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Trick Snare Drums at Drum Center of Portsmouth
American-made aluminum snares with billet-machined components and a cutting, articulate voice prized by metal and progressive drummers.

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Trick Snare Drums at Drum Center of Portsmouth

What can we say about Trick Snare Drums? They are the highest quality snare drums you've never played. Every single component that comes out of the Trick factory in the USA is so far beyond the quality of their competitors, it's not fair. Their products are designed to outlive you. The end result with snare drums is a stout sensitivity that puts the drummers mind at ease, and allows him or her to focus on what is most important; their performance. We don't have a wide variety of Trick snare drums, but we have Copper, Brass, and Aluminum Snare drums in from time to time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trick Drums Snare Drum FAQs

What makes Trick Drums snare drums distinctive?

Trick Drums 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. Trick is celebrated for their aluminum shells and the precision-machined Pro1-V throw-off used by many heavy-hitting drummers.

What shell materials does Trick Drums offer in their snare drums?

Trick Drums'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 Trick Drums 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. Trick Drums offers piccolos, standard depths, and deep snares across most series.

Is Trick Drums a good brand for beginners?

Yes — Trick Drums 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 Trick Drums's top professional snare drum series?

Trick Drums'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 Trick Drums snare drums?

Trick Drums snare drums appear on countless records across every genre. Many touring drummers — both signature artists and working pros — rely on Trick Drums as their main or backup snare in studio and live settings.

Does DCP carry the full Trick Drums snare drum lineup?

Drum Center of Portsmouth stocks current production Trick Drums 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.

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