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This is a constantly updated gallery of the best snare drums on the planet - from beginner and mid-priced wood or metal models to professional and high-end synthetic or custom-built beasts, there’s a snare here to suit every drummer and drumming style.

This month we're revisiting our round-up with an updated Ahead model in the mid-price metal market and a new list of alternative picks in each category.

All the snares here are hand-picked from the buyers’ guide pages of Rhythm magazine following a gruelling test process. So, have a browse and be sure to click through to read the full review for an in-depth look at each snare.

First up: Ahead's updated brass snare drum