Joyful Noise Snare Drums at Drum Center of Portsmouth
Based in Colorado, Joyful Noise Drum Company, LLC, produces world-class, limited production instruments. We are dedicated to providing exceptional sound and superior customer service. Most importantly, we serve the needs of children by contributing a portion of our proceeds to selected charities and children relief organizations.
Our focus has been towards revitalizing the "Made in USA" standard of quality and creating a new legacy within the music industry. We have been exceptionally fortunate in engaging some of America's finest craftsmen in the development and manufacture of our instruments. Each contributor is a master craftsman dedicated to their craft.
We strive to exceed your expectations when it comes to creating quality drums and serving hearts and needs as well. Each of you is gifted in a manner that speaks to your purpose. Our quest is to provide the kind of instrument that will assist you in defining your purpose and targeting its mark, so that your gift truly makes a
“Joyful Noise!”
Frequently Asked Questions
Joyful Noise Drum Company Snare Drum FAQs
What makes Joyful Noise Drum Company snare drums distinctive?
Joyful Noise Drum Company has built a reputation for consistent craftsmanship, sound character, and reliable hardware. Their snare drums are used across rock, jazz, pop, country, R&B, and studio recording by working drummers at every level. Joyful Noise is a boutique American maker producing distinctive snare drums with carefully selected shell materials and craftsmanship-first construction.
What shell materials does Joyful Noise Drum Company offer in their snare drums?
Joyful Noise Drum Company's snare drum lineup spans wood shells (maple, birch, mahogany, walnut, and exotic species), metal shells (brass, steel, aluminum, bronze), and hybrid or stave constructions. Each material delivers a different tonal character — wood for warmth, metal for cut, hybrids for blended response.
What size Joyful Noise Drum Company snare drum should I choose?
The 14 inch by 5.5 inch standard is the most versatile and the default starting point. Shallower drums (3 to 4 inch deep) give a tight, crisp sound for funk and live use; deeper drums (6.5 to 8 inch) add body and low end. Joyful Noise Drum Company offers piccolos, standard depths, and deep snares across most series.
Is Joyful Noise Drum Company a good brand for beginners?
Yes — Joyful Noise Drum Company offers entry-level snare drums that deliver pro-quality sound at accessible price points, plus mid-tier and pro models that scale up as your playing develops. Many of their entry-level snares hold their resale value well.
What are Joyful Noise Drum Company's top professional snare drum series?
Joyful Noise Drum Company's flagship pro snare lines are favorites in studios and on stages worldwide. They feature premium shells, top-grade hardware, and finishes built for both visual impact and long-term durability.
Where can I hear Joyful Noise Drum Company snare drums?
Joyful Noise Drum Company snare drums appear on countless records across every genre. Many touring drummers — both signature artists and working pros — rely on Joyful Noise Drum Company as their main or backup snare in studio and live settings.
Does DCP carry the full Joyful Noise Drum Company snare drum lineup?
Drum Center of Portsmouth stocks current production Joyful Noise Drum Company snare drums across entry, mid, and pro tiers, plus limited editions and signature models when available. If you don't see a specific model in stock, contact us — we can often special-order it.