Detail 01
13-ply Pure Purpleheart shell
This is the shell construction specified for the drum.
Product detailSKU #1500000033897
DWCollector's Series Purpleheart Lacquer Custom Snare Drum With Chrome Hardware 14 x 6.5 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built in DW’s California Custom Shop, this 14 x 6.5 in. Collector’s Series snare pairs a 13-ply Pure Purpleheart shell with HVLT shell technology. The Purple lacquer finish and chrome hardware give it a defined visual identity, while its described attack, projection, and articulation suit drummers who want the snare voice to speak clearly through an acoustic drum setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic drum setups where clear attack, projection, and articulation are the stated priorities.
- Players seeking a 14 x 6.5 in. custom snare with Purple lacquer and chrome hardware.
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
HVLT shell technology
DW identifies HVLT as part of this snare’s shell construction.
Detail 03
14 x 6.5 in.
The listed drum size is 14 x 6.5 inches.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Where is this snare made?
It is handcrafted in DW’s California Custom Shop.
02What finish and hardware does it have?
It has a Purple lacquer finish with chrome hardware.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Purple
- Country of Origin
- United States
