PDP Concept Maple 14" x 5.5" Snare Drum in Natural

The PDP Concept Maple 14” x 5.5” Snare Drum in Natural delivers high quality and original style at an affordable price.

PDP Concept Series Snare

Designed in California, the PDP Concept Series is a completely re-imagined line of boutique-inspired drums, designed and crafted with every drummer in mind.

Created with research assistance from the DW Custom Shop, the concept series delivers a fresh, new look and stunning sound capable of covering the most diverse needs.

Featuring an all maple shell, a beautiful natural finish and sound enhancing hardware this PDP Concept Maple snare is a super stylish workhorse snare.

PDP Concept Maple 14” x 5.5” Snare Drum in Natural Key Features:

• 10 ply Maple Shell
• Chrome Hardware
• Mag Throw Off
• Dual Turret Lugs
• Fully Chromed Snare Wires
• DW True-Pitch Tuning Rods
• Triple Flanged Hoops
• Remo Drumheads

Warm Maple Tone

This PDP Concept snare is constructed entirely from maple and features a 10-ply shell thickness.

Characterized by it’s even high and mid frequencies, maple delivers a full, warm bottom end response.
Capable of producing attacking tone ideal for the stage, this snare also delivers a rich depth of tone preferable for the studio.

The ideal choice for all playing styles and performance settings this PDP maple snare offers versatile tone to ensure you always have the sound you need no matter what genre you play.

Natural Beauty

One of 8 premium finishes, this PDP Concept snare features a natural finish to offer understated style.

Allowing the stunning wood grain to shine through, this natural finish accentuates the beauty of the maple shell to provide a versatile look that will slot seamlessly into any style of drum kit.

The sophisticated look of the shell is complemented perfectly by the all chrome hardware to provide a sleek overall aesthetic.

Classic Chrome Hardware

This Concept Maple snare is fitted with all chrome hardware to provide a classic, sophisticated look.

The 14” snare is framed with graduated counter hoops to provide consistent tuning across the snare and versatile sound.

The shell is adorned with retro-inspired, dual turret lugs which are based on the famous DW lugs to provide an instantly recognizable look.

Mag Throw Off

This PDP Concept snare is fitted with the DW Mag Throw off to offer smooth functionality and easy adjustability of the snare wires.

The throw off takes its name from the magnet which is integrated into the body of the throw-off and works to keep the handle securely in place while you play.

This means the throw off won’t come loose or release without a slight tug to ensure a snare setting you can rely to stay put.

Once released the handle throws the strainer completely off the resonant head to prevent strainer buzz and deliver a quick and clean snare release.

The Mag throw off also features a horizontal tension adjustment to provide intricate tweaks of the snare sensitivity.

Fully Chromed Snare Wires

This PDP snare comes fitted with fully chromed snare wires as standard to offer robust snare sensitivity.

The 14” snare wires feature carbon steel coils and brass end plates to provide durable hold and responsive tone.

DW True Pitch Tension Rods

This 14” PDP snare comes fitted with DW’s patented true-pitch tuning rods to provide more precise tuning.

While standard tension rods typically have one thread positioned every 1.05mm, the true-pitch tension rods have 1 thread every 0.8mm which is an increase of 20%.

What this impressive attention to detail means for you is a snare drum that accommodates more exact tuning to allow you to dial in the precise sound you need.

Remo Drumheads

The PDP Concept Maple snare is finished off perfectly with world renowned Remo drumheads to provide superior sound and reliable durability straight out of the box. 

Summary

Offering high end features at a brilliantly affordable price, the PDP Concept Maple snare offers budget conscious drummers the chance to grab the same functionality as some higher end DW snares.

The all maple shell provides versatile all-purpose tone to ensure you have the sound you need from the studio to the stage no matter what style you play.

The smooth adjustability of the mag throw off, sound aiding true pitch tension rods and the responsive chrome plated snare wires ensure you’ll achieve the exact tone you require.

The natural finish and all chrome hardware offer a look that’s as versatile as the sound to make sure this snare slots seamlessly into every situation.

For versatile style, warm maple tone and high-quality hardware, buy the PDP Concept Maple 14” x 5.5” Snare Drum in Natural.