Every instrument has its ‘holy grails’, and as far as snare drums are concerned, there are many. But while so much of our industry looks towards the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s for its definitive sounds, ...

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IN 1974, the TAMA brand was born in Japan. After a few years, TAMA's Mastercraft Bell Brass snare drum was created. Designed to match the explosive sounds of a new decade in music, the Bell Brass ...

An excellent entry point into the world of cast-shell drums, the DrumCraft Bell Brass is a clear bargain. £759 can buy a lot of snare drums, including putting you in the territory of some of the ...