The Black Swamp Drumhead Dampener is made of genuine suede leather. The dampener can be added as needed for a dryer snare sound or removed for more resonance. The attached cord ties to the drum to help to keep the dampener in easy reach.

The Black Swamp 5" x 14" Concert Maple Snare Drum is fully ready to sound beautiful in the concert hall, and the price is very affordable. Ten plies of maple are machined on the 5-axis CNC machining center, and are given concert bearing edges and a snare bed. The sturdy, die-cast strainer is solid, stylish and contains no plastic parts. 2.3 mm Triple Flanged counter hoops and die cast lugs complete the package, along with an Evans G1 batter head. Each drum is thoroughly checked, tuned, and tested by a professional percussionist before leaving the Black Swamp factory in Michigan. Black Swamp Wrap-Around Cable Snares are also included with the drum.

The Black Swamp 6.5" x 14" Concert Maple Snare Drum is fully ready to sound beautiful in the concert hall, and the price is very affordable. Ten plies of maple are machined on the 5-axis CNC machining center, and are given concert bearing edges and a snare bed. The sturdy, die-cast strainer is solid, stylish and contains no plastic parts. 2.3 mm Triple Flanged counter hoops and die cast lugs complete the package, along with an Evans G1 batter head. Each drum is thoroughly checked, tuned, and tested by a professional percussionist before leaving the Black Swamp factory in Michigan. Black Swamp Wrap-Around Cable Snares are also included with the drum.

Black Swamp Multisonic concert snare drums are given their namesake from the highly-advanced Multisonic throw-off. Five different types of snare wires can be used in any possible combination, providing you with so many sonic options you won't know what to do with them. Each snare type has a specific character:

• Gold Coated Cable - The closest to traditional gut snares, these wires are thick and respond best at high volume levels with a dry, throaty tone. Great for aggressive playing (Shostakovich comes to mind).
• Blue Coated Cable - the little brother of Gold Coated, these cables are a little thinner to better respond at medium volume levels with a dry articulate tone. These cables are perfect as a go-to choice for middle-of-the-road playing.
• Stainless Steel Cable - These cables work best at soft to medium volume levels, and their wet overall character makes them well suited for rolls.
• Wire Wound Cable - the thin cables on this snare create a crisp, extremely articulate tone that works best at quiet volume levels. These are the snares you need to perfectly execute those pianissimo four-stroke ruffs.
• Curly Wire - typically known as Snappy Snares, these curled wires provide a little bite to the overall sound of the drum at softer volume levels, giving you a fifth sound option.

The Multisonic throw-off allows you to mix and match within a matter of seconds - change timbres several times throughout the same piece!

The 5" titanium shell gives this drum a sound that blends the qualities of metal and wooden shells; it has the resonance and projection power of many metal snare drums, but with a surprising amount of warmth. Die-cast hoops give you a greater amount of control over tuning, and also hold tension better than triple-flanged hoops.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

This Black Swamp 5" x 14" Multisonic Solid Shell Snare Drum is a super-high quality instrument, and is one of the nicest drums available on the market today. The specialized hardware is too intricate to list in paragraph form, so detailed information about parts can be found below.

• Custom tube lugs - Solid brass, rattle-free construction that resonates with the shell. The lugs are custom made to exacting standards so the tension rods align perfectly in line with the hoop and lug.
• Interior Finish - both sides of the shell, inner and outer, are finished to minimize any changes in moisture that might occur from the environment.
• Solid Shell - Each shell is steam bent from a single hand-picked wood plank, then the inside and outside surfaces are lathed for a perfectly round drum shell. Reinforcement rings are used to ensure the drum will remain round, and have a 45 degree bevel on both the inner and outer portions, enhancing the resonance of the internal chamber.
• Multisonic Snare Strainer - this flagship innovation allows you to choose different combinations of snare cable or wire to completely change the timbre of the drum. Simply, quietly, and instantly switch from an aggressive roar to a delicate whisper, without tools of any kind. The Multisonic is cleverly designed to fit five independently activated and tensioned snare systems within a standard snare gate. While the active snare systems are engaged against the snare head, the inactive systems remain at rest and completely out of contact with the head, and do not make any extraneous noise. The strainer is not mounted flat against the shell, but is suspended away from the shell for increased shell resonance. The butt side has a Master Tuning Knob which enables you to instantly change the tension of all snare units together. Snare types include: Gold Cable, Blue Cable, Stainless Wire, Wire Wound, and Curly Wire.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp 5" x 14" Multisonic Brass Shell Snare Drum with Die-Cast Hoops
The Multisonic™ Snare Drum allows you to choose different combinations of snare cable or wire to completely change the timbre of the drum. Simply, quietly, and instantly switch from an aggressive roar to a delicate whisper, without tools of any kind.


