DrumCraft 14"x5,5" Vanguard Snare Maple
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DrumCraft
14"x5,5" Vanguard Snare Maple
Product Info
Article Number:
567775
Brand:
DrumCraft
Model:
14"x5,5" Vanguard Snare Maple
Category:
14" Wooden Snare Drums
Price:
$244.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The DrumCraft Vanguard is a seriously good-sounding maple snare for the money. It’s got a pleasing warmth and responsiveness that makes it versatile – perfect for gigging musicians needing a reliable, well-built snare without a premium price tag. The finish is a bonus, offering a vibrant look without sacrificing quality.
Product Description
- DrumCraft 14"x5.5" Vanguard Snare Maple
- Snare Drum
- Size: 14" x 05"
- Vanguard Series
- 7.2 mm thick
- 6-ply maple shell
- 45° Bearing edge
- High-gloss lacquered shell
- Chrome hardware
- Remo UT drum heads
- Warm
- round sound suitable for any style
- Colour: Blue Burst
PROS
- • Maple shell delivers a warm, resonant tone with good sensitivity.
- • 45° bearing edge promotes a controlled, articulate rimshot response.
- • High-gloss lacquer finish looks sharp and provides a durable protective layer.
- • Chrome hardware feels solid and contributes to the snare's overall quality.
CONS
- • The 6-ply construction, while warm, might lack the ultimate projection of thicker shells.
- • Remo UT heads are decent stock heads, but upgrading would further enhance the tone.
- • Blue Burst finish, while attractive, may not appeal to all players' aesthetic preferences.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
14" x 5.5"
Shell Material
Maple
Ply Count
6
Hoops
Chrome-plated brass
Strainer
Standard DrumCraft throw-off
Weight
Approximately 12 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birch snare drums tend to be brighter and more cutting, while this maple snare offers a rounder, more focused tone with a bit more low-end warmth.
Like any high-gloss finish, it requires care; it's not as forgiving as a satin finish and can show scratches more easily, but the lacquer provides decent protection.
DrumCraft has a reputation for solid construction, and this snare feels well-made with robust hardware and a consistently assembled shell – definitely punching above its weight class.
