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DW Performance Series Steel 8 x 14-inch Snare Drum - Polished

8" x 14" Steel Snare Drum with 1.0mm Rolled Shell and Triple-flange Hoops
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Cuts Through Without Unwanted Overtones

Every drummer should have the bold sound of a steel snare drum in their collection, and the DW Performance Series Steel Snare drum is a great choice. Made from thin 1mm rolled steel, this snare has the "ping" of brass without excessive overtones. It's a sound that will cut through any mix, and thanks to the True-Pitch tuning rods, you'll be able to pitch this drum for a variety of styles. For a snare that cracks like thunder without becoming overbearing, you'll be impressed with this DW Performance Series Steel Snare drum.

Engineered for superior sound

DW's Performance Series drums deliver amazing control over your tuning and tone. True-Pitch tuning rods use a tighter threaded tension rod so you can more precisely intonate your kit. True-Pitch tuning rods have 20% more threads than common tuning rods, so the DW Performance Series drums can be tuned more precisely than most drums on the market. Discerning drummers at Sweetwater know that you can count on DW drums for a lifetime of great tone, and this Performance Series Steel Snare is no different.

DW Performance Series Steel Snare Drum Features at a Glance:
  • 8" x 14" steel snare drum
  • 1mm rolled steel shell creates a cutting "crack" with minimal overtones
  • True-Pitch tuning rods feature 20% more threads for precision tuning
Add a capable metal snare to your collection with the DW Performance Series Steel Snare.

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Standard Snare
  • Drum Depth: 8"
  • Drum Diameter: 14"
  • Shell Material: Rolled Steel
  • Shell Construction: 1mm
  • Hoops: Triple-flanged
  • Color: Silver
  • Finish: Polished
  • Heads: DW by Remo USA
  • Manufacturer Part Number: DRPM0814SSCS

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Rated 5/5

I'm In Love

I traded a 1968 Rogers Dyna-Sonic for this and glad I did; put new heads and die cast hoops on it and the crack of it is life.
Rated 5/5

U need this.....U want this!

It was either the DW Performance Steel 8x14 or the highly overpriced hipster A&F Steel and I'm extremely pleased that I chose the DW. This snare is LOUD ASF....I tune it between medium and high but more on the high end. If u tune it too high u loose a lot of the characters of the drum and it chokes but anyway, I normally play brass shells but i played on a friends DW steel and I fell in love with how sensitive it is and its extremely versatile. Ghost notes come through very nicely, i can play metal and hard rock as well as R&B. I have to mention how this snare CRACK hard!!! and if u need to be heard this is the snare for you!!!!
Music background: Duran Duran, The Haunted, Deftones, Outkast, Public Enemy, New Orleans Brass Band, Madonna, Janet, Meshuggah!
Rated 5/5

DW STEEL 8X14 SNARE DRUM.

Versatility in a big shell.....it does everything and the power and volume are there if needed. I t s a well built good looking snare tunes up easy with a wide range of sounds. A nice addition to anyone's drum kit or by its self !
Music background: Gigging Drummer all genre's.
Rated 5/5

PHAT

This snare has one of the absolutely Thicccest tones I've ever heard. I put a puresound super 30 snare wire on it and cranked the reso with 1 turn after finger tight the top and use a BFSD Steve's donut to control overtones. If you are looking for a fatter main snare or side snare this one has the best value and tone for >$500.
Music background: Gigging drummer
Rated 5/5

Awesome!

This dw snare looks and sounds amazing. Worth every penny and then some.
Music background: Gigging drummer
See also: Snares, DW, DW Snare Drums
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