* Snare drums must have the proper amount of cable or wire engaged against the bottom head to produce a full sound; whether that be a bright, light sound, or a dark, coarse sound. You can only achieve this by adding and subtracting different snare systems.
* The Multisonic is cleverly designed to fit five independently activated and tensioned snare systems within a standard snare gate. While the active snare systems are engaged against the snare head, the inactive systems remain at rest and completely out of contact with the head, and do not make any extraneous noise. All the snare combinations you'll ever need are instantly at your fingertips.
* The strainer is not mounted flat against the shell, but is suspended away from the shell for increased shell resonance.
* The butt side has a Master Tuning Knob which enables you to instantly change the tension of all snare units together.

Click here for tips on Tuning your Snare Drum

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp 5" x 14" Multisonic Solid Cocobolo Shell Snare Drum with Die-Cast Hoops
Solid Shell Snare Drum (S3 Drum)
* Multisonic or SoundArt Precision Glide Strainer
* Custom Tube Lugs - Solid brass, rattle-free construction that resonates with the shell. The lugs are custom made to the exacting standards so the tension rods align perfectly in line with the hoop and lug.
* Precision cut bearing edges and concert snare bed, hand sanded and sealed. The gloss finishes are the finest you will find anywhere, and they go the extra step to seal and finish the inside of the shell to minimize moisture gain and loss.
* Die-Cast Hoops.
* Each shell is steam bent from hand-picked wood planks, then the inside and outside surfaces are lathed for a perfectly round drum shell. Reinforcement rings are used to ensure the drum will remain round, and have a 45 degree bevel on both the inner and outer portions, enhancing the resonance of the internal chamber.

The Multisonic™ Snare Drum allows you to choose different combinations of snare cable or wire to completely change the timbre of the drum. Simply, quietly, and instantly switch from an aggressive roar to a delicate whisper, without tools of any kind.


* Snare drums must have the proper amount of cable or wire engaged against the bottom head to produce a full sound; whether that be a bright, light sound, or a dark, coarse sound. You can only achieve this by adding and subtracting different snare systems.
* The Multisonic is cleverly designed to fit five independently activated and tensioned snare systems within a standard snare gate. While the active snare systems are engaged against the snare head, the inactive systems remain at rest and completely out of contact with the head, and do not make any extraneous noise. All the snare combinations you'll ever need are instantly at your fingertips.
* The strainer is not mounted flat against the shell, but is suspended away from the shell for increased shell resonance.
* The butt side has a Master Tuning Knob which enables you to instantly change the tension of all snare units together.

Click here for tips on Tuning your Snare Drum

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp Multisonic concert snare drums are given their namesake from the highly-advanced Multisonic throw-off. Five different types of snare wires can be used in any possible combination, providing you with so many sonic options you won't know what to do with them. Each snare type has a specific character:

• Gold Coated Cable - The closest to traditional gut snares, these wires are thick and respond best at high volume levels with a dry, throaty tone. Great for aggressive playing (Shostakovich comes to mind).
• Blue Coated Cable - the little brother of Gold Coated, these cables are a little thinner to better respond at medium volume levels with a dry articulate tone. These cables are perfect as a go-to choice for middle-of-the-road playing.
• Stainless Steel Cable - These cables work best at soft to medium volume levels, and their wet overall character makes them well suited for rolls.
• Wire Wound Cable - the thin cables on this snare create a crisp, extremely articulate tone that works best at quiet volume levels. These are the snares you need to perfectly execute those pianissimo four-stroke ruffs.
• Curly Wire - typically known as Snappy Snares, these curled wires provide a little bite to the overall sound of the drum at softer volume levels, giving you a fifth sound option.

The Multisonic throw-off allows you to mix and match within a matter of seconds - change timbres several times throughout the same piece!

The 5" carbon fiber shell gives the drum a warmth similar to maple, with the additional benefit of increased articulation. Die-cast hoops give you a greater amount of control over tuning, and also hold tension better than triple-flanged hoops.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp 5" x 14" Multisonic Solid Claro Walnut Shell Snare Drum with Die-Cast Hoops
Solid Shell Snare Drum (S3 Drum)
* Multisonic or SoundArt Precision Glide Strainer
* Custom Tube Lugs - Solid brass, rattle-free construction that resonates with the shell. The lugs are custom made to the exacting standards so the tension rods align perfectly in line with the hoop and lug.
* Precision cut bearing edges and concert snare bed, hand sanded and sealed. The gloss finishes are the finest you will find anywhere, and they go the extra step to seal and finish the inside of the shell to minimize moisture gain and loss.
* Die-Cast Hoops.
* Each shell is steam bent from hand-picked wood planks, then the inside and outside surfaces are lathed for a perfectly round drum shell. Reinforcement rings are used to ensure the drum will remain round, and have a 45 degree bevel on both the inner and outer portions, enhancing the resonance of the internal chamber.

