The Big Fat Snare Drum 12" Steve’s Donut instantly transforms your snare tone into a deep, punchy, vintage-style thump without the need for re-tuning or extra dampening materials. Designed with a center cut-out, Steve’s Donut maintains your stick definition while drastically lowering overtones and fattening the overall sound. It’s the perfect tool for drummers who want studio-quality snare tones on the fly—whether on stage, in rehearsal, or in the recording booth.
Instantly delivers a deep, fat, vintage snare sound
12" size designed for smaller snares, side snares, or compact setups
Donut-style center cut-out retains stick articulation and natural feel
Drops directly onto the drum—no adhesive or modification needed
Reduces overtones and focuses the snare’s punch
Lightweight, durable design ideal for both studio and live applications
A quick and effective tone-shaping solution for any drummer
Size: 12"
Design: Donut-style dampening ring with center cut-out
Material: Flexible, durable plasticized surface (BFSD standard)
Fit: Sits directly on top of the snare batter head
Tone: Deep, controlled, vintage thump with clear attack
The Steve’s Donut version gives you the fat snare sound drummers love while preserving crisp stick definition. It’s especially great for small snares or side snares where overtone control and low-end presence can be harder to achieve. Throw it on for a quick vibey tone, pull it off to return to your natural sound—it’s instant studio magic in a single accessory.