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Griffin Is a US Brand that is Owned & Proudly Operated in Tyler, TX USA
Griffin, is a small owned brand in Tyler, Texas, USA. Since 2011, the Griffin brand, has been specializing in the development, design, and quality improvement of its snare drums, drum accessories, dj speaker and dj light stands, music studio equipment stands and other musical and stage performance accessories. Whether you’re just starting out in search for dj equipment for beginners or a professional looking for music recording equipment, Griffin has a product for you. We put that belief into practice every day by offering dependable products made with high quality, durable materials that will last a lifetime.
We Have Passion! Griffin is 100% operated by Musicians & DJ’s
We feel strongly that a brand that specializes in music gear accessories should also be fully staffed by people who have a passion and love for the product. So, Griffin is fully operated by musicians and DJs. We have complete understanding of all our products from portable stage platforms, audio racks, to adjustable keyboard stands, because we commonly use our own pro-audio gear. As such, we understand you, the fellow musician and are always here to help. Additionally, as a proud, USA brand, Griffin only authorizes sellers which are completely based in the USA.
Productive Wood Drum Shell Manufacturing and Modification
All of our drum shells are manufactured from hand picked quality poplar wood panels. The wood mill cuts and delivers to our factory proper sizes for our shells by a computer-controlled saw. After the gluing, rolling, drying, and sanding process, the drum shells are checked for a level check, and measured for accuracy at a 15% sample rate. Next, the laminate wrap is applied, and holes are drilled into the shell for hardware, and sands down the edges of the shell for snare beds. Next, all hardware, drum heads, and snare wires are assembled to the drum shells. Finally, before packaging and shipping to our warehouse distribution location, our quality control technician visually inspects all the drums, and does a performance sound sample with a 5% sample rate. Once the inspections passes our standards, the finished production ships direct to our loading dock, where our sound technicians perform yet another & final sound sample before being fulfilled.
We Take Sound Serious.
Our instruments and studio equipment are sound sampled by our hired sound technician. We focus on being competitive, all while not sacrificing quality of sound. Since most everyone at our brand has an extensive musical background, we are very rigorous in the sound process of equipment. Additionally, it allows us to act quickly and communicate efficiently with our factories production manager on when we see a need for improvement. Before and after each batch run from the factory, our instruments are sampled to confirm the quality, pitch and sound specs remain consistent from our previous production orders.
Popcorn Snare Drum by Griffin
Also known as firecracker snare drums or soprano snare drums, these 10 inch diameter snare drums feature a higher tone than regular snare drums or piccolo snare drums. Use this black hickory wood finish popcorn snare drum as a secondary snare to add sharp and high-pitched, beefy “cracks” to your fills and accents. Featuring a 100% poplar wood shell for high volume with an exceptionally rich tone, the Griffin popcorn snare drum explodes each time revealing a clear, sensitive and punctuated sound. Griffin’s black hickory finish wood popcorn snare drum features six (6) tuning lugs for a stable, high quality sound. Utilize the snare drum throw-off to tighten, loosen, or mute the snares as you prefer, and we even include a drum key. All Griffin snare drums include a white-coated drum head.
Popcorn Snare Drum by Griffin Features
ADD AN EXTRA SNAP TO YOUR ACOUSTIC DRUM SET
With a brilliant attack, a nice, punchy, warm crack and singing resonance, this 10" x 6" popcorn 10 inch snare drum promises to amaze you with its awesome sound every time you strike it! If you like a snare drum with great sounds all over the head, then look no further. Use it as a main or auxiliary snare and add depth and color to your music! Great for rock bands, acoustic shows, concert, church drummers or school performances as a marching snare drum, it won’t let you down.
SNARE DRUM KIT WITH AN AMAZING SNARE HEAD SOUND ON ALL 6 TUNING LUGS
Due to its extended depth and diameter, this soprano snare drum offers a uniquely rich and warm sound (higher than regular or piccolo snares), while still maintaining the explosive clarity that you’d expect from a snare. Featuring 6 extra durable tuning lugs that won’t break on you, this soprano snare drum promises stable, high quality sound in all tunings.
