Detail 01
12-ply Purpleheart shell
Designed to deliver a bold, focused voice, strong projection, and crisp articulation.
Product detailSKU #1500000473589
DWCollector's Series Vavona Exotic Purpleheart Snare Drum With Nickel Hardware - 14 x 6.5 in. Natural Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A limited-edition DW Collector’s Series snare pairing a 12-ply Purpleheart shell’s projection and articulation with genuine Vavona veneer and nickel hardware.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a bold, focused snare voice with strong projection
- Stage and studio players who value crisp articulation and quick response
- Drummers looking for a visually distinctive Custom Shop instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers seeking a standard-production, non-limited snare
- Players who do not need the projection and articulation emphasized by this model
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 with Natural Lacquer
Provides distinctive natural figuring that varies from instrument to instrument.
Detail 03
DW MAG throw-off, 5P butt plate, True Hoops, and True-Pitch rods
Collector’s Series hardware appointments for dependable performance and tuning precision.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It is available exclusively through Guitar Center.
- 02The genuine Vavona veneer has naturally unique figuring, so each shell is visually one of a kind.
- 03This is a 14 x 6.5 in. snare with a 12-ply Purpleheart shell.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this snare exclusive to Guitar Center?
Yes. It is available exclusively through Guitar Center.
02What are its shell materials?
It has a 12-ply Purpleheart shell with genuine Vavona veneer.
03What size is the drum?
It measures 14 in. in diameter by 6.5 in. deep.
04Will every drum look identical?
No. The genuine Vavona veneer has naturally unique figuring on every shell.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Color Finish
- Natural Lacquer
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Product Type
- Snare drum
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000473589
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