Artisan Drumworks Snare Drums 

All snare drums come standard with the following:                                    

• Domestic species hardwood (Maple, Birch, Walnut, Cherry, Ash, Beech, Red Oak, White Oak, Hickory)
• Hand Rubbed Oil/Wax finish
• Vintage tube lugs
• 2.3mm hoops 
• Trick or Nickel Strainer (your choice) 
• Pure Sound or German-made snare wires (your choice)
• Your choice of drum heads

Standard Models: (up to 6.5” x 14”) $695

See custom and finish options below.

Go to our Products page to see some of our handcrafted snare drums!

“I’m still much in love with your snare drum.  I used it with brushes today for the first time…Yes!  Mate, this is too good…

Anonymous

Newport Victoria, Australia

African Bubinga (6.5 x 14), w/matching hoops (shown above)

(Fortissimo vented snare shown above)

Custom Options (add to the standard model price of $695)

Exotic Species   $50 (rosewoods and rare species quoted per order)

Exotic Veneer (single ply over stave shell)  $45
 (over 100 species)

Color/ Tinting   $30

Chrome, Black Chrome, Vintage Brass Hardware  N/C

Natural Satin Lacquer (soft sheen)  $65

Silky Satin Lacquer  (smooth, silky, satin sheen)  $90

French Polish Hybrid (warm, glossy glow)  $165

High Gloss Lacquer (deep,wet gloss)  $125

EdgeCraft (I.R.R.)  $30

Die Cast Hoops  $60

Single Flange Hoops  $75

Artisan Solid Custom Wood Hoops (Contact for wood selections) $225

Shell (greater than 6.5” x 14”)  $50

Note: We offer a huge selection of hardwoods limited only by availability of the species. 

“This is one of the best, if not, the best sounding snare drums I have ever played!  The whole band commented on how great it sounded.”

John Michel

Session Ace, John Oates

(Ardent Studio session, Memphis, TN)

6 x 13 Ash snare drum (shown)