Dialtune's 6.5x14" aluminum snare shells offer a crisp, articulate sound with a focused tone and quick response. These snares bring a sharp, controlled attack that easily cuts through dense mixes, while maintaining balanced mids and clear highs. The seamless, spun aluminum construction enhances resonance and provides a smooth, refined tone with excellent control, making it a versatile option for any musical style.
"When it comes to versatility, Dialtune truly stands out as the best snare drum on the market. The range of tones I can achieve with it is incredible—it seamlessly adapts to every genre I play, from rock to R&B, pop, church and beyond. The innovation behind this drum has completely changed the way I approach my sound and creative process!!! "
— Noah SmithTouring / Studio Drummer
"As a drummer, Dialtune is a game changer. Tuning is effortless, head swaps are lightning-fast, and the sound is alwyas pro-level. No more fighting the room - just dial in and play!"
— Michael DavilaTouring drummer, dedicated runner, pushing the best version of himself
"My mind is blown with dialtune. Perfect tension, instant tuning, effortless control. This snare has elevated my drum game!"
— Eric EmeryGrammy-nominated engineer, producer, mixer with a full-service recording facility in North Hollywood.
"The Dialtune snare is super versatile and a blast to play. Plus, changing heads is a breeze, saving me tons of time on the road., Big shoutout to the team for making touring life way easier."
— Q. RobinsonDrummer / Hamilton Broadway Tour
This thing is a gold mine. I can easily get all kinds of sounds tuning wise and now I also have a half dozen different snare heads at the ready which I can throw on at the drop of a hat which means super happy clients.
— Matt TaylorRecording Studio Owner
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Dialtune on Tiny Desk
Allen Mabson playing Dialtune's 6.5x14" Aluminum Snare on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert with CeCe Winans.
What happens when two of the most respected drummers in the world sit down behind a Dialtune snare? You get a moment that speaks for itself.In this special Dialtune Sessions video, Terry Baker (Kirk Franklin) welcomes Josh Foster (Mariah Carey) to the stage. What starts as a casual jam between friends turns into a masterclass in versatility, tone, and innovation—with the Dialtune snare front and center.
One Drum, A Hundred Movies: Hal Rosenfeld’s Desert Island Snare You might not recognize Hal Rosenfeld by name, but you’ve definitely heard his work. From Top Gun: Maverick to Only Murders in the Building, Hal’s drumming has helped shape the...
Terry Baker is a world-class drummer whose groove has powered the music of gospel giants like Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, and Yolanda Adams. With over two decades of experience and a reputation for unmatched consistency and feel, Terry’s setup reflects his precision and passion. His go-to snares? Dialtune 14x5" Maple and Aluminum—because when it comes to tone and versatility, nothing else delivers like Dialtune.
Dialtune gives you a pro-sounding snare that works hard, so you don’t have to.
Independent Tuning
Tune the top and bottom drum heads independently using separate dials on either side of the drum to get an even, and consistently high-quality sound
Quick-Release Hoops
Dialtune's quick-release hoops allow you to detune, change a drumhead, and retune in under a minute
Zero Memory Cable
Dialtune's high-tech synthetic fiber cable is rated at over 500lbs and caries zero memory, improving performance
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David a.M.
Best Snare in my collection!
I'm usually not a big review writer, but I'm a huge review reader, if that makes sense....But I feel compelled to sit and write one on this drum.
I have a 1st Generation (Maker's Series) Maple. I was skeptical at first, but it didn't take long to see (hear) the absolute versatility of this drum technology. While it does weigh in at a hefty 20 pounds, it IS WORTH ITS WEIGHT in gold, so to speak! The ease of changing heads gives you the ever so precious time saving opportunity to experiment with different head sounds, not to mention the ever so precious time saving opportunity of TUNING SO DANG QUICKLY! I'm a weekend warrior and gig at different venues and as you well know, each venue has different sound/acoustic characteristics and this drum gives you the ever so precious time saving opportunity of tuning to the room... I've even changed out a cable (not due to need, only to see how it's done, and I found it's not that difficult, just watch the video first so you know the couple important points). I also got the case they just made for it, which is really nice... The one they recommended prior to this I bought and while it did fit, it was real snug, but the one they have now is really a much, much nicer fitting case (it makes it an easier decision for me to take the Dialtune on a gig if I have the custom fitting case for it)... All in all, I highly recommend this drum! (to be honest, I'm eyeing up an Aluminum)!
If you're on the fence about investing in a Dialtune (They even reduced their prices by $300 from when I bought mine)!!!, listen to your intuition and GET ONE, it's not just a gimmick, Yes the technology is different, but the tradeoff in the "Ever So Precious Time Saving Opportunity" of time, tuning and sound is only found in this drum.
Thank you for reading this review (Maybe I'll write more now)!
Signed,
Happy Dialtune Owner
6.5x14 Maple Natural Stain
Chasen L.
Best snare drum I’ve owned !!
I didn’t realize how heavy (weight wise) this snare was going to be BUT the sound it produces is like no other snare I’ve ever owned! The changing of heads is faster in person than seen on the videos! Dialtune snares have perpetually out done themselves!
6.5x14 Powder Coated Matte Black Aluminum Snare Drum (LIMITED RELEASE)
Blair S.
Clear balanced sound
Man! I had a gig the night it arrived and hand had time to check it out before. Just pulled it out and started playing . When I first struck the wood Dialtune with my stick it was really loud but clear and balanced. I didn’t have to put much effort into it to get the sound out of it. The ghost notes are amazingly crisp. After around the 3rd or 4th song I settled into it didn’t have to play as hard to get the crack I wanted. In a slow song I dialed it down in real time and was equally very impressed!
I must say it’s heavy compared to other snares but I was also playing a 12” snare before this so that explains a lot. Solid construction and looks great !
The engineer recorded the band that night and when I listened back, I was really really amazed, but next time I would put some moon gels on top just for the ring.Otherwise, I’m happy and not a bad price as well .
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Mike D.
The ultimate studio snare!
I'm genuinely blown away by this snare. I own a recording studio and have 10 or so snares, including some vintage classics and modern custom builds, but since getting the aluminum Dialtune, it's been used on almost every drum session I've done. It sounds fantastic at a variety of tunings, and it's sooooo easy to dial in the right sound for the song. I seriously can't recommend this enough!
6.5x14 Powder Coated Matte Black Aluminum Snare Drum (LIMITED RELEASE)
Allen M.
Raw Aluminum 🙌🏾🙌🏾
This instrument is amazing!! Unmatched technology by far, the best in the game. The natural tones cut through the mix every night on tour without any processing.
