DW 14"x6,5" Performance Steel
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DW
14"x6,5" Performance Steel
Product Info
Article Number:
366458
Brand:
DW
Model:
14"x6,5" Performance Steel
Category:
14" Steel Snare Drums
Price:
$488.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This DW Performance Steel snare is a real workhorse – bright, crisp, and incredibly responsive. It’s perfect for players needing a cutting snare for funk, rock, or anything where you want to really cut through the mix. The build quality is top-notch, as you’d expect from DW, but be mindful of its thinner shell.
Product Description
- DW 14"x 6.5" Performance Steel
- Snare Drum
- Performance Steel Series
- Size: 14" x 6.5"
- Chrome steel drum shell
- Thickness of drum shell: 1 mm
- MAG Throw off snare strainer with butt end system
- Standard 3 mm triple flange steel rims
PROS
- • Chrome steel shell delivers a bright, cutting, and articulate tone.
- • 1mm shell thickness provides exceptional sensitivity and responsiveness.
- • DW’s MAG throw-off ensures smooth, reliable snare action and quiet operation.
- • Triple flange steel hoops enhance tuning stability and projection.
CONS
- • The bright tone may not be ideal for all musical genres; lacks warmth.
- • 1mm shell can be prone to denting with rough handling or excessive force.
- • Premium-priced compared to entry-level steel snare drums.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
14in x 6.5in
Shell Material
Chrome-plated Steel
Shell Thickness
1 mm
Hoops
3 mm Triple Flange Steel
Strainer
MAG Throw-off with Butt End
Weight
Approximately 11 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Performance Steel is brighter and more cutting than the Collector’s Series, which often have warmer, more complex tones due to thicker shells and different finishes.
While it requires more care than thicker shells, it’s durable enough for regular gigging if handled with reasonable care and transported properly.
Yes, the MAG strainer is noticeably quieter than standard strainers, minimizing rattling and unwanted noise when the snare is engaged.
