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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 zebra 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 zebra 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, zebra wood 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!
Zebra 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: Zebra Wood Wrap
- Drum head top: White coating
- Drum head bottom: Clear
- Gross Weight: 4 Pounds
Alex
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025
Using it for a few days, now. Was expecting a poppier snare. Was not expecting to be impressed. Rimshots muy bueno. For the money, this thing is no joke and I havent even changed the heads. If you put a bit of weight on the batter head this thing sounds studio quality.Pros: Cuts through, very responsive, fun change of pace, helps with stick control. Comes with a keyCons: snare hardware (release and splined tension nut) seems potmetal cheap
dplatz
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
I received the drum faster than I thought I would. The small snare drum works and sounds great. I used it a couple of times and I am very pleased with the snare drum. I needed a smaller size snare drum than the regular size snare drum.
william meeks
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025
I really like the value of this little drum! It sounds great ! I wasn’t expecting much and was pleased with the price for what I was getting. It exceeded my expectations. This is not a DW high end sounding popcorn snare. That much is obvious. But it’s really cool. It cracks well with the snares on and acts as a small Tom with the snares off! I am having so much fun finding applications and uses for this little guy! Super happy! Would buy again! Or as a gift!
Doma Tech
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
Love it as addition to any setup. Amazing sound pleasantly surprised. Also a space saver. Make sound however you want but good out of box. Sounds great!
Will Tommy Jones
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2022
I'm using this for a side snare drum. It sounded ok out of the box but I replaced the head w/ a new Remo head and tightened up the snare and tuned it a bit which resulted in an even better sound. I'm more than happy w/ the purchase.
Thomas Waldron
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2020
I'm a professional drummer and drum instructor, and I bought this drum with the purpose of having a auxiliary snare for my miniature kit used by my younger students, at smaller gigs, and in studio. After mulling over all the popcorn snare options, I chose this one due to how inexpensive it was compared to the models from the larger drum companies. I didn't expect much at this price and expected it to sound flat and funky and have no weight to it like other cheap snares I have played.The first thing I noticed was that the drum was heavier than I expected; easily on par with any snare of the same size. The shell was reasonably thick and the drum did not feel cheap in the hands like I thought it would. In looking closer, damn near everything about the drum looked on par with if not better than the competitors models. The wood looked quality overall, the bearing edges were even with no notches or chunks or dents on the edge. Very clean and uniform cut. The hardware isn't anything extraordinary, but easily on par with any intermediate drum kit. Nothing crooked or flimsy or obviously of low quality. The rims are fine and clean, Best of all, the throw is actually pretty great! Its outward pull design is easy, reliable, and very fast and easy, and it flows well with no resistance. Snare dial screw was a little stiff at first but WD40 took care of that. Decent heads on both sides, and the snares were even and had equal pull at each end, and were perfectly mounted. Before anything else I took a whack at it to hear it right out of the box, and I simply couldn't believe the sound! Great body, killer projection, and a super present POP with the perfect amount of ring and controlled snare buzz. It was even tuned up nearly perfectly right out of the box. I've managed drum shops for 10 years and THAT was a first. Usually the heads are slack and need to be assembled from the box. The snare feels great to play and has an awesome tonal character to it that contrasts my 7x14 Tama SLP Kapur and my Ludwig 5.5x14 Classic Maple perfectly. It sounds like a professional quality snare and surprisingly holds its tune, and I haven't even changed the stock heads yet! Another first. And the build quality is right there with any lower priced snare ( still 4x the price I paid for this if not more.) Maybe I just got lucky and got a gem over a clunker, but at this price, this drum is easily the best bang for my buck on any snare I have ever bought, and that's a lot of snares. If you are on the fence, you wont be disappointed. Obviously its not built like a $500 snare, but it will take a beating just fine and sing with a voice high above its pay grade and then some. Sorry for the novel but I just had to share my experience so far with the cheapest snare I have ever purchased.
TL
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2020
Overall, it’s a great dream! For the price, it can’t be beat. But there’s a couple concerns.Pros:1. The packaging and shipping time was great! Came early and was well protected, plus it came with a bottle opener, haha!2. After playing a round with it for a while, I decided to crank the tuning all the way up on both of the stock drumheads. It sounds AWESOME!!! Kind of like a piccolo snare but with more POP!!!3. The zebra wood wrap looks GREAT!4. The tone is going to be very usable in my home studio for myself and other drummers in the future! especially for hip-hop or rock songs.Cons:1. The springs inside the lugs ring a tiny bit (very slight)2. The build quality seems a little bit cheap in the construction. The Wood seems very cheap and soft and the PVC wrap on the outside seems pretty cheap as well.3. The lugs are a little bit tight when turning the tension rods, but not too terrible.Overall, I think it’s a great purchase if you’re looking for a cheap snare with a lot of character. Only time will tell how well this drum lasts, but for now, I’ll give it two thumbs up!!!
Aking
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2018
I was thinking it would be good enough as a gift for some students but when they arrived and I took them out of the box right away I knew they would not work in a professional situation. Instead of sending them both back I decided to convert them into Subkick Microphones and they actually turned out very good for that use. So if your looking for a great DYI project these make great for a good speaker housing building your own Subkick. As a snare drum for professional use that’s depends on what the person is used to in terms of wood quality. For me it wasn’t worth using as a snare even with premium drum heads.
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