Detail 01
Two walnut plies and four maple plies
The shell design combines walnut richness and body with maple crispness.
Product detailSKU #1500000437059
DixonArtisan Gregg Bissonette Signature Big Bud Snare Drum 14 x 8 in. Natural Walnut Satin
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Dixon’s 14 x 8 in. Artisan Gregg Bissonette Signature Big Bud snare combines a 6-ply, 4 mm shell of two walnut plies and four maple plies. The design pairs the walnut’s body and richness with maple’s crispness, while rounded 45-degree bearing edges maximize shell-to-head contact for vibration transfer. Double tub lugs, steel triple-flanged hoops, a lever-style throw-off, and an adjustable butt plate complete the retro-influenced hardware package. It can serve as a main snare, side snare, or a between-the-knees setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Using a deep 14 x 8 in. snare as the central voice of a drum kit.
- Adding a side snare or positioning one between the knees.
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
Rounded 45-degree bearing edges
They maximize contact between shell and heads to optimize vibration transfer.
Detail 03
Steel triple-flanged hoops
They provide 3.2 mm of contact with coated or clear heads for articulation and rebound.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that a 14 x 8 in. snare fits the role and placement you have planned in your kit.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the shell construction?
It has a 6-ply, 4 mm shell with two walnut plies and four maple plies.
02Can it be used as a side snare?
Yes. It can be set up as a side snare, placed between the knees, or used front and center.
03Which throw-off does it use?
It uses a Dixon lever-style throw-off with an adjustable butt plate.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Brown
- Color Finish
- Natural
