Gretsch Drums 14"X5,5" Broadkaster SD 60s
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Gretsch Drums
14"X5,5" Broadkaster SD 60s
Product Info
Article Number:
473183
Brand:
Gretsch Drums
Model:
14"X5,5" Broadkaster SD 60s
Category:
14" Wooden Snare Drums
Price:
$1,131.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Broadkaster SD 60s is a seriously classy snare—the maple/poplar blend gives it a vintage warmth that’s perfect for classic rock, jazz, or anything needing a refined, controlled backbeat. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the build quality and tone make it a fantastic choice for working pros and serious hobbyists.
Product Description
- Gretsch Drums 14"X5
- 5" Broadkaster SD 60s
- Snare
- Size: 14" x 5.5"
- Maple / Poplar shell with microsensitive snare strainer
- Single flanged 301 hoops
- 20-Wire spiral snare wires
- 8 Double lugs
- Finish: '60s Marine Pearl Nitron
PROS
- • Maple/poplar construction delivers a warm, resonant, and focused tone.
- • 60s Marine Pearl Nitron finish is stunning and offers excellent durability.
- • Single-flanged hoops enhance sensitivity and responsiveness for nuanced playing.
- • 20-wire spiral snare wires provide a crisp, cracky, and controlled snare response.
CONS
- • The Marine Pearl finish might be too visually bold for some players.
- • Maple/poplar blend lacks the outright projection of all-maple snares.
- • The 8-lug configuration limits the extreme low-end thump some prefer.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
14 in x 5.5 in
Shell Material
Maple/Poplar
Ply Count
5
Hoops
Single Flanged 301
Strainer
Microsensitive
Weight
Approximately 1.3 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The maple/poplar mix softens the high-end frequencies, making it warmer and less cutting than a full maple, while retaining a good amount of projection.
While durable, any pearl finish is susceptible to chipping with hard impacts; proper care and a good gig bag are essential to protect it.
They provide a tighter, more controlled crack than traditional wires, which is ideal for recording or quieter gigs where you don’t want excessive overtones.