DELUXE SNARE THROW OFF
Thanks to the quality deluxe throw off, you can easily tighten, loosen or even mute the snare drum snares according to your preference, without worrying about the snare strainer going loose while you’re playing. A must-have drum for beginners and students to professional musicians, this popcorn soprano snare drum comes with complete with a drum key. Snare wire: 10 strand. Hardware finish: Chrome. Gross weight: 4 pounds.
MINI SNARE DRUM WITH AN UNBEATABLE LOOK
Boasting a 3-ply, 100% poplar wood shell with 7.5 mm thickness and a beautiful, glossy black hickory wrap, this popcorn snare drum offers exceptional volume and richness, as well as an amazing style. The white coated head and meticulous attention to detail will make this musical instrument one of your favorites in your percussion kit. Well-built to last for years to come, you can be sure, you won’t ever want to replace this soprano snare with another drum!
Black Hickory Wood Finish Popcorn Snare Drum Specifications
- Size: 10 inches by 6 inches
- Snare wire: 10-Strand
- Hardware finish: Chrome
- Lug count: 6
- Shell Thickness: 7.5 mm poplar wood 3-ply
- Shell Finish: Glossy Black Hickory Wood Wrap
- Drum head top: White coating
- Drum head bottom: Clear
- Gross Weight: 4 Pounds
Brian E. Paulson (Consignment)
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
Great , affordable and fast !
Brian E. Paulson (Consignment)
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
Great , affordable and fast !
mitchbo
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
I added it to my grandkids drum set, but I wouldn’t hesitate to add it to mine also
mitchbo
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
I added it to my grandkids drum set, but I wouldn’t hesitate to add it to mine also
Jay S.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
Love love love this lil drum, firecracker is an apt name because it sounds like one, Fantastic value! I can'ty believe the quality of this snare drum for the low price. Sturdy and solid, all the hardware is solid and the sound is great. Highly recommend and will be purchasing more stuff soon!
Jay S.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
Love love love this lil drum, firecracker is an apt name because it sounds like one, Fantastic value! I can'ty believe the quality of this snare drum for the low price. Sturdy and solid, all the hardware is solid and the sound is great. Highly recommend and will be purchasing more stuff soon!
J. Scott
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
Right out of the box, a great little drum for the price! So much fun to play! Worked great in my bop set and suitcase set. Loved it! Bargain price with a solid sound for a 10" snare!
J. Scott
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
Right out of the box, a great little drum for the price! So much fun to play! Worked great in my bop set and suitcase set. Loved it! Bargain price with a solid sound for a 10" snare!
C. Nicoloff
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
Out of the box, this snare is "boingy". Lots of overtones and buzzing. It can be tuned to a great sound, however, and you can't beat the price.Start by buying a new batter head for the top. A Remo Ambassador coated snare head sounds great on this little snare. (The instructions that come with the snare recommend replacing the head.)Now, disengage the snare wires using the throw off, turn the drum over, and loosen the bottom head until the lugs are just barely starting to grab. You are now going to tighten the bottom head until it is very tight. I tightened mine two full turns (each 180 degree twist of the drum key is a half turn) on each lug. That gives a great snare response. Tap near each lug to make sure the tone is the same all around, then re-engage the snare wires and adjust them.The next tuning trick is an adaptation of the snare tuning by Udo Masshoff. You can watch his video on YouTube, but it is for a large snare with 10 lugs. This snare only has 6. I adapted Udo's technique with trial and error to remove the "boinginess" and get a good snare crack.Loosen the top ring, put on the new head, then tighten down the ring until the lugs just barely grab. Pick the lug at the top, at 12 o'clock, and tighten it about 1.5-2 turns. The lugs to the right and left of this, tighten about 1-1.5 turns. Leave the bottom lug, at 6 o'clock, barely tight. The lugs to the left and right of the bottom, tighten about 0.5 turns. This will result in a rough tuning. Tap the head and tinker with the sound, keeping the 12 o'clock lug very tight, the 6 o'clock lug much looser, and the lugs between at some intermediate tightness. (Watch Udo's video if you need a demonstration.) The less tension on the 6 o'clock lug, the less "boingy" the snare will be. The four side lugs will fine adjust the tone of the snare. I tuned mine to A 220 and it really pops.Tuned patiently, this snare had no ringing or buzzing in it and did not need any moongel. Happy playing!
