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3 mm rolled bronze shell
The bronze shell is described as adding richness, depth, articulation, sensitivity, and projection.

Independent shopping perspective
DW’s 14 x 5.5-inch Collector’s Series snare centers on a 3 mm rolled bronze shell with a brushed bronze finish. The shell is described as producing a warm, dark voice with richness, depth, articulation, sensitivity, and substantial projection. Its MAG throw-off allows quick, silent snare adjustment, while True-Hoops, True-Pitch 50 lugs, and the shell work together to provide control over tension, sustain, tone, and sensitivity. Available DW Custom Shop hardware colors offer a way to tailor its appearance.


Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
The bronze shell is described as adding richness, depth, articulation, sensitivity, and projection.
Detail 02
It enables quick, silent snare adjustment.
Detail 03
These appointments are described as supporting even tensioning, sustain, and precise, reliable tuning.
Final check

Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It is a 14 x 5.5-inch snare drum.
The 3 mm rolled bronze shell has a brushed bronze finish.
Available DW Custom Shop drum hardware colors can be selected to change the drum’s appearance.
Reference
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