Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Walnut SD
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Gretsch Drums
14"x6.5" Full Range Walnut SD
Product Info
Article Number:
609675
Brand:
Gretsch Drums
Model:
14"x6.5" Full Range Walnut SD
Category:
14" Wooden Snare Drums
Price:
$547.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Gretsch Full Range Walnut snare is a real gem. The walnut shell gives it a beautiful, warm tone with a surprising amount of cut—it's versatile enough for jazz, blues, and even some lighter rock. If you're looking for a refined, vintage-inspired snare without the vintage price tag, this is a solid choice.
Product Description
- Gretsch Drums 14"x6.5" Full Range Walnut SD
- Snare Drum
- Size: 14" x 6.5"
- Barrel-shaped walnut shell with 8 mm reinforcement rings
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Triple-flanged 3.0 mm hoops
- 30° bearing edge
- Snare wires with 20 brass strands
- Tensioning rods with brass mount
- Remo drumheads
- Colour: Natural
- matte
PROS
- • Walnut shell delivers warm, focused tone with surprising projection.
- • Reinforcement rings enhance stability and sustain at higher volumes.
- • Triple-flanged hoops offer improved resonance and tuning stability.
- • Brass strainer provides smooth, reliable snare wire adjustment.
CONS
- • Walnut's tonal character might be too mellow for some modern genres.
- • The natural matte finish shows fingerprints and handling marks easily.
- • Reinforcement rings can slightly dampen the shell's natural resonance.
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Key Features
Size
14" x 6.5"
Shell Material
Walnut
Ply Count
6
Hoops
Triple-flanged 3.0mm Chrome
Strainer
Brass Mount
Weight
Approximately 1.3 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Walnut is generally warmer and darker than maple, lacking some of maple’s brighter, more cutting edge. It’s more about a round, full tone than a crisp attack.
Yes, it comes with Remo heads, which are a good starting point. The standard 3.0mm hoops are compatible with almost any aftermarket snare head you'd want to try.
They're there to control overtones and enhance stability, not to kill the tone. You'll still get plenty of resonance, but with a more controlled and focused sound.
