Sound Pure's Take

The DW Exotic Series snare drums have been an affordable option for drummers that are looking for an exquisite looking and sounding drum in one nice package. In the medium tuning range, we found this snare to have plenty of body and bite. At the low end of the range, this drum has the fat and sag of a '70s-era drum sound, but with a modern polish. In the high tuning range, the drum offers great crack and projection without sacrificing body. With the 3-position butt plate, players are able to dial in the right snare setting with the flip of a switch, instead of painstakingly having to adjust the dial - a feature we really love.

The Bubinga's visually striking appearance is finished with a natural gloss helping accentuate the depth of grain and perfectly complements the chrome hardware. This snare has one of DW's newest shell offerings which designed to give drummers the best of both worlds, the warmth of vintage drums and the resonance and projection of modern drums. And if that wasn't enough, this special drum was hand-signed by John Good.

Watch & listen

DW 6.5x14 Collectors Exotic Mahogany Snare Drum, Bubinga Veneer Quick n' Dirty

In this video, Sound Pure drums expert Barry Knain explains the various features of the DW 6.5x14 Collectors Exotic Mahogany snare, and tests it out in several different tuning ranges. This drum features a waterfall bubi... Read more

In this video, Sound Pure drums expert Barry Knain explains the various features of the DW 6.5x14 Collectors Exotic Mahogany snare, and tests it out in several different tuning ranges. This drum features a waterfall bubinga veneer and a natural gloss finish.

From DW Drums

DW's newest shell offering is designed to give drummers the best of both worlds, the warmth of vintage drums and the resonance and projection of our state-of-the-art Custom Shop Collector's Series™.  The shells feature North American Hard Rock Maple and African Mahogany construction, combined with VLT (Vertical Low Timbre) shell technology.   The result is a very musical shell that is excellent for just about any genre of music and perfectly suited for studio and live applications. 

DW Collectors Snare Drum Features

  • Chrome plated lugs
  • Remo heads
  • 3.0mm hoops
  • Mag Throw Off
  • Waterfall Bubinga Veneer
  • Natural Gloss Finish
  • HVLT Shell

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