Detail 01
6.5 in. depth
One inch deeper than the 5.5. More air in the shell means more low end and volume, with slightly slower response.
Product detailSKU #1278002525985
DWPerformance Series Snare Drum - 14 x 6.5 in. Ebony Stain Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
US-built 14x6.5 in. snare in ebony stain lacquer. The deeper option for drummers who want body and volume from one main snare.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud stages where the snare has to cut without extra mics
- Rock and pop players wanting a fat backbeat
- Drummers keeping one snare for everything
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who live on ghost notes and fast rolls — take the 5.5
- Beginners — a full kit is a better first purchase
- Anyone hard on gear who'd rather have a wrap finish
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
14 in. diameter
Standard size, so heads, stands and snare wires are easy to find and swap.
Detail 03
Ebony stain lacquer
The grain stays visible under the black. Lacquer is a thin finish, so dings and stick marks show.
Detail 04
Made in the United States
US-built rather than an import line, which is where most of the price difference over budget snares comes from.
Detail 05
659 dollars
Twenty-two dollars over the 5.5 in. version. Choose on depth and feel, not on price.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A snare stand and drum key are separate purchases
- 02Deeper shell sits higher in the basket — recheck your throne and stand height
- 03Use a padded bag; lacquer chips faster than a wrapped finish
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the extra inch of depth actually do?
More air in the shell gives a fuller, lower tone and more volume. Response is a touch slower, and quiet ghost notes take slightly more effort.
02Is this the same drum as the 5.5 in. version?
Same series, finish and country of build. The only difference is the 6.5 in. depth versus 5.5 in., which changes tone and feel.
03Will it work for jazz or lighter playing?
It can, but 6.5 in. leans toward volume and body. Most players doing quiet, detailed work prefer the 5.5 in.
04Does a deeper snare need different heads?
No. Depth doesn't change head size — any 14 in. batter and snare-side head fits both depths.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- 14 x 6.5 in. Ebony Stain Lacquer
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Color Finish
- Black
