Detail 01
12 in. diameter
Two inches under standard. Pitch sits noticeably higher and the response is quicker under the stick.
Product detailSKU #1274115053099
Pork PieLittle Squealer Maple Snare Drum 12 x 5 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12x5 maple snare in a compact size. For drummers adding a higher-pitched auxiliary snare to an existing kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding a crack-and-pop side snare next to a main 14 in.
- Small kits where a 14 in. snare crowds the setup
- Players who want a tighter, higher pitch without tuning a 14 up
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers buying their first and only snare
- Anyone wanting deep, fat backbeat body
- Players needing a wide dynamic range at low volume
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
5 in. depth
Shallow for the diameter. Less air volume means a drier, faster note with limited low-end.
Detail 03
Maple shell
Even response with a slight low-mid warmth. Rounds off the sharp edge a smaller diameter tends to give.
Detail 04
Maple plus small diameter
The combination keeps the crack from getting brittle. It stays musical rather than purely cutting.
Detail 05
Auxiliary sizing
Sits between a standard snare and a piccolo. Works as a second voice more than a replacement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a 12 in. snare stand or a stand basket that closes down that far
- 02Heads and snare wires are sized 12 in. — stock 14 in. spares will not fit
- 03No stand, no case, no mount included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as my main snare?
You can, but it will not give you the body of a 14 in. Most drummers run it as a second snare and keep a standard one for backbeats.
02Will my 14 in. heads fit?
No. You need 12 in. batter and resonant heads, and 12 in. snare wires.
03What does it sound like next to a 14x5?
Higher pitched, faster decay, less low end. More crack, less thud.
04Does it come with a stand?
No. The drum only. You will need a stand that adjusts down to 12 in.
