Detail 01
No reinforcement hoops
The shell construction is intended to let its warmer woods resonate.

Independent shopping perspective
DW’s 14 x 6.5-inch Contemporary Classic snare uses a plied poplar core between African mahogany inner and outer plies. The shell omits reinforcement hoops, allowing the warmer woods to resonate. Head selection and recording technique can steer the drum toward retro or modern sounds, making its approach useful in studio work while remaining suitable for a broad range of live musical applications. It is finished with nickel hardware.


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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 shell construction is intended to let its warmer woods resonate.
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It measures 14 x 6.5 inches.
No. It is at home in the studio and can also be used in a wide variety of live musical applications.