When cutting-edge materials meet DW's Custom Shop craftsmanship, you get something like the DW SonicPly Collectors exotic snare drum with black nickel hardware. Designed by DW co-founder John Good and handbuilt in California, this hybrid maple-and-aluminum snare delivers bold tone with surgical clarity. Finished with black nickel hardware and an exotic veneer, it's a standout piece for players who need modern tone, premium construction and visual authority on any stage or session.
DW SonicPly Hybrid Shell for Controlled Power and Punch
This snare's SonicPly shell puts innovation front and center. Built with 12 plies of North American maple and two interior aluminum layers, it delivers the warmth and depth of wood with the focus and bite of metal. The maple keeps your tone full and musical, while the aluminum tightens up the sustain and adds dry articulation. Whether you're whispering ghost notes or cracking rimshots, this shell responds with studio-grade balance and live-stage power.
45-Degree Bearing Edges for Crisp Tone and Quick Response
Precision edges make all the difference—and this snare's 45-degree bearing edges are cut to maximize tone, response and resonance. They help the hybrid shell sing at any dynamic, giving you explosive accents and crisp sensitivity across the board. From jazz to rock to cinematic scoring, this snare adapts with ease and delivers the articulation modern drummers need.
Black Nickel Collector's Hardware That Plays Hard and Looks Sharp
Built with DW's Collector's Series pro hardware and finished in sleek black nickel, this snare doesn't just sound great—it demands attention. MAG throw-off and True Hoops deliver quick adjustments and stable tuning, while full-size turret lugs offer reliable tension and a nod to DW's design legacy. Visually, the contrast between the dark hardware and exotic veneer is nothing short of stunning.
Tour-Grade Design for Every Environment
This snare is made to move—from studio to stage to the road. Collector's Series components like True-Pitch tuning rods and high-spec shell hardware give you reliable performance in any situation. If you need a versatile snare that adapts to your setup and stays consistent under pressure, this is it.
Why the DW SonicPly Collectors Exotic Snare Drum?
The DW SonicPly Collectors exotic snare drum with black nickel hardware blends warmth, precision and style into one showstopping instrument. Its hybrid shell and Collector's Series hardware deliver sound you can trust—and looks that stand out. It's the kind of snare trusted by pros like Chad Wackerman, whose career has been defined by dynamic control and cutting-edge tone—exactly what this drum delivers.
Features
- SonicPly hybrid shell construction offers warmth with crisp attack and clarity
- Aircraft-grade aluminum core enhances projection and definition without sacrificing warmth
- 12-ply maple shell with aluminum layers ensures dry, controlled sustain
- Perfectly balanced tone for cutting through dense mixes with precision
- Dynamic response excels in both studio and live performance settings
- Tour-proven DW Collector's Series hardware ensures durability and reliable performance
- True Hoops provide superior tuning stability and consistent rimshot response
- Suspended Tom Mounts enhance resonance and minimize unwanted vibration interference
- Available in sizes ranging from 10 to 24 inches for versatile setups
Specs
Shell
- Shell material: 12-ply North American maple with 2 aluminum plies
- Shell construction: DW SonicPly hybrid shell
- Bearing edges: 45-degree
- Finish: Exotic veneer
- Hardware finish: Black nickel
- Hoops: DW True Hoops
- Throw-off: MAG throw-off
- Lugs: Full-size turret lugs
- Tension rods: True-Pitch tuning rods
- Mounts: DW Suspended Tom Mounts
- Available sizes: 10" to 24" diameters (varies by model)
- Country of origin: USA (handbuilt in California)
- Series: DW Collector’s Series
DW SonicPly Collectors Exotic Snare Drum 14x6.5
- Product Code: 1500000460257
When cutting-edge materials meet DW's Custom Shop craftsmanship, you get something like the DW SonicPly Collectors exotic snare drum with black nickel hardware. Designed by DW co-founder John Good and handbuilt in California, this hybrid maple-and-aluminum snare delivers bold tone with surgical clarity. Finished with black nickel hardware and an exotic veneer, it's a standout piece for players who need modern tone, premium construction and visual authority on any stage or session.
DW SonicPly Hybrid Shell for Controlled Power and Punch
This snare's SonicPly shell puts innovation front and center. Built with 12 plies of North American maple and two interior aluminum layers, it delivers the warmth and depth of wood with the focus and bite of metal. The maple keeps your tone full and musical, while the aluminum tightens up the sustain and adds dry articulation. Whether you're whispering ghost notes or cracking rimshots, this shell responds with studio-grade balance and live-stage power.
45-Degree Bearing Edges for Crisp Tone and Quick Response
Precision edges make all the difference—and this snare's 45-degree bearing edges are cut to maximize tone, response and resonance. They help the hybrid shell sing at any dynamic, giving you explosive accents and crisp sensitivity across the board. From jazz to rock to cinematic scoring, this snare adapts with ease and delivers the articulation modern drummers need.
Black Nickel Collector's Hardware That Plays Hard and Looks Sharp
Built with DW's Collector's Series pro hardware and finished in sleek black nickel, this snare doesn't just sound great—it demands attention. MAG throw-off and True Hoops deliver quick adjustments and stable tuning, while full-size turret lugs offer reliable tension and a nod to DW's design legacy. Visually, the contrast between the dark hardware and exotic veneer is nothing short of stunning.
Tour-Grade Design for Every Environment
This snare is made to move—from studio to stage to the road. Collector's Series components like True-Pitch tuning rods and high-spec shell hardware give you reliable performance in any situation. If you need a versatile snare that adapts to your setup and stays consistent under pressure, this is it.
Why the DW SonicPly Collectors Exotic Snare Drum?
The DW SonicPly Collectors exotic snare drum with black nickel hardware blends warmth, precision and style into one showstopping instrument. Its hybrid shell and Collector's Series hardware deliver sound you can trust—and looks that stand out. It's the kind of snare trusted by pros like Chad Wackerman, whose career has been defined by dynamic control and cutting-edge tone—exactly what this drum delivers.
Features
- SonicPly hybrid shell construction offers warmth with crisp attack and clarity
- Aircraft-grade aluminum core enhances projection and definition without sacrificing warmth
- 12-ply maple shell with aluminum layers ensures dry, controlled sustain
- Perfectly balanced tone for cutting through dense mixes with precision
- Dynamic response excels in both studio and live performance settings
- Tour-proven DW Collector's Series hardware ensures durability and reliable performance
- True Hoops provide superior tuning stability and consistent rimshot response
- Suspended Tom Mounts enhance resonance and minimize unwanted vibration interference
- Available in sizes ranging from 10 to 24 inches for versatile setups
Specs
Shell
- Shell material: 12-ply North American maple with 2 aluminum plies
- Shell construction: DW SonicPly hybrid shell
- Bearing edges: 45-degree
- Finish: Exotic veneer
- Hardware finish: Black nickel
- Hoops: DW True Hoops
- Throw-off: MAG throw-off
- Lugs: Full-size turret lugs
- Tension rods: True-Pitch tuning rods
- Mounts: DW Suspended Tom Mounts
- Available sizes: 10" to 24" diameters (varies by model)
- Country of origin: USA (handbuilt in California)
- Series: DW Collector’s Series
- Brand: DW
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- Availability: In Stock
