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Pacific Drum Co.

PDP 20-Ply Maple Snare with Wood Hoops and Chrome Hardware 14 x 5.5 in.

  • 20-ply maple shell
  • 14 x 5.5 inches
  • Wood counter hoops
  • Chrome dual-turret lugs
  • DW MAG throw-off
  • DW heads by Remo
  • 5 pounds, natural satin lacquer

Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A twenty-ply maple snare with wood hoops, chrome dual-turret lugs and a MAG throw-off, ready to play out of the box. The listing gives no snare wire type or warranty.

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ASIN: B01I4LCYZKModel: PDSN5514NAWHCategory: Snare Drums

Overview

A drummer who wants a traditional-looking maple snare gets a shell of many plies, matching wood hoops and chrome hardware, fitted with DW heads by Remo.

The reason to buy is the shell and hoop pairing: maple plies for a punchy attack with warmth, and wood hoops for a round, full rimshot. The limit is that wire type, bearing edge and warranty are not described.

Who it's for

A gigging or practice-room drummer who likes a classic maple look and a round rimshot. Players who need a metal shell or fully documented hardware should look at another snare.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Many plies of maple
  • Matching wood hoops
  • Chrome dual-turret lugs
  • DW heads by Remo
Cons
  • Snare wires not described
  • Warranty not listed
  • Color field lists three colors

Performance notes

The maple plies give a punchy, bold attack with classic maple warmth, as the description puts it, and the wood counter hoops produce a round, full rimshot. The MAG throw-off engages the snare wires, and the heads are DW heads by Remo.

Specifications

BrandPacific Drum Co.
ModelPDSN5514NAWH
Dimensions & fit
Size14 x 5.5 inches
Dimensions17.75 x 17.5 x 8.75 inches
Weight5 pounds
Construction & materials
Finish TypeLacquered (natural satin)
Body MaterialMaple Wood, 20 plies
MaterialWood, Chrome, Steel
HoopsWood counter hoops
Included components
Included ComponentsSnare
Other details
Sound ProfileWarm, Balanced
HeadsDW heads by Remo
Throw-offDW MAG
LugsChromed dual-turret

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to set up the PDP 20-ply maple snare before playing?

The description says it is ready to play out of the box, fitted with DW heads by Remo and a MAG throw-off. It gives no tuning steps.

Are the hoops on the PDP 20-ply maple snare wood or steel?

Wood. The description names matching wood counter hoops for a round, full rimshot.

What finish does the PDP 20-ply maple snare have?

A natural satin lacquer finish that shows the grain of the maple plies.