Detail 01
1.2 mm hammered steel shell
The hammering enhances tone and gives the attack a slightly drier character.
Product detailSKU #1500000016893
Gretsch DrumsHammered Black Steel Snare 14 x 5 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gretsch’s 14 x 5-inch Hammered Black Steel Snare combines a 1.2 mm steel shell with die-cast hoops, bridge lugs, and black nickel plating. The hammering is designed to enhance its tone and produce a slightly drier attack, alongside full attack and musical overtones. Its wide tuning range gives a drummer room to work through different tuning settings in a kit, while the die-cast hoops are built for cutting rim shots.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drum setups needing a 14 x 5-inch steel snare with cutting rim shots.
- Working through different tuning settings while maintaining full attack and musical overtones.
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
Die-cast hoops
Built to deliver cutting rim shots.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This SKU is the 14 x 5 in. version; the Hammered Black Steel Snare is also available in multiple sizes.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gives this snare its drier attack?
Its 1.2 mm steel shell is hammered to enhance tone and create a slightly drier overall attack.
02Does it offer more than one tuning range?
It has a wide tuning range.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
