Detail 01
42 strands
This set has twice the wire count of a standard snare wire.
Product detailSKU #1500000280589
DWTrue-Tone 42-Strand Snare Wires 14 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For a 14-inch drum, these DW True-Tone snare wires bring a 42-strand layout—double the wire count of a standard snare wire. Specially designed stainless-steel coils and brass end plates are intended to create close snare-to-head contact, supporting enhanced response and snap. Choose this version when your 14-inch setup calls for the higher-count True-Tone configuration.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Setting up a 14-inch snare drum with DW’s 42-strand True-Tone configuration.
- Replacing snare wires when enhanced response and snap are the desired result.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Snare drums requiring a 13-inch wire length.
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
Stainless-steel coils and brass end plates
These components are designed for close contact between the snares and head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your drum requires a 14-inch snare-wire length.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does the wire count compare with a standard snare wire?
It has double the amount of wires.
02What drum size is this version for?
This version is sized for 14-inch drums.