C. Nicoloff
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
Out of the box, this snare is "boingy". Lots of overtones and buzzing. It can be tuned to a great sound, however, and you can't beat the price.Start by buying a new batter head for the top. A Remo Ambassador coated snare head sounds great on this little snare. (The instructions that come with the snare recommend replacing the head.)Now, disengage the snare wires using the throw off, turn the drum over, and loosen the bottom head until the lugs are just barely starting to grab. You are now going to tighten the bottom head until it is very tight. I tightened mine two full turns (each 180 degree twist of the drum key is a half turn) on each lug. That gives a great snare response. Tap near each lug to make sure the tone is the same all around, then re-engage the snare wires and adjust them.The next tuning trick is an adaptation of the snare tuning by Udo Masshoff. You can watch his video on YouTube, but it is for a large snare with 10 lugs. This snare only has 6. I adapted Udo's technique with trial and error to remove the "boinginess" and get a good snare crack.Loosen the top ring, put on the new head, then tighten down the ring until the lugs just barely grab. Pick the lug at the top, at 12 o'clock, and tighten it about 1.5-2 turns. The lugs to the right and left of this, tighten about 1-1.5 turns. Leave the bottom lug, at 6 o'clock, barely tight. The lugs to the left and right of the bottom, tighten about 0.5 turns. This will result in a rough tuning. Tap the head and tinker with the sound, keeping the 12 o'clock lug very tight, the 6 o'clock lug much looser, and the lugs between at some intermediate tightness. (Watch Udo's video if you need a demonstration.) The less tension on the 6 o'clock lug, the less "boingy" the snare will be. The four side lugs will fine adjust the tone of the snare. I tuned mine to A 220 and it really pops.Tuned patiently, this snare had no ringing or buzzing in it and did not need any moongel. Happy playing!
ahleika
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2016
Okay, this baby needs work, for sure. But I mean, if you're expecting a quality snare at that price, you've got to be kidding yourself. This is an effect snare, or a back-up snare. Out of the box it's not going to be great, and they even hint at that in the item description. You're going to want to replace the drum heads, and possibly even the snares (which I did). On the stock heads, the snare rang a lot. The solution is to use moon-gel, duct tape, or in my case, I bought an internal mute from Ludwig. The internal mute really kills the ring and gives the instrument a lot of versatility. I also went ahead and installed a L-rod bracket onto the side of the snare drum, with a tom mounting arm, with the purpose of mounting the snare to my hi-hat stand, removing the need for a snare-stand. Now it's one of my favorite pieces of my drum set and one I will be taking gigging on those smaller gigs or parking garage rehearsals!Mounting arm:https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NHKOJI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Internal mute:https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LPUSJM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1L-rod bracket:https://smile.amazon.com/Gibraltar-SC-STL3-Super-Mount-Screw/dp/B0002F7EQQ/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1479418187&sr=8-9&keywords=gibraltar+tom+mountSnares:https://smile.amazon.com/PureSound-Super-Snare-Wire-Strand/dp/B001APXNE4/ref=pd_rhf_cr_s_cp_5?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001APXNE4&pd_rd_r=4QQJ9J1EVT2GQHTVAEVS&pd_rd_w=I6rHG&pd_rd_wg=om5zr&psc=1&refRID=4QQJ9J1EVT2GQHTVAEVS
ahleika
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2016
