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DW Collector's Series Supersonic Snare Drum - 5.5 x 14-inch - Natural Satin Oil

5.5" x 14" Maple Snare Drum with 3.0mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Natural Satin Oil
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Solid Maple Snare with DW's Snare Bridge Rail System

Built from a 1/2" of solid North American hard rock maple and featuring a patented rail snare system, the DW Collector's Series Super-Sonic snare drum promises resonance and sensitivity unmatched by others in its class. The Super-Sonic brings DW's pre-tensioned, adjustable Snare Bridge design to a deeply satisfying solid maple shell. The result? Unlimited tonal potential and snare response that rivals even high-end concert snares. Collector's Series hardware, including 3.0mm True-Hoops and DW's dependable MAG/3P snare hardware, as well as an understated satin oil finish and DW's iconic lugs, make the Super-Sonic snare drum from Sweetwater a must for any serious player.

Pre-tensioned Snare Bridge

DW's patented Snare Bridge draws inspiration from a celebrated design of the early 1960s. This adjustable cast metal snare rail is pretensioned with DW True-Tone snare wires that sit perfectly flush against the bottom head. This gives the Super-Sonic a sensitivity that rivals some of the finest concert snares money can buy.

Solid maple shell

Taking another page from history's playbook, the DW Super-Sonic boasts a solid shell of 1/2" hard rock maple, for incredible resonance to match its elevated sensitivity. Ghost notes come across loud and clear. Rimshots carry to the back row. Onstage or in the studio, the DW Super-Sonic is sure to please even the most dynamic drummers.

Collector's Series hardware

Your DW Super-Sonic snare features some of the most handsome and high-performance shell hardware available:

  • True-Pitch tension rods permit fine tuning adjustments
  • Magnetic MAG throw off holds snares in the "on" position, even as tension is reduced
  • 3P butt plate offers low, medium, and high snare tensions with the flip of a lever
  • Triple-flanged 3.0mm True-Hoops deliver a fat, crisp, open attack
  • Brass-ended True-Tone snare wires unlock the utmost in snare sensitivity

DW Collector's Series Super-Sonic 14" Snare Drum Features:

  • Patented Snare Bridge rail system holds wires flush against the bottom head
  • Sensitivity that rivals concert snare drums
  • Solid maple shell exhibits unmatched resonance
  • Great-looking Natural Satin Oil finish
  • Iconic DW lugs and hardware
  • 3.0mm triple-flanged True-Hoops deliver a fat, crisp, open attack
  • Fine-threaded True-Pitch tension rods help keep heads perfectly in tune
  • MAG throw off and 3P butt plate offer unmatched snare control and dependability
  • Includes DW-designed Remo USA drumheads
  • Size: 5.5" x 14"

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Snare
  • Drum Depth: 5.5"
  • Drum Diameter: 14"
  • Shell Material: Maple
  • Shell Construction: 0.5" Solid
  • Hoops: 3.0mm Triple-flanged
  • Lugs: 10 x Turret Lugs
  • Color: Natural
  • Finish: Satin Oil
  • Heads: DW by Remo USA
  • Manufacturer Part Number: DRSO5514SPC-TX

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Rated 5/5

If a Radio King and a Dynasonic had a baby...

A few weeks back I purchased a DW Supersonic snare drum, I'm blown away by it. It has great sensitivity due to the snare bridge, but also the amazing crack and powerful rimshot that is the signature of a good solid maple snare drum.

The Sweetwater box showed up as I was loading my car for a gig. I took the drum out of the box, threw it in a case and took it to the gig. I had my DW/Craviotto snare there as well. I figured that I'd use it as a backup, but for the heck of it I threw it on a stand and gave it a shot. I tuned it and put half of a "moongel" on it and it was "perfect". The DW/Craviotto ended up staying in it's case all night.

I own Slingerland Radio Kings of two different eras, a Slingerland single ply Artist, a Noble and Cooley SS Classic, a DW Solid Shell, a DW Super Solid, the aforementioned DW/Craviotto, and a Gretsch Stanton Moore Signature. It's fair to say that I'm pretty familiar with the attributes of single ply maple snare drums, and appreciate what they can do. I also have owned a Rogers Dynasonic for many years, I've always liked a snare drum with a snare bridge.

This drum is an absolute winner. I think that it is destined to be an iconic drum that will build a big following. If you play one, you too will believe!
Music background: Drummer/percussionist forever.
See also: Snares, DW, DW Snare Drums
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