DW 14"x5,5" SN Performance White

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DW 14"x5,5" SN Performance White

DW

14"x5,5" SN Performance White

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 329388
Brand: DW
Model: 14"x5,5" SN Performance White
Price: $614.90

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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.

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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.

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