Massive Snare Drum Collection - 121 and Counting....

[ADman2B]

Pearl BR6514CL 14x5.5 SensiTone Classic Bronze Snare Drum



This drum was available from 1997-1999. It has a bronze shell with single-flanged hoops and die cast claws along with TB55 tube lugs and an SR017 throw-off.

[MusicMan]

Pearl BR6514CL 14x5.5 SensiTone Classic Bronze Snare Drum

This drum was available from 1997-1999. It has a bronze shell with single-flanged hoops and die cast claws along with TB55 tube lugs and an SR017 throw-off.

Another classic beauty. I also have one of these. It's really hard to find them in mint condition any longer.

How do you store your snare drums?

[ADman2B]

Another classic beauty. I also have one of these. It's really hard to find them in mint condition any longer.

How do you store your snare drums?

Many years ago, I built a snare rack out of PVC pipes. At that time, I planned to keep my drums in that. The problem is that it only holds about 18 drums. At the time I built it, I thought that would be PLENTY big enough. Now, it holds a very small percentage of my drums. I may be taking it down soon since space is becoming a bit of an issue, and I will be able to store more drums if I just put them in bags in stacks rather than the rack. Drums in the rack also get dusty pretty quickly if not attended to.

If I have the factory boxes, I store them there. They stack well and are already labeled as to what is inside. Others are in a variety of bags and cases that I have also obtained a large quantity of. I actually just added 15 Ludwig snare bags for a real steal. Part of this project is to help me organize my collection a bit as well as printing labels for all of the bagged drums to make it easier to find what I am looking for.

PS - I'll be away for the rest of the week, so expect regular posts to resume next week.

[MusicMan]

Many years ago, I built a snare rack out of PVC pipes.

PS - I'll be away for the rest of the week, so expect regular posts to resume next week.

I think storing them in the original boxes is a great idea (as long as you put some paper or silicon in with them because the cardboard can get damp).

I have about 30 snare drums and I started storing them in the Protection Racket AAA Rigid snare cases last year. They also stack well and are waterproof. However, at about $80 a piece, it is the expensive way to go.

MM

[ADman2B]

Pearl 14x5 Masterworks Snare Drum in Natural Maple

Pearl 14x5 Masterworks Snare Drum in Natural Maple



I got this drum on eBay in 2018. It was built in 2004. It has TB50 tube lugs, SR015 throw-off, and MasterCast hoops. The shell is 10-Ply (12.5mm) maple. There are some lacquer cracks that go all the way around the drum. While that's a little disappointing, it allowed me to get a really nice deal on a great drum.

[ADman2B]

Pearl MPS1465S/C492 14x6.5 Limited Edition Artisan II Snare Drum with Rosewood Coveri

Pearl MPS1465S/C492 14x6.5 Limited Edition Artisan II Snare Drum with Rosewood Covering



This was released as the December 2011 Snare Club drum. There were several similar drums released from 2010-2012 with different Artisan II coverings.

This drum is a 2-Ply Maple, 4-Ply Poplar (7.5mm total) shell. It has CL-65 lugs, SR-017 throw-off, and RIM1408 hoops.

[ADman2B]

Pearl CS1450 14x5 Chad Smith Signature Snare Drum

Pearl CS1450 14x5 Chad Smith Signature Snare Drum



This drum was available from 1996-2016. It has a Steel shell with Black Nickel finish. The hardware includes Superhoops, SR015 throw-off, and 10 CL55 lugs.

[ADman2B]

Pearl STA1465MM321 14x5 Sensitone Premium Maple Snare Drum in Satin Maple Finish

Pearl STA1465MM321 14x5 Sensitone Premium Maple Snare Drum in Satin Maple Finish



This drum was released in 2014. I also have the 6.5" version. The shell is 6-ply maple (5.4mm). It has Superhoops, ARL55 Arch Tube Lugs, and the SR150 Click-Lock throw-off.

[MusicMan]

Pearl STA1465MM321 14x5 Sensitone Premium Maple Snare Drum in Satin Maple Finish

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This drum was released in 2014. I also have the 6.5" version. The shell is 6-ply maple (5.4mm). It has Superhoops, ARL55 Arch Tube Lugs, and the SR150 Click-Lock throw-off.

Those are nice. I like the matte finish better on these than the glossy lacquer finish.

These can be purchased pretty cheap, so I often buy them just to get the ARL and SRL hardware for other snare builds.

[ADman2B]

Those are nice. I like the matte finish better on these than the glossy lacquer finish.

These can be purchased pretty cheap, so I often buy them just to get the ARL and SRL hardware for other snare builds.

For my collection, it is important to me that all of the hardware is as it would have been from the factory, but I really like some of your modded drums. The firecrackers with ARL lugs were really cool looking.

[MusicMan]

For my collection, it is important to me that all of the hardware is as it would have been from the factory, but I really like some of your modded drums. The firecrackers with ARL lugs were really cool looking.

Thanks.

Sometimes I update the hardware to match the Masterworks upgrades.

However, I do a lot of custom "Pearl" snares using the ARL hardware as well. I like how the ARL lugs look on metal shells. The SR-150 strainer is my favorite for all snare drums.

MM

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Ludwig LW0814JR 14x8 Jim Riley Signature Snare Drum

Ludwig LW0814JR 14x8 Jim Riley Signature Snare Drum



This drum was available from 2010-2012. It is one of 3 Ludwig signature snares that were spin-offs of the Black Magic series. It has a 1.5mm stainless steel shell, black-nickel Die-cast hoops and tube lugs, as well as laser-etched engraving.

[MusicMan]

Ludwig LW0814JR 14x8 Jim Riley Signature Snare Drum

This drum was available from 2010-2012. It is one of 3 Ludwig signature snares that were spin-offs of the Black Magic series. It has a 1.5mm stainless steel shell, black-nickel Die-cast hoops and tube lugs, as well as laser-etched engraving.

Wow! Never saw that one before.

Too "busy" for my style, but definitely unique.

[TMdrums]

Wow, a lot going on with that SD! Very cool!

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Ludwig LS403TD0L 14x6.5 Classic Maple in Cherry Stain with 100th Anniversary Badge



This drum is from 2009 during the year of Ludwig's 100th anniversary. It is a 7-Ply (6mm) Classic Maple shell. It has brass hardware including die-cast hoops, tube lugs, and the P86 Millennium throw-off.