Bringing DW's patented HVX shell technology to a limited-edition finish, the Performance Series maple snare drum combines North American hard rock maple construction with professional-grade hardware and a warm, punchy tonal character. Made in the United States, this 14x6.5" snare features a 10-ply maple shell with horizontal, vertical and diagonal grain orientations designed to produce low, focused fundamentals. A 60-degree back-cut bearing edge contributes to the drum's round attack and warm response, while quarter-sized turret lugs, triple-flange hoops and DW's True-Pitch tension rods provide precise tuning control. The patented MAG throw-off completes the hardware configuration, offering convenient snare engagement. Finished in Black Oyster Glass and limited to just 125 snare drums worldwide, this Performance Series offering pairs distinctive visual styling with DW's established maple shell construction and performance-focused appointments.
HVX Maple Shell Delivers Warm, Punchy Snare Tone
At the heart of this Performance Series snare is a 10-ply shell crafted from 100% North American hard rock maple. DW's patented HVX construction arranges the wood plies in horizontal, vertical and diagonal grain patterns, shaping the shell's response around low, punchy fundamentals. A 60-degree back-cut bearing edge complements this construction, contributing to a rounded attack and warm tonal character. The 14" diameter and 6.5" depth provide a full-size snare configuration suited to a variety of playing styles. Together, the maple construction, specialized grain orientation and bearing edge design give the drum a focused sonic identity rooted in DW's Performance Series engineering.
Professional DW Hardware Supports Precise Tuning Control
DW equips the Performance Series Maple snare with professional hardware designed to support consistent tuning and practical snare operation. Quarter-sized turret lugs provide the series' recognizable hardware profile, while triple-flange hoops complete the shell's tuning assembly. DW's True-Pitch tension rods allow precise adjustments to drumhead tension, helping players dial in their preferred response. The patented MAG throw-off provides a dedicated mechanism for engaging and disengaging the snares, adding straightforward control during performance. Factory-equipped Remo drumheads complete the setup. Together, these components complement the HVX maple shell with a reliable hardware configuration built around tuning accuracy and snare functionality.
Limited-Edition Styling Meets Performance Series Construction
The sleek Black Oyster Glass finish gives this Performance Series snare a distinctive appearance while preserving the familiar design of DW's American-made maple drums. The limited finish is paired with quarter-sized turret lugs, triple-flange hoops and the MAG throw-off, creating a cohesive presentation that reflects the series' professional appointments. Beneath the exterior, the 10-ply HVX maple shell and 60-degree back-cut bearing edge deliver the warm, punchy fundamentals and rounded attack that define this configuration. With production limited to 125 snare drums worldwide, the DW Performance Series snare established shell technology, precise tuning hardware and an exclusive finish in a limited-edition instrument.