Detail 01
VLT SSC shell
The 11-ply hard rock maple shell uses DW's Specialized Shell Configuration, which orients wood grain to influence resonance and pitch.
Product detailSKU #1500000473591
DWCollector's Series SSC Vavona Exotic Snare Drum With Black Nickel Hardware - 14 x 6.5 in. Candy Black Burst Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A limited-edition DW Collector's Series snare pairing an 11-ply VLT SSC maple shell with genuine Vavona veneer and black nickel hardware.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers seeking a Collector's Series snare with a visually distinctive Vavona veneer
- Players who want balanced tone, articulate response and broad dynamic range
- Stage or studio use requiring sensitivity from ghost notes to rimshots
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers who do not want a 14 x 6.5 in. snare
- Players looking for a finish or hardware color other than Candy Black Burst and black nickel
- Shoppers needing a model available outside Guitar Center
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
Genuine Vavona veneer
The exotic veneer sits beneath the Candy Black Burst lacquer and gives each drum unique natural figuring.
Detail 03
DW MAG and 5P hardware
It has a MAG drop-style throw-off and a five-position butt plate.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a Guitar Center exclusive.
- 02The genuine Vavona veneer has naturally unique figuring, so each drum's appearance varies.
- 03The supplied data lists this exact product as 14 x 6.5 in.; it also contains a conflicting generic depth entry of “6.5 in. or 8 in.”
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this snare drum?
The product title identifies it as 14 x 6.5 in.
02What is the shell made from?
It has an 11-ply VLT hard rock maple shell with genuine Vavona veneer.
03Is this snare exclusive to a retailer?
Yes. It is available exclusively through Guitar Center.
04What hardware finish does it have?
It has black nickel hardware.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Burst or Fade
- Color Finish
- Candy Black Burst lacquer
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Product Type
- Snare drum
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000473591
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