The Multisonic™ Snare Drum allows you to choose different combinations of snare cable or wire to completely change the timbre of the drum. Simply, quietly, and instantly switch from an aggressive roar to a delicate whisper, without tools of any kind.


* Snare drums must have the proper amount of cable or wire engaged against the bottom head to produce a full sound; whether that be a bright, light sound, or a dark, coarse sound. You can only achieve this by adding and subtracting different snare systems.
* The Multisonic is cleverly designed to fit five independently activated and tensioned snare systems within a standard snare gate. While the active snare systems are engaged against the snare head, the inactive systems remain at rest and completely out of contact with the head, and do not make any extraneous noise. All the snare combinations you'll ever need are instantly at your fingertips.
* The strainer is not mounted flat against the shell, but is suspended away from the shell for increased shell resonance.
* The butt side has a Master Tuning Knob which enables you to instantly change the tension of all snare units together.

Click here for tips on Tuning your Snare Drum

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp Multisonic concert snare drums are given their namesake from the highly-advanced Multisonic throw-off. Five different types of snare wires can be used in any possible combination, providing you with so many sonic options you won't know what to do with them. Each snare type has a specific character:

• Gold Coated Cable - The closest to traditional gut snares, these wires are thick and respond best at high volume levels with a dry, throaty tone. Great for aggressive playing (Shostakovich comes to mind).
• Blue Coated Cable - the little brother of Gold Coated, these cables are a little thinner to better respond at medium volume levels with a dry articulate tone. These cables are perfect as a go-to choice for middle-of-the-road playing.
• Stainless Steel Cable - These cables work best at soft to medium volume levels, and their wet overall character makes them well suited for rolls.
• Wire Wound Cable - the thin cables on this snare create a crisp, extremely articulate tone that works best at quiet volume levels. These are the snares you need to perfectly execute those pianissimo four-stroke ruffs.
• Curly Wire - typically known as Snappy Snares, these curled wires provide a little bite to the overall sound of the drum at softer volume levels, giving you a fifth sound option.

The Multisonic throw-off allows you to mix and match within a matter of seconds - change timbres several times throughout the same piece!

The 5" 10-ply maple shell is an industry standard material, giving the drum a warm, thick sound that works well for every musical situation. Die-cast hoops give you a greater amount of control over tuning, and also hold tension better than triple-flanged hoops. Black Swamp also offers their maple shells in several different finishes: Natural, Concert Black, Cherry Rosewood, or Walnut.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp 5" x 14" Multisonic Solid Rosewood Shell Snare Drum with Die-Cast Hoops
Solid Shell Snare Drum (S3 Drum)
* Multisonic or SoundArt Precision Glide Strainer
* Custom Tube Lugs - Solid brass, rattle-free construction that resonates with the shell. The lugs are custom made to the exacting standards so the tension rods align perfectly in line with the hoop and lug.
* Precision cut bearing edges and concert snare bed, hand sanded and sealed. The gloss finishes are the finest you will find anywhere, and they go the extra step to seal and finish the inside of the shell to minimize moisture gain and loss.
* Die-Cast Hoops.
* Each shell is steam bent from hand-picked wood planks, then the inside and outside surfaces are lathed for a perfectly round drum shell. Reinforcement rings are used to ensure the drum will remain round, and have a 45 degree bevel on both the inner and outer portions, enhancing the resonance of the internal chamber.

The Multisonic™ Snare Drum allows you to choose different combinations of snare cable or wire to completely change the timbre of the drum. Simply, quietly, and instantly switch from an aggressive roar to a delicate whisper, without tools of any kind.


* Snare drums must have the proper amount of cable or wire engaged against the bottom head to produce a full sound; whether that be a bright, light sound, or a dark, coarse sound. You can only achieve this by adding and subtracting different snare systems.
* The Multisonic is cleverly designed to fit five independently activated and tensioned snare systems within a standard snare gate. While the active snare systems are engaged against the snare head, the inactive systems remain at rest and completely out of contact with the head, and do not make any extraneous noise. All the snare combinations you'll ever need are instantly at your fingertips.
* The strainer is not mounted flat against the shell, but is suspended away from the shell for increased shell resonance.
* The butt side has a Master Tuning Knob which enables you to instantly change the tension of all snare units together.

