Best 14" Wooden Snare Drums for Blues 2026
Perfect 14" wooden snare drums for blues - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
4.9/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Maple SD
Natural Tone
Rock
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Professional tone for all musical applications
✓ PROS
- • Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
- • Professional tone for all musical applications
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
- • May lack cutting power for heavy music
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Maple SDSnare DrumSize: 14" x 6.5"Barrel-shaped maple shell with...
⭐
4.9/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609677
$548
#2
⭐
4.7/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Walnut SD
Professional
Blues
Natural Tone
Key Feature:
• Professional tone for all musical applications
✓ PROS
- • Natural wood character and resonance
- • Excellent for recording and live performance
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
- • Wood maintenance and care required
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Walnut SDSnare DrumSize: 14" x 6.5"Barrel-shaped walnut shell...
⭐
4.7/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 609675
$548
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch Drums 14"X5.5" Broadkaster SD NT.
Blues
Jazz
Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent for recording and live performance
✓ PROS
- • Natural wood character and resonance
- • Warmer alternative to metal snares
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than metal alternatives
- • Heavier than aluminum options
Gretsch Drums 14"X5.5" Broadkaster SD NT.Snare DrumSize: 14" x 5.5"Broadkaster seriesMaterial:...
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4.8/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 617344
$1,098
#4
⭐
4.4/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Noble & Cooley 14"x05" Sassafras Solid Snare
Rock
Natural Tone
Professional
Key Feature:
• Warmer alternative to metal snares
✓ PROS
- • Warmer alternative to metal snares
- • Natural wood character and resonance
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than metal alternatives
- • May lack cutting power for heavy music
Noble & Cooley 14"x05" Sassafras Solid SnareSnare DrumLimited special editionSize: 14" x...
⭐
4.4/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611850
$1,704
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch Drums 14"X6.5" Broadkaster SD NT.
Natural Tone
Blues
Professional
Key Feature:
• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
✓ PROS
- • Professional tone for all musical applications
- • Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
- • Heavier than aluminum options
Gretsch Drums 14"X6.5" Broadkaster SD NT.Snare DrumSize: 14" x 6.5"Material: 3-ply maple / poplar...
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4.9/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 617345
$1,154
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Varus 14"x07" Olive Ash Stave Snare
by
Varus
Recording
Professional
Natural Tone
Key Feature:
• Excellent for recording and live performance
✓ PROS
- • Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
- • Natural wood character and resonance
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than aluminum options
- • Wood maintenance and care required
Varus 14"x07" Olive Ash Stave SnareSnare DrumSize: 14" x 07"14 mm solid shell made of olive /...
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4.6/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612231
$1,044
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Tama 14"x6,5" S.L.P. Snare -MZB ltd
by
Tama
Rock
Natural Tone
Recording
Key Feature:
• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
✓ PROS
- • Warmer alternative to metal snares
- • Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
✗ CONS
- • Wood maintenance and care required
- • May lack cutting power for heavy music
Tama 14"x6.5" S.L.P. Snare -MZB ltdSnare DrumLimited editionSize: 14" x 6.5"Shell material: Hybrid...
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 616444
$494
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Gretsch Drums 14"x08" Full Range Hybrid SD
Natural Tone
Professional
Recording
Key Feature:
• Natural wood character and resonance
✓ PROS
- • Professional tone for all musical applications
- • Excellent for recording and live performance
✗ CONS
- • May lack cutting power for heavy music
- • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
Gretsch Drums 14"x08" Full Range Hybrid SDSnare DrumSize: 14" x 08"16-ply hybrid shell made of...
⭐
4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 609674
$351
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
DW PDP 14"x6,5" CM Exotic WTC
by
DW
Jazz
Professional
Rock
Key Feature:
• Warmer alternative to metal snares
✓ PROS
- • Professional tone for all musical applications
- • Warmer alternative to metal snares
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
- • Wood maintenance and care required
DW PDP 14"x6.5" CM Exotic WTCSnare DrumConcept Maple Exotic SeriesSize: 14" x 6.5"10-ply maple...
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4.5/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605271
$395
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Noble & Cooley 14"x06" Sassafras Solid Snare
Recording
Professional
Rock
Key Feature:
• Professional tone for all musical applications
✓ PROS
- • Professional tone for all musical applications
- • Warmer alternative to metal snares
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
- • Heavier than aluminum options
Noble & Cooley 14"x06" Sassafras Solid SnareSnare DrumLimited special editionSize: 14" x...
⭐
4.8/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611851
$1,704
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Slingerland 14"x07" Radio King Snare BS
by
Slingerland
Natural Tone
Rock
Blues
Key Feature:
• Warmer alternative to metal snares
✓ PROS
- • Natural wood character and resonance
- • Excellent for recording and live performance
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than metal alternatives
- • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
Slingerland 14"x07" Radio King Snare BSSnare DrumSize: 14" x 07"Limited to 50 piecesEach one...
⭐
4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 609544
$2,474
#12
⭐
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
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Tama 14"x06" Starphonic Spruce
by
Tama
Recording
Rock
Blues
Key Feature:
• Natural wood character and resonance
✓ PROS
- • Professional tone for all musical applications
- • Natural wood character and resonance
✗ CONS
- • Wood maintenance and care required
- • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
Tama 14"x06" Starphonic SpruceSnare DrumSize: 14" x 06"Starphonic Spruce Series9-ply8 mm thick...
⭐
4.7/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606476
$648
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Birch SD
Natural Tone
Professional
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
✓ PROS
- • Natural wood character and resonance
- • Excellent for recording and live performance
✗ CONS
- • May lack cutting power for heavy music
- • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Birch SDSnare DrumSize: 14" x 6.5"8-ply birch shellChrome-plated...
⭐
4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 609669
$219
#15
⭐
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
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.
