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SC-1316 sizing
Cut for 13- and 16-inch applications. Wires must match the drum's diameter or they won't seat evenly against the head.
Product detailSKU #1273887992999
GibraltarSC-1316 Replacement Snare Drum Wire
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement snare wires for a 13- or 16-inch snare. The cheapest fix for a drum that sounds dead, buzzy, or uneven across the head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Reviving a snare that has gone dull or choked
- Replacing wires with bent or broken strands
- Keeping a spare set in the stick bag for gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers whose issue is a worn bottom head, not the wires
- Anyone chasing a specific specialty snare sound
- Snare sizes outside what this set is cut for
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.
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Snare wires
The coiled strands under the drum. They create the crack and buzz that separates a snare from a tom.
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Replacement part
A direct swap for worn wires. Bent or broken strands cause the uneven, choked response most drummers blame on heads.
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Under $10
The lowest-cost way to change how a snare sounds. Worth trying before buying heads or a new drum.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Snare cord or straps may not be included — have some on hand
- 02Confirm your snare's diameter before ordering; wrong-size wires sit crooked
- 03A very thin or worn bottom head will still sound poor with new wires
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know when snare wires need replacing?
Look for bent, splayed, or broken strands, or a snare that buzzes unevenly across the head. Individual broken wires kill response fast.
02What size snare do these fit?
13- and 16-inch. Measure your drum's diameter before ordering — wires that don't match the shell won't sit flat against the bottom head.
03Do I need special tools to install these?
A drum key and a screwdriver cover it. Loosen the throw-off and butt plate, swap the wires, retension evenly.
04Will new wires fix a dead-sounding snare?
Often, if the old wires are damaged. If the bottom head is worn or stretched out, that needs replacing too.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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