Detail 01
MAG throw-off
A magnetic mechanism provides smooth engagement and disengagement of the snare wires.
Product detailSKU #1500000464568
DWPerformance Series Snare Drum 14 x 5.5 in. Tiger Eye Finish Ply
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For a 14 x 5.5-inch Performance Series snare, DW combines a handcrafted California Custom Shop build with a 10-ply HVX North American maple shell and 45-degree back-cut bearing edge. The design is described as producing a fast, focused attack with a warm resonant body. A MAG throw-off handles smooth snare-wire engagement, while quarter lugs and True-Pitch rods make tuning adjustments direct and precise for rehearsal, stage, and studio work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live or rehearsal setups where quick snare-wire changes and direct tuning adjustments are valuable.
- Studio sessions seeking a focused maple-shell snare response with warm resonance.
- Drummers who prefer the title-listed 14 x 5.5-inch snare size.
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
Quarter lugs and True-Pitch rods
They support even tension and precise tuning adjustments.
Detail 03
45-degree back-cut bearing edge
Helps the head seat for stable, exact pitch changes.
Detail 04
10-ply HVX maple shell
The construction is described as quick and focused while retaining a warm resonant core.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the title-listed 14 x 5.5-inch size is the depth and diameter you want.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the snare size?
The title identifies it as a 14 x 5.5-inch snare drum.
02Where is it made?
It is listed as handcrafted in the California Custom Shop.
03What hardware supports tuning?
It uses True-Pitch tension rods and quarter lugs.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Brown
- Material
- North American maple
- Construction
- 10-ply HVX
- Construction Method
- Handcrafted
6 detailsOther
- Throw Off
- MAG
- Bearing Edge
- 45-degree back-cut
- Snare
- Standard sizes available
- Made in
- California Custom Shop
- Tension Rods
- True-Pitch
- Lugs
- Quarter
