DRUM! Magazine - Drum Care

A Few Words About Snare Wires

Ignore your snare wires at your own risk. These often-overlooked accessories are vital to your snare sound, and yet stretch and wear out over time.

You’d have a lot of trouble getting a good snare sound without a snare bed. Here's everything you need to know about what they are and how they work.

John Nyman breaks down the differences in drumhead design by identifying seven different variables used in the production process.

Find out how the cut and condition of your bearing edge has a monumental impact on the sound of your drum, and what to do if yours isn’t up to snuff.