Detail 01
6.5 inch depth
Deeper shell moves more air, so you get lower fundamental pitch and more body under the crack.
Product detailSKU #1278002525991
DWPerformance Series Snare Drum - 14 x 6.5 in. Natural Lacquer
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
American-made maple snare at 14x6.5, a deeper shell that trades some crack for body. For drummers wanting a fat backbeat.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and pop where the snare needs weight behind the backbeat
- Players who want a single do-everything snare for gigs
- Anyone stepping up from a kit's stock snare
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who want a tight, cracking piccolo-style pop
- Budget buyers — this is a mid-tier price for one drum
- Jazz players wanting a dry, quiet, low-volume voice
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 inch diameter
Standard head size, so replacement heads and most snare stands, cases and mounts fit without hunting.
Detail 03
Natural lacquer finish
Thin lacquer over the wood grain rather than a wrap, showing the shell itself. Each drum's grain differs.
Detail 04
Made in the United States
Built in DW's US shop rather than an overseas line, which is where the price sits above import snares.
Detail 05
Sold as a single drum
This is a standalone snare, not part of a kit. It replaces or supplements a snare you already have.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No snare stand included — you need one, or a spot on an existing rack
- 02Factory heads work, but most players swap batter heads to taste
- 03Bring it up to tension and tune both heads before judging the sound
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the 5.5 and 6.5 depth?
The 6.5 has an extra inch of shell, giving a lower fundamental and more body. The 5.5 sits higher and quicker with more crack. Same 14 inch diameter, same heads.
02Does it come with a stand?
No. It's the drum only. You'll need a snare stand or an open mount on your existing hardware.
03Will this fit my existing snare case?
If your case is sized for a 14x6.5, yes. Cases cut for a 14x5.5 will be an inch short.
04Is a 6.5 too deep for a beginner?
No. It's a common all-purpose depth. It just leans fatter than a 5.5 rather than being harder to play.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- 14 x 6.5 in. Natural Lacquer
- Country of Origin
- United States
