Dialtune 14"x6,5" Maple Matte Black SD
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Dialtune
14"x6,5" Maple Matte Black SD
Product Info
Article Number:
604337
Brand:
Dialtune
Model:
14"x6,5" Maple Matte Black SD
Category:
14" Wooden Snare Drums
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Dialtune snare is a seriously clever piece of kit. The tuning system is the star, letting you dial in exactly the sound you want, and the maple shell provides a really pleasing warmth. It’s perfect for gigging musicians or studio players who value precision and a refined tone.
Product Description
- Dialtune 14"x6.5" Maple Matte Black SD
- Snare Drum
- Size: 14" x 6.5"
- 8-ply
- matte lacquer finish maple shell
- Patented tuning system with synthetic fibre cable
- Independent tuning controllers for batter and resonant drumhead
- Cast lugs
- Patented quick-tension hoops: Drumhead can be replaced in under a minute
- Compact lever-style strainer
- Warm
- resonant sound and wide tuning range
- Crisp sound when tuned tightly
- Powerful sound with good resonance when tuned loosely
- Colour: Black
- matte
- Includes replacement snare wires and Allen key
PROS
- • The patented tuning system offers unprecedented tuning flexibility and repeatability.
- • 8-ply maple shell delivers a warm, resonant tone with surprising projection.
- • Quick-tension hoops drastically reduce drumhead changes – a real time saver.
- • Matte black lacquer provides a sophisticated look and controlled stick response.
CONS
- • The synthetic fibre tuning cables might feel unusual to some traditionalists.
- • The compact strainer, while functional, may lack the robustness of heavier-duty models.
- • The maple shell, while versatile, may not offer the extreme crack of a birch snare.
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Key Features
Size
14" x 6.5"
Shell Material
Maple
Ply Count
8-ply
Hoops
Patented Quick-Tension Hoops
Strainer
Compact Lever-Style
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It uses synthetic fibre cables connected to independent controllers – it’s intuitive but takes a few minutes to understand the nuances. Once mastered, it’s incredibly precise.
Absolutely! You can realistically swap drumheads in under a minute, which is a huge advantage for tuning adjustments on the fly.
It’s warmer and more resonant than many birch snares, but with a bit more projection than some deeper maple models. It sits nicely between those two extremes.
