Detail 01
1 mm polished copper shell
Delivers focused attack, balanced response, sustain, and complex darker overtones.


Independent shopping perspective
A 14 x 8-inch copper snare with a 1 mm polished shell, this DW Performance Series model centers on focused attack, an even response across the head, and darker, more complex overtones. The thin copper construction is described with sustain and clear articulation. Performance Series lugs and True-Pitch rods support stable tuning, while the MAG throw-off and 3P butt plate put three snare-tension choices within quick reach. The polished copper shell also gives the drum a distinct onstage 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
Delivers focused attack, balanced response, sustain, and complex darker overtones.
Detail 02
Give access to three snare-tension settings, from tight and crisp to loose and buzzy.
Detail 03
Enable precise tuning with reduced slippage after tightening.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It uses a 1 mm polished copper shell.
Three settings are available through the MAG throw-off and 3P butt plate.
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