Best 14" Wooden Snare Drums for Rock 2025

Perfect 14" wooden snare drums for rock - easy to play and learn on

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

Noble & Cooley 14"x05" Sassafras Solid Snare - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Noble & Cooley 14"x05" Sassafras Solid Snare

by Noble & Cooley

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

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Noble & Cooley 14"x06" Sassafras Solid Snare - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Noble & Cooley 14"x06" Sassafras Solid Snare

by Noble & Cooley

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

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Gretsch Drums 14"x08" Full Range Hybrid SD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Gretsch Drums 14"x08" Full Range Hybrid SD

by Gretsch Drums

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

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Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Broadkaster SD Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Broadkaster SD Natural

by Gretsch Drums

Natural Tone Recording Jazz

Key Feature:

• Natural wood character and resonance

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to humidity and temperature
• Heavier than aluminum options

Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Broadkaster SD NaturalSnare DrumSize: 14" x 05"Broadkaster seriesMaterial:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 617343

$1,098

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Slingerland 14"x07" Radio King Snare BS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Tama 14"x6,5" S.L.P. Snare -MZB ltd - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Tama 14"x6,5" SP1465 Simon Phillips - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Tama 14"x6,5" SP1465 Simon Phillips

by Tama

Jazz Rock Natural Tone

Key Feature:

• Warmer alternative to metal snares

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• More expensive than metal alternatives
• May lack cutting power for heavy music

Tama 14"x6.5" SP1465 Simon PhillipsSnare DrumSize: 14" x 6.5"Simon Phillips Signature model6 mm...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 606467

$1,297

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Gretsch Drums 14"X6.5" Broadkaster SD NT. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Gretsch Drums 14"X6.5" Broadkaster SD NT.

by Gretsch Drums

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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 617345

$1,154

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Yamaha 14"x5,5" Tour Custom Snare LS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha 14"x5,5" Tour Custom Snare LS

by Yamaha

Blues Rock Professional

Key Feature:

• Excellent for recording and live performance

✓ PROS

• Professional tone for all musical applications
• Excellent for recording and live performance

✗ CONS

• More expensive than metal alternatives
• Heavier than aluminum options

Yamaha 14"x5.5" Tour Custom Snare LSSnare DrumSize: 14" x 5.5"Tour Custom Series6-ply5.6 mm thick...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 616727

$384

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

#10

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 605271

$395

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Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Walnut SD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Walnut SD

by Gretsch Drums

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

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Varus 14"x07" Olive Ash Stave Snare - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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 /...

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 612231

$1,044

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

#13

⭐ 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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Gretsch Drums 14"X5.5" Broadkaster SD NT. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Gretsch Drums 14"X5.5" Broadkaster SD NT.

by Gretsch Drums

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:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 617344

$1,098

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Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Maple SD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Maple SD

by Gretsch Drums

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

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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 14" Wooden Snare Drums for Rock 2025

Noble & Cooley 14"x05" Sassafras Solid Snare

Noble & Cooley 14"x06" Sassafras Solid Snare

Gretsch Drums 14"x08" Full Range Hybrid SD

Gretsch Drums 14"X05" Broadkaster SD Natural

Slingerland 14"x07" Radio King Snare BS

Tama 14"x6,5" S.L.P. Snare -MZB ltd

Tama 14"x6,5" SP1465 Simon Phillips

Gretsch Drums 14"X6.5" Broadkaster SD NT.

Yamaha 14"x5,5" Tour Custom Snare LS

DW PDP 14"x6,5" CM Exotic WTC

Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Walnut SD

Varus 14"x07" Olive Ash Stave Snare

DW PDP 14"x6,5" CM Exotic HM

Gretsch Drums 14"X5.5" Broadkaster SD NT.

Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Maple SD

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?

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