Heritage Series Snare Drum

The Orybon Heritage Series snare is built for players chasing a drum that can lead the song, not just sit inside it.

Your snare is the voice of the kit: the backbeat, the crack, the ghost notes, the tension, the release. Every Heritage Series snare is built to give that voice more character, more control, and more authority under the hands.

The Orybon Heritage Series is built for players chasing the great American drum sound: thick, warm, punchy, and unmistakably musical.

Its 7-ply shell combines a mahogany interior, poplar core, and maple outer plies to deliver the depth and body of classic American drums with the focus, attack, and reliability modern players demand.

This is the snare for drummers who want vintage soul without vintage problems.

Signature Orybon Features

Every Heritage Series snare includes the core innovations that define the Orybon sound.

DualEdge™ Edging System
Our proprietary bearing edge system uses purpose-engineered profiles for the batter and snare side heads, giving each side of the drum a specific job and a more intentional response.

Machined Aircraft Aluminum Hardware Powered by Trick
Lightweight, durable, precision machined hardware built for strength, stability, and performance. Machined by the legendary team at Trick.

PressureSync™ Porting System
Our shell-size-dependent porting system is designed to equalize pressure inside the drum cavity, allowing the shell to breathe, respond quickly, and stay articulate.

FocusPoint™ Shell Architecture
Our exclusive top only reinforcement ring focuses the batter side of the shell for a brighter, more articulate attack while leaving the snare side open, sensitive, and responsive.

NeoTune™ Tension Rods
Machined in the USA, our proprietary NeoTune™ tension rods deliver a smoother, more controlled tuning experience.

Choose Your Snare Voice

Every Orybon snare is built around a simple idea: diameter gives the drum its footprint, depth shapes the voice.

Smaller diameters bring speed, focus, and a tighter musical range. Larger diameters bring body, authority, and a wider tuning window. Shallower depths speak quickly with crisp articulation, while deeper shells deliver more body, weight, and presence.

Choose the size that fits the role you need the drum to play.

Available Sizes

10" × 6.5"
Fast, focused, and compact. A sharp auxiliary voice with surprising depth for its size.

12" × 4.5"
Quick, crisp, and articulate. Built for tight accents, side-snare work, and high-response playing.

12" × 6.5"
Compact diameter with added body. A focused snare with more weight, punch, and tuning range.

13" × 4.5"
Fast and expressive with a tighter footprint than a 14". Great for articulate backbeats, ghost notes, and higher tunings.

13" × 5.5"
Balanced, responsive, and versatile. A strong middle-ground voice with quick response and enough body for main-snare use.

13" × 6.5"
Ory’s Favorite snare size! Focused but powerful. A deeper 13" voice with extra punch, warmth, and authority. This size can do it all. 

13" x 7 31/32” (Golden Ratio)
A deep 13" snare with a surprisingly large voice. The smaller diameter keeps the drum focused and articulate, while the Golden Ratio depth adds body, punch, and low-end weight. Built for players who want a snare that cuts cleanly, records easily, and feels bigger than it looks.

14" × 5.5"
The classic all-purpose snare size. Open, responsive, familiar, and ready for nearly any room or style.

14" × 6.5"
Deeper, weightier, and more commanding. A main snare voice with added body, lower tuning range, and strong backbeat presence.

14" x 4 9/32” (Half Golden Ratio)
A refined take on the classic 14" snare voice, using proportion-based depth for added balance, elegance, and studio-friendly control.

14" x 8 9/16” (Golden Ratio)
The big one. A massive 14" snare with the depth, body, and low-end authority to take over a track. Expect a wide backbeat, heavy fundamental, controlled bloom, and a crack that does not disappear when the band gets loud.

15" × 6.5"
Big, wide, and authoritative. Built for players who want extra spread, lower fundamental, and a larger-than-standard snare voice.

15" x 4 19/32” (Half Golden Ratio)
A tight 15" voice with proportion-based depth for balance, control, and a more refined response.

Heads

All snares ship stock with Orybon branded Remo heads. We have selected our favorites, not simply the cheapest available! Snares ship with Remo controlled sound coated black dot batter heads and hazy snare side heads. 

Finish

All Heritage snares are available in Autumn Sumac, Cobalt Sky, and Amber Maple Orybon UltraDeep™ matte oil stain finishes with either brushed aluminum or matte black hardware.