DW 13"x5,5" Aluminium Snare
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DW
13"x5,5" Aluminium Snare
Product Info
Article Number:
337007
Brand:
DW
Model:
13"x5,5" Aluminium Snare
Category:
Aluminium Snare Drums
Price:
$790.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This DW Collector's Series aluminum snare is a statement piece – incredibly bright, articulate, and responsive. It's built like a tank with DW’s signature hardware and hoops. Perfect for players seeking a distinctive, metallic sound for funk, jazz, or recording where a crisp backbeat is essential.
Product Description
- DW 13" x 5.5" Aluminium Snare
- Snare drum
- DW Collector's Series
- Size: 13" x 5.5"
- Material: heavy solid aluminium shell with reinforcing rings
- MAG snare lift
- Full
- yet open
- metallic sounding tone with many overtones
- Satin chrome hardware
- DW MAG snare lift
- True Tone snare
- True Hoop hoops
- Ribbed shell surface
PROS
- • Solid aluminum shell delivers bright, cutting, and complex overtones.
- • MAG snare lift provides exceptional sensitivity and responsiveness.
- • True Hoop hoops enhance resonance and tuning stability.
- • Satin chrome hardware exudes DW’s premium build quality and aesthetics.
CONS
- • Aluminum shells can be unforgiving; lacks warmth of wood.
- • The bright tone isn't universally appealing; may need dampening.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many drummers.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
13 in x 5.5 in
Shell Material
Heavy Solid Aluminum
Shell Thickness
0.9mm
Hoops
DW True Hoop
Strainer
DW MAG
Weight
6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aluminum generally offers more sustain and a longer decay than maple, creating a more ringing tone.
They significantly increase shell rigidity, focusing the tone and improving projection while preventing unwanted shell distortion.
The MAG strainer is renowned for its smooth action and minimal impact on sensitivity, providing precise control over the snare response.
