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Hand-Built. Boutique. Undeniable.

Crafted By A Drummer, For Drummers

Every Black Widow snare is hand-assembled in Australia — no factory shortcuts, no mass production. Just boutique-level craftsmanship at a price that shouldn't be possible.

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🛡️ Our 30-Day Guarantee

Try it for 30 days — actually play it, that's the point. If it's not right for you, send it back for a full refund.

The shell, hardware, and finish need to be free of damage — normal play marks on the drum head itself are completely fine. Just include the original packaging (packed the way it arrived) and everything that came in the box.

Return postage within Australia is on us. For international returns, postage is paid by the buyer.

“A man once said… a snare drum that sounds as good as this, and looks as good as this, cannot possibly be this affordable!”

Oh wait a minute, that man was me!!”
and yes, they are that affordable

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Don Hailes: Founder of Stix and Tonez and the Black Widow Drum Company

Hand-Built In Australia

Boutique Craftsmanship

Every drum is assembled, tested, and packed by a real drummer — not a factory line. Attention to detail you can feel in every hit.

BEST FOR: Drummers who want a boutique instrument with a story, not a mass-produced pad.

Factory-Made Alternatives

Mass Production

Most electronic snares roll off an assembly line by the thousand, prioritising speed and cost over feel and finish.

BEST FOR: A cheaper factory pad — until you've felt the difference boutique brings.

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