Click here for tips on Tuning your Snare Drum

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp Multisonic concert snare drums are given their namesake from the highly-advanced Multisonic throw-off. Five different types of snare wires can be used in any possible combination, providing you with so many sonic options you won't know what to do with them. Each snare type has a specific character:

• Gold Coated Cable - The closest to traditional gut snares, these wires are thick and respond best at high volume levels with a dry, throaty tone. Great for aggressive playing (Shostakovich comes to mind).
• Blue Coated Cable - the little brother of Gold Coated, these cables are a little thinner to better respond at medium volume levels with a dry articulate tone. These cables are perfect as a go-to choice for middle-of-the-road playing.
• Stainless Steel Cable - These cables work best at soft to medium volume levels, and their wet overall character makes them well suited for rolls.
• Wire Wound Cable - the thin cables on this snare create a crisp, extremely articulate tone that works best at quiet volume levels. These are the snares you need to perfectly execute those pianissimo four-stroke ruffs.
• Curly Wire - typically known as Snappy Snares, these curled wires provide a little bite to the overall sound of the drum at softer volume levels, giving you a fifth sound option.

The Multisonic throw-off allows you to mix and match within a matter of seconds - change timbres several times throughout the same piece!

The 1/8"-thick brass shell on this drum is meant for one thing: volume. You'll easily be able to overpower any ensemble, and the sound never becomes obnoxiously bright. Die-cast hoops give you a greater amount of control over tuning, and also hold tension better than triple-flanged hoops.

Enjoy those moments where the brass players look back at you in disdain - they're jealous about how loudly you can play.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp 5" x 14" Multisonic Solid Zebrawood Shell Snare Drum with Die-Cast Hoops
Solid Shell Snare Drum (S3 Drum)
* Multisonic or SoundArt Precision Glide Strainer
* Custom Tube Lugs - Solid brass, rattle-free construction that resonates with the shell. The lugs are custom made to the exacting standards so the tension rods align perfectly in line with the hoop and lug.
* Precision cut bearing edges and concert snare bed, hand sanded and sealed. The gloss finishes are the finest you will find anywhere, and they go the extra step to seal and finish the inside of the shell to minimize moisture gain and loss.
* Die-Cast Hoops.
* Each shell is steam bent from hand-picked wood planks, then the inside and outside surfaces are lathed for a perfectly round drum shell. Reinforcement rings are used to ensure the drum will remain round, and have a 45 degree bevel on both the inner and outer portions, enhancing the resonance of the internal chamber.

The Multisonic™ Snare Drum allows you to choose different combinations of snare cable or wire to completely change the timbre of the drum. Simply, quietly, and instantly switch from an aggressive roar to a delicate whisper, without tools of any kind.


* Snare drums must have the proper amount of cable or wire engaged against the bottom head to produce a full sound; whether that be a bright, light sound, or a dark, coarse sound. You can only achieve this by adding and subtracting different snare systems.
* The Multisonic is cleverly designed to fit five independently activated and tensioned snare systems within a standard snare gate. While the active snare systems are engaged against the snare head, the inactive systems remain at rest and completely out of contact with the head, and do not make any extraneous noise. All the snare combinations you'll ever need are instantly at your fingertips.
* The strainer is not mounted flat against the shell, but is suspended away from the shell for increased shell resonance.
* The butt side has a Master Tuning Knob which enables you to instantly change the tension of all snare units together.

Click here for tips on Tuning your Snare Drum

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp Multisonic concert snare drums are given their namesake from the highly-advanced Multisonic throw-off. Five different types of snare wires can be used in any possible combination, providing you with so many sonic options you won't know what to do with them. Each snare type has a specific character:

• Gold Coated Cable - The closest to traditional gut snares, these wires are thick and respond best at high volume levels with a dry, throaty tone. Great for aggressive playing (Shostakovich comes to mind).
• Blue Coated Cable - the little brother of Gold Coated, these cables are a little thinner to better respond at medium volume levels with a dry articulate tone. These cables are perfect as a go-to choice for middle-of-the-road playing.
• Stainless Steel Cable - These cables work best at soft to medium volume levels, and their wet overall character makes them well suited for rolls.
• Wire Wound Cable - the thin cables on this snare create a crisp, extremely articulate tone that works best at quiet volume levels. These are the snares you need to perfectly execute those pianissimo four-stroke ruffs.
• Curly Wire - typically known as Snappy Snares, these curled wires provide a little bite to the overall sound of the drum at softer volume levels, giving you a fifth sound option.

The Multisonic throw-off allows you to mix and match within a matter of seconds - change timbres several times throughout the same piece!

