Best 14" Wooden Snare Drums Under $2,000 2025
Affordable 14" wooden snare drums under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025
Noble & Cooley 14"x07" Classic Snare Tulip
- • Warmer alternative to metal snares
- • Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
- • More expensive than metal alternatives
- • May lack cutting power for heavy music
Noble & Cooley 14"x07" Classic Snare TulipSnare DrumSize: 14"x 07"Classic...
Noble & Cooley 14"x06" Sassafras Solid Snare
- • Professional tone for all musical applications
- • Warmer alternative to metal snares
- • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
- • Heavier than aluminum options
Noble & Cooley 14"x06" Sassafras Solid SnareSnare DrumLimited special editionSize: 14" x...
Black Swamp Percussion Multisonic Snare MS514MD-CR
- • Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
- • Natural wood character and resonance
- • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
- • Wood maintenance and care required
Black Swamp Percussion Multisonic Snare MS514MD-CRMultisonic Snare DrumSize: 14" x 5"Shell made of 7-ply...
Noble & Cooley 14"x05" Sassafras Solid Snare
- • Warmer alternative to metal snares
- • Natural wood character and resonance
- • More expensive than metal alternatives
- • May lack cutting power for heavy music
Noble & Cooley 14"x05" Sassafras Solid SnareSnare DrumLimited special editionSize: 14" x...
Gretsch Drums 14"X6.5" Broadkaster SD NT.
- • Professional tone for all musical applications
- • Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
- • 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...
Noble & Cooley 14"x05" Classic Snare Cherry
- • Professional tone for all musical applications
- • Warmer alternative to metal snares
- • Wood maintenance and care required
- • More expensive than metal alternatives
Noble & Cooley 14"x05" Classic Snare CherrySnare DrumSize: 14" x 05"Classic Cherry...
Gretsch Drums 14"x6,5" USA Custom Snare Drum
- • Professional tone for all musical applications
- • Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
- • May lack cutting power for heavy music
- • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
Gretsch Drums 14"x65" USA Custom Snare DrumSnare DrumSize: 14" x 6.5"Shell material: 6.72 mm...
Gretsch Drums 14"x5,5" USA Custom Snare Drum
- • Natural wood character and resonance
- • Professional tone for all musical applications
- • Wood maintenance and care required
- • Heavier than aluminum options
Gretsch Drums 14"x55" USA Custom Snare DrumSnare DrumSize: 14" x 5.5"Shell material: 6.72 mm...
Noble & Cooley 14"x05" Classic Snare Maple
- • Natural wood character and resonance
- • Excellent for recording and live performance
- • Heavier than aluminum options
- • May lack cutting power for heavy music
Noble & Cooley 14"x05" Classic Snare MapleSnare DrumSize: 14" x 05"Classic seriesFinish Clear...
Sonor 14"x06" ProLite Snare Ebony DC
- • Excellent for recording and live performance
- • Standard 14-inch size with wood warmth
- • May lack cutting power for heavy music
- • Wood maintenance and care required
Sonor 14 "x 06" ProLite snare ebony DC., Sonor ProLite SnareDrum shell features a 45° bearing edge and is...
Rogers 14"x05" Dyna-Sonic Mod.36-BP
- • Excellent for recording and live performance
- • Natural wood character and resonance
- • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
- • Heavier than aluminum options
Rogers 14"x05" Dyna-Sonic Mod.36-BPSnare DrumSize: 14" x 05"Model: #36-BPBeavertail...
Noble & Cooley 14"x05" Classic Walnut White
- • Excellent for recording and live performance
- • Natural wood character and resonance
- • May lack cutting power for heavy music
- • Wood maintenance and care required
Noble & Cooley 14"x5.5" Classic Walnut WhiteSnare DrumSize: 14" x 5.5"Classic SeriesSolid...
Sonor 14"x5,25" Signature G.Harrison
- • Professional tone for all musical applications
- • Natural wood character and resonance
- • More expensive than metal alternatives
- • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
Sonor 14"x525" Signature G.HarrisonSnare DrumGavin Harrison Protean snare drumpremium versionSize: 14" x...
Sonor AS 12 1406 CM Artist Snare
- • Natural wood character and resonance
- • Warmer alternative to metal snares
- • More expensive than metal alternatives
- • May lack cutting power for heavy music
Sonor AS 12 1406 CM Artist Snare, Snare DrumPerfect as an all-round snare drum, this model has a 9-ply maple shell...
Gretsch Drums 14"x7" 140th Anniversary Snare
- • Professional tone for all musical applications
- • Warmer alternative to metal snares
- • Heavier than aluminum options
- • Sensitive to humidity and temperature
Gretsch Drums 14"x7" 140th Anniversary SnareSnare Drum140th Anniversary model limited to 140 pieces with bag...
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