Detail 01
14 x 6.5 in. with 8-ply birch shell
Defines the drum’s stated size and birch-shell construction.
Product detailSKU #1500000453964
Gretsch DrumsBirch Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 in. Satin Classic Natural
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
With an 8-ply birch shell, this 14 x 6.5-inch Gretsch snare is voiced for a dry, brief, microphone-friendly sound in live or studio work. Its range extends from tight, sharp attacks to a looser, muddier setting for laid-back grooves, giving a drummer room to change the drum’s role without changing snares. It is finished in Satin Classic Natural and fitted with 30-degree bearing edges, Tilco wires, and 2.5 mm triple-flanged hoops.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live and studio drum setups needing a dry, short, mic-friendly snare sound.
- Changing between tight, cutting attacks and looser settings for laid-back grooves.
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
Tuning range
Supports sounds from tight and cutting to loose and muddy.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this snare suited to recording?
Yes. Its birch shell is described as delivering a dry, short, mic-friendly tone for studio use.
02How broad is its tuning range?
It ranges from tight, sharp, cutting attacks to a loose, muddy feel for laid-back grooves.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
