Best DW 14" Wooden Snare Drums 2025

Premium DW 14" wooden snare drums - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Blues For Rock For Recording For Professional For Natural Tone

BRANDS: DW Tama Gretsch Drums Pearl Sonor DrumCraft Mapex Yamaha Noble & Cooley Ludwig Rogers Dialtune

DW PDP 14"x6,5" CM Exotic HM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

DW PDP 14"x6,5" CM Exotic HM

by DW

Natural Tone Professional Recording

Key Feature:

• Warmer alternative to metal snares

✓ PROS

• Professional tone for all musical applications
• Warmer alternative to metal snares

✗ CONS

• May lack cutting power for heavy music
• Wood maintenance and care required

DW PDP 14"x65" CM Exotic HMSnare DrumConcept Maple Exotic SeriesSize: 14" x 6.5"10-ply maple shell...

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 605270

$395

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DW PDP 14"x6,5" Walnut Stain Sn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

DW PDP 14"x6,5" Walnut Stain Sn

by DW

Recording Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Warmer alternative to metal snares

✓ PROS

• Natural wood character and resonance
• Warmer alternative to metal snares

✗ CONS

• May lack cutting power for heavy music
• Heavier than aluminum options

DW PDP 14"x 6.5" Walnut Stain SnSnare drumSize: 14" x 6.5"Shell material: MapleClassic wooden hoops...

⭐ 5.0/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 501777

$384

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DW 14"x5,5" SN Performance Charc. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

DW 14"x5,5" SN Performance Charc.

by DW

Natural Tone Blues Rock

Key Feature:

• Warmer alternative to metal snares

✓ PROS

• Professional tone for all musical applications
• Warmer alternative to metal snares

✗ CONS

• Heavier than aluminum options
• Wood maintenance and care required

DW 14"x5.5" SN Performance Charc.Snare DrumPerformance SeriesSize: 14" x 5.5"10-ply maple shell45°...

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 605197

$659

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DW 14"x6,5" SN Performance Pewter - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

DW 14"x6,5" SN Performance Pewter

by DW

Blues Rock Professional

Key Feature:

• Professional tone for all musical applications

✓ PROS

• Excellent for recording and live performance
• Natural wood character and resonance

✗ CONS

• Wood maintenance and care required
• Sensitive to humidity and temperature

DW 14"x6.5" SN Performance PewterSnare DrumPerformance SeriesSize: 14" x 6.5"10-Layer foil-wrapped...

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 366452

$658

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DW PDP 14"x6,5" Ox Blood Snare - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

DW PDP 14"x6,5" Ox Blood Snare

by DW

Professional Natural Tone Jazz

Key Feature:

• Excellent for recording and live performance

✓ PROS

• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
• Professional tone for all musical applications

✗ CONS

• Wood maintenance and care required
• More expensive than metal alternatives

DW PDP 14"x65" Ox Blood SnareSnare drumSize: 14" x 6.5"Shell material: MapleClassic black wooden...

⭐ 4.4/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 500011

$384

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DW 14"x6,5" SN Performance Tobaco - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

DW 14"x6,5" SN Performance Tobaco

by DW

Recording Natural Tone Professional

Key Feature:

• Warmer alternative to metal snares

✓ PROS

• Professional tone for all musical applications
• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to humidity and temperature
• More expensive than metal alternatives

DW 14"x6.5" SN Performance TobacoSnare DrumPerformance SeriesSize: 14" x 6.5"10-Ply shell made from...

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 366454

$658

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DW Satin Oil 14"x05" Snare - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

DW Satin Oil 14"x05" Snare

by DW

Professional Blues Recording

Key Feature:

• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth

✓ PROS

• Excellent for recording and live performance
• Warmer alternative to metal snares

✗ CONS

• More expensive than metal alternatives
• Sensitive to humidity and temperature

DW Satin Oil 14"x05" SnareSnare DrumSize: 14" x 05"Satin oil version11-Ply maple shell3-Layer...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 246820

$878

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DW 14"x5,5" SN Performance White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

DW 14"x5,5" SN Performance White

by DW

Jazz Recording Blues

Key Feature:

• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth

✓ PROS

• Excellent for recording and live performance
• Natural wood character and resonance

✗ CONS

• Heavier than aluminum options
• More expensive than metal alternatives

DW 14"x55" SN Performance WhiteSnare drumColour: White Marine Pearl14"x55" (10-ply HVX)Chrome...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 329388

$615

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DW 14"x6" Design Snare Blue Gran. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

DW 14"x6" Design Snare Blue Gran.

by DW

Blues Rock Recording

Key Feature:

• Professional tone for all musical applications

✓ PROS

• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
• Warmer alternative to metal snares

✗ CONS

• May lack cutting power for heavy music
• Sensitive to humidity and temperature

DW 14"x6" Design Snare Blue Gran.Snare DrumLimited Thomann editionSize: 14" x 06"8-ply shell made...

