect complement to any drum set or percussion rig.
The Gretsch Ash side snare is the perfect complement to any drum set or percussion rig. The 10-ply Ash formula shell combined with the convenient Gretsch GTS mounting system creates a snare with a pie...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Ash Full Range Snare Drum 13″ x 7″
£189.00Gretsch Ash Full Range Snare Drum 13″ x 7″ – Gretsch specifically developed the 10-ply Gretsch Formula Ash shell for a sharper, more aggressive sound characteristic but with a controlled…
Gretsch specifically developed the 10-ply Gretsch Formula Ash shell for a sharper, more aggressive sound characteristic but with a controlled sustain. We also offer these drums in 6.5x14 and 7x13 conf...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Ash Full Range Snare Drum 14″ x 6.5″
£202.00Gretsch Ash Full Range Snare Drum 14″ x 6.5″ – Gretsch specifically developed the 10-ply Gretsch Formula Ash shell for a sharper, more aggressive sound characteristic but with a controlled…
Gretsch specifically developed the 10-ply Gretsch Formula Ash shell for a sharper, more aggressive sound characteristic but with a controlled sustain. We also offer these drums in 6.5x14 and 7x13 conf...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Bronze Snare Drum 14″ x 6,5″
£732.00Gretsch Bronze Snare Drum 14″ x 6,5″ – Sonically between a brass and copper shell, bronze is a very musical metal, as shown by its use in cymbal making for…
Sonically between a brass and copper shell, bronze is a very musical metal, as shown by its use in cymbal making for years. Bronze snares are somewhat darker than their brass counterparts, but still h...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Bronze Snare Drum USA 14″ x 5″
£698.00Gretsch Bronze Snare Drum USA 14″ x 5″ – Sonically between a brass and copper shell, bronze is a very musical metal, as shown by its use in cymbal making…
Sonically between a brass and copper shell, bronze is a very musical metal, as shown by its use in cymbal making for years. Bronze snares are somewhat darker than their brass counterparts, but still h...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum 14″ x 5″
£653.00Gretsch Brooklyn Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum 14″ x 5″ – Available in GB-4160 – 5X14 CHROME OVER BRASS SD and GB-4164 – 6.
Available in GB-4160 - 5X14 CHROME OVER BRASS SD and GB-4164 - 6.5X14 CHROME OVER BRASS SD...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum 14″ x 6,5″
£668.00Gretsch Brooklyn Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum 14″ x 6,5″ – Available in GB-4160 – 5X14 CHROME OVER BRASS SD and GB-4164 – 6.
Available in GB-4160 - 5X14 CHROME OVER BRASS SD and GB-4164 - 6.5X14 CHROME OVER BRASS SD...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Chrome Over Hammered Brass Snare Drum 14″ x 6.5″
£727.00Gretsch Brooklyn Chrome Over Hammered Brass Snare Drum 14″ x 6.5″ – Brass shells create a pleasantly warm tone that naturally bridges the gap between wood and steel snare drums.
Brass shells create a pleasantly warm tone that naturally bridges the gap between wood and steel snare drums. The cutting power of metal is present but balanced out by the dark complexity of brass. Gr...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Chrome Over Steel Snare Drum 10″ x 5″
£386.00Gretsch Brooklyn Chrome Over Steel Snare Drum 10″ x 5″ – The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory.
The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory. The Brooklyn series adds our 302 hoops to brass and steel shells, which opens the tonal range...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Chrome Over Steel Snare Drum 13″ x 7″
£422.00Gretsch Brooklyn Chrome Over Steel Snare Drum 13″ x 7″ – The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory.
The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory. The Brooklyn series adds our 302 hoops to brass and steel shells, which opens the tonal range...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Chrome Over Steel Snare Drum 14″ x 5.5″
£434.00Gretsch Brooklyn Chrome Over Steel Snare Drum 14″ x 5.5″ – The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory.
The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory. The Brooklyn series adds our 302 hoops to brass and steel shells, which opens the tonal range...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Chrome Over Steel Snare Drum 14″ x 6.5″
£450.00Gretsch Brooklyn Chrome Over Steel Snare Drum 14″ x 6.5″ – The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory.
The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory. The Brooklyn series adds our 302 hoops to brass and steel shells, which opens the tonal range...
Estimated Delivery Date 24/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Chrome Over Steel Snare Drum Brooklyn 12″ x 6″
£400.00Gretsch Brooklyn Chrome Over Steel Snare Drum Brooklyn 12″ x 6″ – The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory.
The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory. The Brooklyn series adds our 302 hoops to brass and steel shells, which opens the tonal range...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Cream Oyster – 14 x 5.5 Lightning Throw
£659.00Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Cream Oyster – 14 x 5.5 Lightning Throw – The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory.
The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory. The Brooklyn series adds our 302 hoops to brass and steel shells, which opens the tonal range...
Estimated Delivery Date 24/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Cream Oyster – 14 x 6.5 Lightning Throw
£671.00Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Cream Oyster – 14 x 6.5 Lightning Throw – The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory.
The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory. The Brooklyn series adds our 302 hoops to brass and steel shells, which opens the tonal range...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Deep Marine Black Pearl – 14 x 5.5 Lightning Throw
£659.00Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Deep Marine Black Pearl – 14 x 5.5 Lightning Throw – The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC…
The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory. The Brooklyn series adds our 302 hoops to brass and steel shells, which opens the tonal range...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Deep Marine Black Pearl – 14 x 6.5 Lightning Throw
£671.00Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Deep Marine Black Pearl – 14 x 6.5 Lightning Throw – The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC…
The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory. The Brooklyn series adds our 302 hoops to brass and steel shells, which opens the tonal range...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Gold Sparkle – 14 x 5.5 Lightning Throw
£659.00Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Gold Sparkle – 14 x 5.5 Lightning Throw – The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory.
The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory. The Brooklyn series adds our 302 hoops to brass and steel shells, which opens the tonal range...
Estimated Delivery Date 24/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Gold Sparkle – 14 x 6.5 Lightning Throw
£671.00Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Gold Sparkle – 14 x 6.5 Lightning Throw – The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory.
The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory. The Brooklyn series adds our 302 hoops to brass and steel shells, which opens the tonal range...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Grey Oyster – 14 x 5.5 Lightning Throw
£659.00Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Grey Oyster – 14 x 5.5 Lightning Throw – The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory.
The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory. The Brooklyn series adds our 302 hoops to brass and steel shells, which opens the tonal range...
Estimated Delivery Date 24/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Grey Oyster – 14 x 6.5 Lightning Throw
£671.00Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Grey Oyster – 14 x 6.5 Lightning Throw – The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory.
The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory. The Brooklyn series adds our 302 hoops to brass and steel shells, which opens the tonal range...
Estimated Delivery Date 10/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Satin Cherry Red – 14 x 5.5 Lightning Throw
£659.00Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Satin Cherry Red – 14 x 5.5 Lightning Throw – The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory.
The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory. The Brooklyn series adds our 302 hoops to brass and steel shells, which opens the tonal range...
Estimated Delivery Date 24/05/2025 -
Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Satin Cherry Red – 14 x 6.5 Lightning Throw
£671.00Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum Satin Cherry Red – 14 x 6.5 Lightning Throw – The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory.
The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory. The Brooklyn series adds our 302 hoops to brass and steel shells, which opens the tonal range...
Estimated Delivery Date 24/05/2025
