Detail 01
1 mm shell
The drum uses a thin, industry-standard 1 mm shell.

Independent shopping perspective
DW’s 14 x 6.5-inch Collector’s Series Black Nickel Over Brass snare combines a thin 1 mm shell with black nickel plating and chrome hardware. Its voice is bright, cutting, and clearly metallic, with the classic studio brass-snare character associated here with rock, jazz, and broader musical work. For a drummer moving between those settings, it offers one focused snare sound rather than a neutral all-purpose description.

Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
The drum uses a thin, industry-standard 1 mm shell.
Detail 02
It gives the snare its black nickel finish.
Detail 03
The hardware is finished in chrome.
Detail 04
Made in the United States.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It measures 14 x 6.5 inches.
It is described as bright and cutting, with a distinctly metallic tonal character.
Reference
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.