Best 14" Wooden Snare Drums Under $200 2025

Affordable 14" wooden snare drums under $200 - great value without compromising quality

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

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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

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x5,5" Snare -SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x5,5" Snare -SB

by DrumCraft

Rock Blues Natural Tone

Key Feature:

• Warmer alternative to metal snares

✓ PROS

• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
• Natural wood character and resonance

✗ CONS

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

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x5.5" Snare -SBSnare Drum6 SeriesSize: 14" x 5.5"Shell material: Maple /...

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 523852

$182

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Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Birch SD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Birch SD

by Gretsch Drums

Rock Natural Tone Jazz

Key Feature:

• Warmer alternative to metal snares

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Birch SDSnare DrumSize: 14" x 05"8-ply birch shellChrome...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 609668

$187

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DrumCraft Series 6 14"x6,5" Snare -SWB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x6,5" Snare -SWB

by DrumCraft

Recording Natural Tone Professional

Key Feature:

• Excellent for recording and live performance

✓ PROS

• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
• Natural wood character and resonance

✗ CONS

• Wood maintenance and care required
• Heavier than aluminum options

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x6.5" Snare -SWBSnare DrumSeries 6Size: 14" x 6.5"Shell material: Maple /...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 523871

$186

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DrumCraft Series 6 14"x05" Snare -SWB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x05" Snare -SWB

by DrumCraft

Blues Jazz Professional

Key Feature:

• Warmer alternative to metal snares

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x05" Snare -SWBSnare Drum6 SeriesSize: 14" x 05"Shell material:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 523847

$175

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DrumCraft Series 6 14"x6,5" Snare -SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x6,5" Snare -SB

by DrumCraft

Blues Rock 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
• Heavier than aluminum options

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x6.5" Snare -SBSnare Drum6 SeriesSize: 14" x 6.5"Shell material: Maple /...

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 523868

$193

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DrumCraft Series 6 14"x05" Snare -SBR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x05" Snare -SBR

by DrumCraft

Professional Blues Jazz

Key Feature:

• Excellent for recording and live performance

✓ PROS

• Natural wood character and resonance
• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth

✗ CONS

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

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x05" Snare -SBRSnare DrumSize: 14" x 05"Series 6Shell material:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 543711

$149

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DrumCraft Series 6 14"x5,5" Snare -BP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x5,5" Snare -BP

by DrumCraft

Rock Recording Professional

Key Feature:

• Excellent for recording and live performance

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x5.5" Snare -BPSnare Drum6 SeriesSize: 14" x 5.5"Shell material:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 523858

$186

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DrumCraft Series 6 14"x05" Snare -SN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x05" Snare -SN

by DrumCraft

Recording Blues Professional

Key Feature:

• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x05" Snare -SNSnare Drum6 SeriesSize: 14" x 05"Shell material: Maple /...

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 523842

$175

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DrumCraft Series 6 14"x6,5" Snare -BP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x6,5" Snare -BP

by DrumCraft

Professional Blues Jazz

Key Feature:

• Natural wood character and resonance

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x6.5" Snare -BPSnare Drum6 SeriesSize: 14" x 6.5"Shell material: Maple /...

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 523862

$186

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Mapex 14"x8" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Mapex 14"x8" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL

by Mapex

Rock Jazz Natural Tone

Key Feature:

• Professional tone for all musical applications

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Mapex 14"x8" MPX Hybrid Snare CNLSnare DrumSize: 14" x 08"MPX Series7.2 mm thick maple/poplar...

⭐ 5.0/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 564380

$186

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Yamaha Stage Custom 14"x5,5" Snare RB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.4/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha Stage Custom 14"x5,5" Snare RB

by Yamaha

Blues Jazz Professional

Key Feature:

• Natural wood character and resonance

✓ PROS

• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
• Excellent for recording and live performance

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha Stage Custom 14"x55" Snare RBSnare DrumSize: 14" x 5.5"Stage Custom SeriesDrum shell...

⭐ 4.4/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 449810

$186

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DrumCraft Series 6 14"x6,5" Snare -SBB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x6,5" Snare -SBB

by DrumCraft

Recording Professional Blues

Key Feature:

• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to humidity and temperature
• Heavier than aluminum options

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x6.5" Snare -SBBSnare DrumSize: 14" x 6.5"6 SeriesShell material: Maple /...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 543726

$175

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Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL

by Mapex

Jazz Professional Recording

Key Feature:

• Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Heavier than aluminum options
• Wood maintenance and care required

Mapex 14"x6.5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNLSnare DrumSize: 14" x 6.5"MPX Series7.2 mm thick maple/poplar...

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 564382

$175

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Tama 14"x05" Imperialstar Sn. -BOB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Tama 14"x05" Imperialstar Sn. -BOB

by Tama

Professional Jazz 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"x05" Imperialstar Sn. -BOBSnare DrumSize: 14" x 05"Imperialstar Series6-Ply8 mm thick...

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 557459

$164

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Pearl Export 14"x5,5" Snare #31 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Pearl Export 14"x5,5" Snare #31

by Pearl

Blues Natural Tone Recording

Key Feature:

• Natural wood character and resonance

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Pearl Export 14"x55" Snare #31Snare DrumSize: 14" x 5.5"Export seriesPoplar/Mahogany...

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 387289

$142

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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 Under $200 2025

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x5,5" Snare -SB

Gretsch Drums 14"x05" Full Range Birch SD

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x6,5" Snare -SWB

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x05" Snare -SWB

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x6,5" Snare -SB

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x05" Snare -SBR

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x5,5" Snare -BP

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x05" Snare -SN

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x6,5" Snare -BP

Mapex 14"x8" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL

Yamaha Stage Custom 14"x5,5" Snare RB

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x6,5" Snare -SBB

Mapex 14"x6,5" MPX Hybrid Snare CNL

Tama 14"x05" Imperialstar Sn. -BOB

Pearl Export 14"x5,5" Snare #31

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?

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