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Snare side hoop
Bottom hoop only. It has the cutouts that let the snare wires pass over the rim to the strainer.
Product detailSKU #1273887992844
Gibraltar8 Lug Snare Side Hoop 14 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement bottom hoop for a 14-inch snare drum with 8 lugs. For fixing a bent or corroded resonant-side hoop.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a dented or warped snare side hoop
- 14-inch snares with 8 lugs per side
- Keeping a spare in the hardware case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Snares with 10 lugs — the holes will not line up
- 13-inch or piccolo-diameter snares
- Anyone wanting a batter-side hoop — this is the bottom
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
8 lug
Eight tension rod holes. Lug count must match your drum exactly or the hoop will not seat.
Detail 03
14 in.
Fits a 14-inch diameter shell. Depth of the drum does not matter for hoop fit.
Detail 04
Hoop, not a full set
One hoop. Replacing both batter and resonant sides means buying separately.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Count your lugs before ordering — 8 versus 10 is the usual mistake
- 02Tension rods, head and snare wires are not included
- 03Detune fully before swapping, then retension in a star pattern
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 10-lug snare?
No. The tension rod holes are drilled for 8 lugs. On a 10-lug drum the holes will not align with the lugs.
02Is this the top or bottom hoop?
Bottom. Snare side hoops are cut to clear the snare wires where they cross the rim; a batter hoop has no such cutouts.
03Does it come with tension rods?
No. It is the hoop alone. Reuse your existing rods or buy them separately.
04Will it fit a 14x5 and a 14x6.5 snare?
Yes. Hoop fit depends on shell diameter, not depth, so any 14-inch 8-lug snare works.