Okay, this baby needs work, for sure. But I mean, if you're expecting a quality snare at that price, you've got to be kidding yourself. This is an effect snare, or a back-up snare. Out of the box it's not going to be great, and they even hint at that in the item description. You're going to want to replace the drum heads, and possibly even the snares (which I did). On the stock heads, the snare rang a lot. The solution is to use moon-gel, duct tape, or in my case, I bought an internal mute from Ludwig. The internal mute really kills the ring and gives the instrument a lot of versatility. I also went ahead and installed a L-rod bracket onto the side of the snare drum, with a tom mounting arm, with the purpose of mounting the snare to my hi-hat stand, removing the need for a snare-stand. Now it's one of my favorite pieces of my drum set and one I will be taking gigging on those smaller gigs or parking garage rehearsals!Mounting arm:https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NHKOJI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Internal mute:https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LPUSJM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1L-rod bracket:https://smile.amazon.com/Gibraltar-SC-STL3-Super-Mount-Screw/dp/B0002F7EQQ/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1479418187&sr=8-9&keywords=gibraltar+tom+mountSnares:https://smile.amazon.com/PureSound-Super-Snare-Wire-Strand/dp/B001APXNE4/ref=pd_rhf_cr_s_cp_5?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001APXNE4&pd_rd_r=4QQJ9J1EVT2GQHTVAEVS&pd_rd_w=I6rHG&pd_rd_wg=om5zr&psc=1&refRID=4QQJ9J1EVT2GQHTVAEVS
ffsalsa/ff
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016
How do you compare having a snare to having nothing, also remember you get what you pay for. It's a mini snare not a full size snare, if you want something great then you have to pay much more for a better one, but also it's not the best it works well depending what you're using it for. I play in a Salsa Band here in New York City, I play timbales and wanted to add another drum, first the stand that I purchase didn't work for two reason I didn't do history and didn't purchase the right size. The stand was too small and it didn't fit the snare drum at all, I had to find a longer stand that I had in order to make it taller and then the three legs on top were much to open to hold down the snare, I just you learn from your mistakes, but for now I just have to do with what I have until I can purchase the right size and height that I need. All in all, it's small I didn't want a full size.
ffsalsa/ff
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016
How do you compare having a snare to having nothing, also remember you get what you pay for. It's a mini snare not a full size snare, if you want something great then you have to pay much more for a better one, but also it's not the best it works well depending what you're using it for. I play in a Salsa Band here in New York City, I play timbales and wanted to add another drum, first the stand that I purchase didn't work for two reason I didn't do history and didn't purchase the right size. The stand was too small and it didn't fit the snare drum at all, I had to find a longer stand that I had in order to make it taller and then the three legs on top were much to open to hold down the snare, I just you learn from your mistakes, but for now I just have to do with what I have until I can purchase the right size and height that I need. All in all, it's small I didn't want a full size.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2015
I ordered this snare because of its low price (even lower with my American Express points) and because it had good reviews. I must say I am not disappointed. It took me all morning to tune it to the sound I wanted, but what a wonderful CRACK when I finally did. It is like a cross between a whip crack and a clap- very crisp and cutting with no ringing or buzzing.My only cons are that it came with absolutely no info. and the snare throwoff is kind of rinkydink. I had to fool with the snare tension adjustment a lot. I only hope it holds up to wear and tear.Overall, it is well worth the money.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2015
I ordered this snare because of its low price (even lower with my American Express points) and because it had good reviews. I must say I am not disappointed. It took me all morning to tune it to the sound I wanted, but what a wonderful CRACK when I finally did. It is like a cross between a whip crack and a clap- very crisp and cutting with no ringing or buzzing.My only cons are that it came with absolutely no info. and the snare throwoff is kind of rinkydink. I had to fool with the snare tension adjustment a lot. I only hope it holds up to wear and tear.Overall, it is well worth the money.
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