Black Swamp has partnered with the Craviotto Drum Company to give you a 5.5" snare drum with a solid maple shell, complete with a beautiful diamond inlay that will certainly catch the ears and eyes of other musicians. Die-cast hoops give you a greater amount of control over tuning, and also hold tension better than triple-flanged hoops.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp Titanium Elite snare drums offer a distinct voice of projection and body with a warmth not typically found in a metal shell drum.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

This Black Swamp 6.5" x 14" Multisonic Solid Shell Snare Drum is a super-high quality instrument, and is one of the nicest drums available on the market today. The specialized hardware is too intricate to list in paragraph form, so detailed information about parts can be found below.

• Custom tube lugs - Solid brass, rattle-free construction that resonates with the shell. The lugs are custom made to exacting standards so the tension rods align perfectly in line with the hoop and lug.
• Interior Finish - both sides of the shell, inner and outer, are finished to minimize any changes in moisture that might occur from the environment.
• Solid Shell - Each shell is steam bent from a single hand-picked wood plank, then the inside and outside surfaces are lathed for a perfectly round drum shell. Reinforcement rings are used to ensure the drum will remain round, and have a 45 degree bevel on both the inner and outer portions, enhancing the resonance of the internal chamber.
• Multisonic Snare Strainer - this flagship innovation allows you to choose different combinations of snare cable or wire to completely change the timbre of the drum. Simply, quietly, and instantly switch from an aggressive roar to a delicate whisper, without tools of any kind. The Multisonic is cleverly designed to fit five independently activated and tensioned snare systems within a standard snare gate. While the active snare systems are engaged against the snare head, the inactive systems remain at rest and completely out of contact with the head, and do not make any extraneous noise. The strainer is not mounted flat against the shell, but is suspended away from the shell for increased shell resonance. The butt side has a Master Tuning Knob which enables you to instantly change the tension of all snare units together. Snare types include: Gold Cable, Blue Cable, Stainless Wire, Wire Wound, and Curly Wire.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp 6.5" x 14" Multisonic Brass Shell Snare Drum with Die-Cast Hoops
The Multisonic™ Snare Drum allows you to choose different combinations of snare cable or wire to completely change the timbre of the drum. Simply, quietly, and instantly switch from an aggressive roar to a delicate whisper, without tools of any kind.


* Snare drums must have the proper amount of cable or wire engaged against the bottom head to produce a full sound; whether that be a bright, light sound, or a dark, coarse sound. You can only achieve this by adding and subtracting different snare systems.
* The Multisonic is cleverly designed to fit five independently activated and tensioned snare systems within a standard snare gate. While the active snare systems are engaged against the snare head, the inactive systems remain at rest and completely out of contact with the head, and do not make any extraneous noise. All the snare combinations you'll ever need are instantly at your fingertips.
* The strainer is not mounted flat against the shell, but is suspended away from the shell for increased shell resonance.
* The butt side has a Master Tuning Knob which enables you to instantly change the tension of all snare units together.

Click here for tips on Tuning your Snare Drum

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp 6.5" x 14" Multisonic Solid Cocobolo Shell Snare Drum with Die-Cast Hoops
Solid Shell Snare Drum (S3 Drum)
* Multisonic or SoundArt Precision Glide Strainer
* Custom Tube Lugs - Solid brass, rattle-free construction that resonates with the shell. The lugs are custom made to the exacting standards so the tension rods align perfectly in line with the hoop and lug.
* Precision cut bearing edges and concert snare bed, hand sanded and sealed. The gloss finishes are the finest you will find anywhere, and they go the extra step to seal and finish the inside of the shell to minimize moisture gain and loss.
* Die-Cast Hoops.
* Each shell is steam bent from hand-picked wood planks, then the inside and outside surfaces are lathed for a perfectly round drum shell. Reinforcement rings are used to ensure the drum will remain round, and have a 45 degree bevel on both the inner and outer portions, enhancing the resonance of the internal chamber.

The Multisonic™ Snare Drum allows you to choose different combinations of snare cable or wire to completely change the timbre of the drum. Simply, quietly, and instantly switch from an aggressive roar to a delicate whisper, without tools of any kind.


* Snare drums must have the proper amount of cable or wire engaged against the bottom head to produce a full sound; whether that be a bright, light sound, or a dark, coarse sound. You can only achieve this by adding and subtracting different snare systems.
* The Multisonic is cleverly designed to fit five independently activated and tensioned snare systems within a standard snare gate. While the active snare systems are engaged against the snare head, the inactive systems remain at rest and completely out of contact with the head, and do not make any extraneous noise. All the snare combinations you'll ever need are instantly at your fingertips.
* The strainer is not mounted flat against the shell, but is suspended away from the shell for increased shell resonance.
* The butt side has a Master Tuning Knob which enables you to instantly change the tension of all snare units together.

