DW 14"x5,5" SN Performance White
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DW
14"x5,5" SN Performance White
Product Info
Article Number:
329388
Brand:
DW
Model:
14"x5,5" SN Performance White
Category:
14" Wooden Snare Drums
Price:
$614.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This DW Performance snare is a fantastic all-around option – it's got a bright, punchy sound with excellent clarity and tuning stability. The HVX shell construction gives it a really nice focused character, making it ideal for players needing articulate backbeats or crisp rimshots, particularly in genres like rock, pop, and funk.
Product Description
- DW 14"x5
- 5" SN Performance White
- Snare drum
- Colour: White Marine Pearl
- 14"x5
- 5" (10-ply HVX)
- Chrome hardware
- Standard triple steel hoops
- Shell made of hand-selected North American hard rock maple
- New HVX drum shell
- True Pitch tuning rods
- Deeper
- punchy fundamental tones through clear resonant head and sound projector
PROS
- • HVX shell delivers focused, articulate tone with surprising projection
- • Hand-selected maple provides warmth and musicality lacking in birch alternatives
- • True-Pitch rods enable precise, repeatable tuning adjustments
- • Chrome hardware is durable, responsive, and visually appealing.
CONS
- • Performance White finish can be prone to stick marks and fingerprints
- • Smaller sizes can be challenging for beginners needing more 'boom'
- • HVX shells, while excellent, might lack the extreme low-end thump of thicker shells.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
14 in x 5.5 in
Shell Material
North American Hard Rock Maple
Ply Count
10
Hoops
Standard Triple Steel
Strainer
DW Standard
Weight
Approximately 12 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
HVX shells are designed for improved resonance and projection, resulting in a more focused and controlled tone compared to earlier maple DW snares.
Absolutely – they make achieving consistent, accurate tuning much easier, especially when tuning quickly between gigs or rehearsals.
While it leans towards brighter tones, the maple shell's inherent warmth allows for a surprising amount of versatility; it's not a one-trick pony.