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 611453

$366

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DW 14"x6,5" SN Performance Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

DW 14"x6,5" SN Performance Black

by DW

Recording Natural Tone Jazz

Key Feature:

• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth

✓ PROS

• Warmer alternative to metal snares
• Excellent for recording and live performance

✗ CONS

• May lack cutting power for heavy music
• Sensitive to humidity and temperature

DW 14"x65" SN Performance BlackSnare DrumSize: 14 "x 6.5"10-layer drum shellMaterial: handselected...

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 359880

$659

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#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

DW Satin Oil 14"x05" Snare

by DW

Natural Tone Jazz Professional

Key Feature:

• Professional tone for all musical applications

✓ PROS

• Professional tone for all musical applications
• Natural wood character and resonance

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to humidity and temperature
• More expensive than metal alternatives

DW Satin Oil 14"x05" SnareSnare DrumSize: 14" x 05"Satin oil version10-Ply maple wood shell6-Ply...

⭐ 5.0/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 111550

$855

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DW 14"x5,5" SN Performance Cherry - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

DW 14"x5,5" SN Performance Cherry

by DW

Professional Jazz Recording

Key Feature:

• Warmer alternative to metal snares

✓ PROS

• Professional tone for all musical applications
• Warmer alternative to metal snares

✗ CONS

• May lack cutting power for heavy music
• Wood maintenance and care required

DW 14"x5.5" SN Performance CherrySnare DrumSize: 14" x 5.5"Colour: Cherry StainChrome...

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 530304

$692

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DW Finish Ply 14"x05" Snare 150 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

DW Finish Ply 14"x05" Snare 150

by DW

Recording Jazz Professional

Key Feature:

• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth

✓ PROS

• Warmer alternative to metal snares
• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth

✗ CONS

• Heavier than aluminum options
• More expensive than metal alternatives

DW Finish Ply 14"x05" Snare 150Snare DrumFinish Ply version11-Ply maple shell3-Ply reinforcing ringChrome...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 217770

$802

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DW PDP 14"x5,5" Black Wax Snare - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

DW PDP 14"x5,5" Black Wax Snare

by DW

Rock Recording Natural Tone

Key Feature:

• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth

✓ PROS

• Excellent for recording and live performance
• Natural wood character and resonance

✗ CONS

• Heavier than aluminum options
• Wood maintenance and care required

DW PDP 14"x55" Black Wax SnareSnare DrumSize: 14" x 5.5"Drum shell made of 10 layers of mapleMatt...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 373425

$274

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DW PDP 14"x6,5" Black Wax Snare - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

DW PDP 14"x6,5" Black Wax Snare

by DW

Professional Blues Jazz

Key Feature:

• Warmer alternative to metal snares

✓ PROS

• Natural wood character and resonance
• Professional tone for all musical applications

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to humidity and temperature
• More expensive than metal alternatives

DW PDP 14"x65" Black Wax SnareSnare DrumSize: 14" x 6.5"Shell made of 10-ply maple woodMatte...

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 373428

$281

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How to Choose the Best 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced 14" wooden snare drums typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

Best DW 14" Wooden Snare Drums 2025

DW PDP 14"x6,5" CM Exotic HM

DW PDP 14"x6,5" Walnut Stain Sn

DW 14"x5,5" SN Performance Charc.

DW 14"x6,5" SN Performance Pewter

DW PDP 14"x6,5" Ox Blood Snare

DW 14"x6,5" SN Performance Tobaco

DW Satin Oil 14"x05" Snare

DW 14"x5,5" SN Performance White

DW 14"x6" Design Snare Blue Gran.

DW 14"x6,5" SN Performance Black

DW Satin Oil 14"x05" Snare

DW 14"x5,5" SN Performance Cherry

DW Finish Ply 14"x05" Snare 150

DW PDP 14"x5,5" Black Wax Snare

DW PDP 14"x6,5" Black Wax Snare

How to Choose the Best 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 14" wooden snare drums?

How much should I spend on 14" wooden snare drums?

Are expensive 14" wooden snare drums worth the investment?

What are the best brands for 14" wooden snare drums?

Should I buy 14" wooden snare drums online or in-store?

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