Detail 01
14 x 5.5 inches
The default snare size. A 14 x 6.5 will not close properly, and a 13-inch snare will shift around.
Product detailSKU #1315669835854
Ahead Armor CasesSnare Case 14 x 5.5
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Case for a 14 x 5.5 snare, the standard size. For drummers who carry their own snare to gigs and rehearsals.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Carrying your snare to gigs where a backline kit is provided
- Drummers who own one good snare and move it constantly
- Protecting wires and throw-off from getting knocked in transit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Piccolo or deep snares — 5.5 inches is a tight, specific depth
- Drummers wanting to carry two snares in one case
- Anyone needing a hard shell for airline cargo handling
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Snare-specific shape
Sized around the throw-off and butt plate, which stick out past the shell and are the first parts to break.
Detail 03
Fitted, not oversized
A snug case stops the drum sliding into its own hardware. Slack is what causes lug and rim damage.
Detail 04
$73.44
Soft-case money. Cheaper than a molded hard case, and far lighter to actually carry.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure shell depth, not including rims — a 6-inch drum won't fit
- 02Case only; no stand, no drum key, no extra heads included
- 03Detune slightly if the drum is cranked; it eases pressure on the throw-off
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will a 14 x 6.5 snare fit?
No. This is cut for 5.5 inches deep. A 6.5 would force the closure and leave the rim proud of the case edge.
02Can I put a snare stand in with it?
No. It's fitted to the drum. Carry the stand in a hardware bag.
03Is this enough protection for flying?
For carry-on or a car, yes. Checked baggage handling calls for a molded hard case instead.
04Does it fit a 13-inch snare?
It'll close, but the drum will move around inside, which is what damages lugs. Use a 13-inch case.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
