- Would first like to note, many of the gems in my fleet are Japan made, but we can always make a non American list - Moving on! For me, the gems that are American made in my collection are

1960's Ludwig Keystone Acrolite ( I think every drummer should own one )

1970's Ludwig Supraphonic

1950's Slingerland Radio King

1960's Slingerland Krupa C.O.B ( another great all around snare )

1950's Slingerland Student Radio King

1950's Gretsch Renown

This is what I personally own within the time frame listed. I think It's safe to say there are certainly a few staple snares that many of us have within our collections. Mainly being the Acrolite,Surpaphonic, and some version of a Radio King.