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20-ply alternating maple and birch shell
The shell combines maple's focused warmth with birch's direct brightness.
Product detailSKU #1500000265956
British Drum Co.Merlin Snare Drum 14 x 5.5 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a 20-ply shell of alternating maple and birch veneers, the Merlin combines focused warmth with direct brightness. Its response covers resonant, warmer tuning through to a more cutting setup. Tune it higher when you want extra crispness and projection, or lower for a drier, funk-oriented character. The black tulip outer veneer and double maple pinstripe give the drum a defined visual finish.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Dialing in one snare across warmer, resonant sounds and brighter, more cutting tuning ranges.
- Players who want to adjust crispness, projection, and dryness through tuning changes.
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.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What happens when the Merlin is tuned higher?
Higher tuning brings more crispness and cut.
02Can it produce a drier sound?
Yes. Lower tuning moves it toward a drier, funkier character.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
