Detail 01
10-ply HVX North American maple shell
Cross-laminated maple construction is described as controlling resonance and keeping the sound centered.
Product detailSKU #1500000464569
DWPerformance Series Snare Drum 14 x 8 in. Tiger Eye Finish Ply
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a 10-ply HVX North American maple shell, this 14 x 8 in. DW Performance Series snare combines a focused, punchy attack with a warm resonant core. The 45-degree back-cut bearing edge, quarter lugs, and True-Pitch tension rods support precise tuning adjustments. Its MAG throw-off uses magnetic engagement for smooth snare activation, helping keep rehearsal, soundcheck, and onstage changes moving quickly.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who want focused attack and defined body in louder rehearsal or stage settings.
- Players making quick tuning and snare-engagement adjustments before a rehearsal, soundcheck, or performance.
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
MAG throw-off
A magnetic system engages and disengages the snare wires with no friction.
Detail 03
True-Pitch tension rods and quarter lugs
The hardware is intended to provide even tension and smooth tuning adjustments.
Detail 04
45-degree back-cut bearing edge
Supports head seating and precise pitch changes.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is the drum?
It is a 14 x 8 in. snare drum.
02How are the snares engaged?
The MAG throw-off uses a magnetic system to engage and disengage the snare wires.
03What is the shell made from?
It has a handcrafted 10-ply HVX shell made from North American maple.
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