Click here for tips on Tuning your Snare Drum

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp Carbon Fiber snare drums offer a unique texture, fusing the warmth of maple with a crisp and articulate tone.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp Multisonic concert snare drums are given their namesake from the highly-advanced Multisonic throw-off. Five different types of snare wires can be used in any possible combination, providing you with so many sonic options you won't know what to do with them. Each snare type has a specific character:

• Gold Coated Cable - The closest to traditional gut snares, these wires are thick and respond best at high volume levels with a dry, throaty tone. Great for aggressive playing (Shostakovich comes to mind).
• Blue Coated Cable - the little brother of Gold Coated, these cables are a little thinner to better respond at medium volume levels with a dry articulate tone. These cables are perfect as a go-to choice for middle-of-the-road playing.
• Stainless Steel Cable - These cables work best at soft to medium volume levels, and their wet overall character makes them well suited for rolls.
• Wire Wound Cable - the thin cables on this snare create a crisp, extremely articulate tone that works best at quiet volume levels. These are the snares you need to perfectly execute those pianissimo four-stroke ruffs.
• Curly Wire - typically known as Snappy Snares, these curled wires provide a little bite to the overall sound of the drum at softer volume levels, giving you a fifth sound option.

The Multisonic throw-off allows you to mix and match within a matter of seconds - change timbres several times throughout the same piece!

Black Swamp has partnered with the Craviotto Drum Company to give you a 6.5" snare drum with a solid maple shell, complete with a beautiful diamond inlay that will certainly catch the ears and eyes of other musicians. Die-cast hoops give you a greater amount of control over tuning, and also hold tension better than triple-flanged hoops.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp 6.5" x 14" Multisonic Solid Claro Walnut Shell Snare Drum with Die-Cast Hoops
Solid Shell Snare Drum (S3 Drum)
* Multisonic or SoundArt Precision Glide Strainer
* Custom Tube Lugs - Solid brass, rattle-free construction that resonates with the shell. The lugs are custom made to the exacting standards so the tension rods align perfectly in line with the hoop and lug.
* Precision cut bearing edges and concert snare bed, hand sanded and sealed. The gloss finishes are the finest you will find anywhere, and they go the extra step to seal and finish the inside of the shell to minimize moisture gain and loss.
* Die-Cast Hoops.
* Each shell is steam bent from hand-picked wood planks, then the inside and outside surfaces are lathed for a perfectly round drum shell. Reinforcement rings are used to ensure the drum will remain round, and have a 45 degree bevel on both the inner and outer portions, enhancing the resonance of the internal chamber.

The Multisonic™ Snare Drum allows you to choose different combinations of snare cable or wire to completely change the timbre of the drum. Simply, quietly, and instantly switch from an aggressive roar to a delicate whisper, without tools of any kind.


* Snare drums must have the proper amount of cable or wire engaged against the bottom head to produce a full sound; whether that be a bright, light sound, or a dark, coarse sound. You can only achieve this by adding and subtracting different snare systems.
* The Multisonic is cleverly designed to fit five independently activated and tensioned snare systems within a standard snare gate. While the active snare systems are engaged against the snare head, the inactive systems remain at rest and completely out of contact with the head, and do not make any extraneous noise. All the snare combinations you'll ever need are instantly at your fingertips.
* The strainer is not mounted flat against the shell, but is suspended away from the shell for increased shell resonance.
* The butt side has a Master Tuning Knob which enables you to instantly change the tension of all snare units together.

Click here for tips on Tuning your Snare Drum

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp Multisonic concert snare drums are given their namesake from the highly-advanced Multisonic throw-off. Five different types of snare wires can be used in any possible combination, providing you with so many sonic options you won't know what to do with them. Each snare type has a specific character:

• Gold Coated Cable - The closest to traditional gut snares, these wires are thick and respond best at high volume levels with a dry, throaty tone. Great for aggressive playing (Shostakovich comes to mind).
• Blue Coated Cable - the little brother of Gold Coated, these cables are a little thinner to better respond at medium volume levels with a dry articulate tone. These cables are perfect as a go-to choice for middle-of-the-road playing.
• Stainless Steel Cable - These cables work best at soft to medium volume levels, and their wet overall character makes them well suited for rolls.
• Wire Wound Cable - the thin cables on this snare create a crisp, extremely articulate tone that works best at quiet volume levels. These are the snares you need to perfectly execute those pianissimo four-stroke ruffs.
• Curly Wire - typically known as Snappy Snares, these curled wires provide a little bite to the overall sound of the drum at softer volume levels, giving you a fifth sound option.

The Multisonic throw-off allows you to mix and match within a matter of seconds - change timbres several times throughout the same piece!

