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This £300 Snare Sounds WAY More Expensive… | Noonan Poplar Heart 12x7

1.1K views· 57 likes· 8:47· Mar 24, 2026

Ollie and the team check out the Noonan 12x7 Poplar Heart snare drum. It's a hybrid build combining poplar warmth with purple heart attack. At around £300, this UK-made snare promises boutique tone without the boutique price… but does it deliver? Watch to hear how it sounds, plus a full breakdown of the pros and cons. Let us know in the comments what you think — and what you’d like to see reviewed next!

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