Detail 01
Wood and metal construction
Wood softens the rimshot and cross-stick compared to a die-cast or triple-flanged steel hoop, with metal keeping the shape stable.
Product detailSKU #1273887993065
GibraltarDunnett Wood/Metal Drum Hoop 14 in. 8-Lug
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
14-inch 8-lug wood and metal drum hoop, Dunnett design. A replacement or upgrade hoop for a snare drum, not a whole drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a bent or damaged 14-inch 8-lug snare hoop
- Warming up rimshots and cross-stick on a bright snare
- Drummers tuning a snare toward a drier, more controlled sound
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone expecting a drum — this is the hoop only
- Snares with 10 lugs or a non-14-inch shell
- Players who want maximum rimshot crack and cut
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
Must match your snare's lug count exactly. An 8-lug hoop will not line up on a 10-lug drum.
Detail 03
14 inch
Standard snare diameter, but confirm the drum is a true 14 — hoop sizing is not forgiving.
Detail 04
Hoop mass
A heavier hoop damps the head edge slightly, shortening ring and tightening the overall snare tone.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Count your snare's lugs and measure the shell before ordering — 8-lug only.
- 02Hoop only. No head, no tension rods, no drum included.
- 03You will need to detune, remove the old hoop and retune from scratch.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with tension rods?
No. This is the hoop by itself. Reuse your existing tension rods and washers, or buy them separately if yours are worn.
02Will it fit a 10-lug snare?
No. This is drilled for 8 lugs. The holes will not align on a 10-lug drum, so match the lug count exactly.
03Is this for the batter or resonant side?
It can go on either, but the audible change is largest on the batter side where you play rimshots and cross-stick.
04How does it change the sound?
Wood in the hoop takes some edge off rimshots and gives a rounder cross-stick. Expect a drier, slightly less ringing snare.
