Detail 01
Rounded bearing edges
More drumhead contact contributes to the snare’s beefier and slightly shorter sound.
Product detailSKU #1500000011780
SONORVintage Series Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 in. Vintage Red Oyster
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
SONOR’s 14 x 6.5 in. Vintage Series snare pairs a 9-ply, 6 mm German beech shell with rounded bearing edges for increased head contact. That design produces a beefier, slightly shorter voice than a 45-degree-cut shell: warm, dry and still resonant. The Vintage Red Oyster finish, teardrop-style lugs and period SONOR badge give it the appearance of the earlier Teardrop era, while the Super 50 strainer and TuneSafe-equipped lugs bring the hardware into modern use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Modern playing where tuning stability is important, including demanding environmental conditions.
- Drummers after a warm, dry and resonant snare character with a shorter sound.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for the longer sound associated with 45-degree bearing-edge shells.
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
TuneSafe lugs
The system keeps tension rods from loosening to support stable tuning.
Detail 03
Fine-pitch square-head tension rods
They are designed for precise tuning adjustment.
Detail 04
2.3 mm triple-flanged steel hoops
The snare uses SONOR’s redesigned Superprofil hoop shape.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What shell does this snare use?
It has a 9-ply, 6 mm cross-laminated tension-free shell made from hand-selected premium German beech.
02How do the rounded bearing edges affect the sound?
They create more head contact, resulting in a beefier, slightly shorter sound that remains warm, dry and resonant.
03What helps keep the drum in tune?
TuneSafe-equipped lugs prevent the tension rods from loosening, and the square-head rods use fine-pitch threads.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