The 10-ply maple shell is an industry standard material, giving the 6.5" drum a warm, thick sound that works well for every musical situation. Die-cast hoops give you a greater amount of control over tuning, and also hold tension better than triple-flanged hoops. Black Swamp also offers their maple shells in several different finishes: Natural, Concert Black, Cherry Rosewood, or Walnut.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp 6.5" x 14" Multisonic Solid Rosewood Shell Snare Drum with Die-Cast Hoops
Solid Shell Snare Drum (S3 Drum)
* Multisonic or SoundArt Precision Glide Strainer
* Custom Tube Lugs - Solid brass, rattle-free construction that resonates with the shell. The lugs are custom made to the exacting standards so the tension rods align perfectly in line with the hoop and lug.
* Precision cut bearing edges and concert snare bed, hand sanded and sealed. The gloss finishes are the finest you will find anywhere, and they go the extra step to seal and finish the inside of the shell to minimize moisture gain and loss.
* Die-Cast Hoops.
* Each shell is steam bent from hand-picked wood planks, then the inside and outside surfaces are lathed for a perfectly round drum shell. Reinforcement rings are used to ensure the drum will remain round, and have a 45 degree bevel on both the inner and outer portions, enhancing the resonance of the internal chamber.

The Multisonic™ Snare Drum allows you to choose different combinations of snare cable or wire to completely change the timbre of the drum. Simply, quietly, and instantly switch from an aggressive roar to a delicate whisper, without tools of any kind.


* Snare drums must have the proper amount of cable or wire engaged against the bottom head to produce a full sound; whether that be a bright, light sound, or a dark, coarse sound. You can only achieve this by adding and subtracting different snare systems.
* The Multisonic is cleverly designed to fit five independently activated and tensioned snare systems within a standard snare gate. While the active snare systems are engaged against the snare head, the inactive systems remain at rest and completely out of contact with the head, and do not make any extraneous noise. All the snare combinations you'll ever need are instantly at your fingertips.
* The strainer is not mounted flat against the shell, but is suspended away from the shell for increased shell resonance.
* The butt side has a Master Tuning Knob which enables you to instantly change the tension of all snare units together.

Click here for tips on Tuning your Snare Drum

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp Multisonic concert snare drums are given their namesake from the highly-advanced Multisonic throw-off. Five different types of snare wires can be used in any possible combination, providing you with so many sonic options you won't know what to do with them. Each snare type has a specific character:

• Gold Coated Cable - The closest to traditional gut snares, these wires are thick and respond best at high volume levels with a dry, throaty tone. Great for aggressive playing (Shostakovich comes to mind).
• Blue Coated Cable - the little brother of Gold Coated, these cables are a little thinner to better respond at medium volume levels with a dry articulate tone. These cables are perfect as a go-to choice for middle-of-the-road playing.
• Stainless Steel Cable - These cables work best at soft to medium volume levels, and their wet overall character makes them well suited for rolls.
• Wire Wound Cable - the thin cables on this snare create a crisp, extremely articulate tone that works best at quiet volume levels. These are the snares you need to perfectly execute those pianissimo four-stroke ruffs.
• Curly Wire - typically known as Snappy Snares, these curled wires provide a little bite to the overall sound of the drum at softer volume levels, giving you a fifth sound option.

The Multisonic throw-off allows you to mix and match within a matter of seconds - change timbres several times throughout the same piece!

The 1/8"-thick, 6.5" tall brass shell on this drum is meant for one thing: volume. You'll easily be able to overpower any ensemble, and the sound never becomes obnoxiously bright. Die-cast hoops give you a greater amount of control over tuning, and also hold tension better than triple-flanged hoops.

Enjoy those moments where the brass players look back at you in disdain - they're jealous about how loudly you can play.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp Titanium Elite snare drums offer a distinct voice of projection and body with a warmth not typically found in a metal shell drum.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp 6.5" x 14" Multisonic Solid Zebrawood Shell Snare Drum with Die-Cast Hoops
Solid Shell Snare Drum (S3 Drum)
* Multisonic or SoundArt Precision Glide Strainer
* Custom Tube Lugs - Solid brass, rattle-free construction that resonates with the shell. The lugs are custom made to the exacting standards so the tension rods align perfectly in line with the hoop and lug.
* Precision cut bearing edges and concert snare bed, hand sanded and sealed. The gloss finishes are the finest you will find anywhere, and they go the extra step to seal and finish the inside of the shell to minimize moisture gain and loss.
* Die-Cast Hoops.
* Each shell is steam bent from hand-picked wood planks, then the inside and outside surfaces are lathed for a perfectly round drum shell. Reinforcement rings are used to ensure the drum will remain round, and have a 45 degree bevel on both the inner and outer portions, enhancing the resonance of the internal chamber.

The Multisonic™ Snare Drum allows you to choose different combinations of snare cable or wire to completely change the timbre of the drum. Simply, quietly, and instantly switch from an aggressive roar to a delicate whisper, without tools of any kind.


* Snare drums must have the proper amount of cable or wire engaged against the bottom head to produce a full sound; whether that be a bright, light sound, or a dark, coarse sound. You can only achieve this by adding and subtracting different snare systems.
* The Multisonic is cleverly designed to fit five independently activated and tensioned snare systems within a standard snare gate. While the active snare systems are engaged against the snare head, the inactive systems remain at rest and completely out of contact with the head, and do not make any extraneous noise. All the snare combinations you'll ever need are instantly at your fingertips.
* The strainer is not mounted flat against the shell, but is suspended away from the shell for increased shell resonance.
* The butt side has a Master Tuning Knob which enables you to instantly change the tension of all snare units together.

Click here for tips on Tuning your Snare Drum

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

Black Swamp Multisonic concert snare drums are given their namesake from the highly-advanced Multisonic throw-off. Five different types of snare wires can be used in any possible combination, providing you with so many sonic options you won't know what to do with them. Each snare type has a specific character:

• Gold Coated Cable - The closest to traditional gut snares, these wires are thick and respond best at high volume levels with a dry, throaty tone. Great for aggressive playing (Shostakovich comes to mind).
• Blue Coated Cable - the little brother of Gold Coated, these cables are a little thinner to better respond at medium volume levels with a dry articulate tone. These cables are perfect as a go-to choice for middle-of-the-road playing.
• Stainless Steel Cable - These cables work best at soft to medium volume levels, and their wet overall character makes them well suited for rolls.
• Wire Wound Cable - the thin cables on this snare create a crisp, extremely articulate tone that works best at quiet volume levels. These are the snares you need to perfectly execute those pianissimo four-stroke ruffs.
• Curly Wire - typically known as Snappy Snares, these curled wires provide a little bite to the overall sound of the drum at softer volume levels, giving you a fifth sound option.

The Multisonic throw-off allows you to mix and match within a matter of seconds - change timbres several times throughout the same piece!

The 7" titanium shell gives this drum a sound that blends the qualities of metal and wooden shells; it has the resonance and projection power of many metal snare drums, but with a surprising amount of warmth. 2.3mm Triple-Flanged hoops are easier to tune than die-cast, and can withstand more abuse from stick clicks and rim shots.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

The Black Swamp Pro10 line of snare drums are designed primarily for high school and college programs that want a drum that sounds great without using the entire budget on one instrument. This series includes the following functional yet economical features:

• 6-ply maple shell
• 2.3mm triple-flanged hoops
• Progressive Tension Snare Strainer: tension can be adjusted more heavily toward the thicker-gauge snares, giving you more range of timbres and colors. Get more response at low volumes and a full tone at loud volumes.
• Custom Snares: Gold (gut-like for loud volumes), Blue (dry for medium volumes), and Stainless Steel (bright and wet for soft volumes) snares are all a part of this single snare unit. Tension can be adjusted to taste.
• The mahogany finish and arch lugs give this drum a classy, professional look.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

The superb quality of sound and clear functionality makes the Pro10 Studio a logical selection for high school or college percussion departments.

A stylish strainer design with custom snare system, as well as 2.3mm hoops and boisterous 15-ply maple shell.

Lugs and Finish The custom Mahogany Finish is only available on the Pro10 Studio. The custom arch base lugs are a modern twist on the classic tube lug.

Progressive Tension The modern strainer design masters the concept of truly progressive tension, with a snare system increasing control over response and sensitivity.

Custom Snares A single snare unit comprised of gold, blue and stainless cable can be adjusted to varying degrees of tension. The tension lever can then be locked in place to preserve the desired setting.

Shells and Hoops The 15 ply maple shell and 2.3mm hoops combine to produce a broad, commanding sound without being overbearing.

Black Swamp includes a thickly padded soft case that will fit your drum like a bug in a rug, protecting it from possible dings and scratches. The bag includes carrying handles, a shoulder strap, and a small exterior pocket for metronomes, drum keys, or other small accessories. Speaking of drum keys: they've also thrown in an ergonomic cast drum key that's heavy duty without being cumbersome!

The Black Swamp 10" x 14" Maple Shell Field Drum brings the sound so desired by percussionists and composers when a 'field drum' is called for in the score - assuming the composer knows what they're talking about. That rich, deep field drum timbre can now be achieved without dealing with the inevitable headaches of vintage instruments. Black Swamp field drums have a thin maple shell with reinforcement rings, which help focus the deep fundamental tone and keep the shell from warping. The duo snare strainer includes eight-strand gold and eight-strand blue coated cable snares. Die-cast hoops are thicker and less giving than flanged hoops, giving the drum a brighter tone, particularly during rim shots.