Detail 01
Walnut/maple shell
Two walnut plies add richness and body, while four maple plies provide crispness.
Product detailSKU #1500000437059
DixonArtisan Gregg Bissonette Signature Big Bud Snare Drum 14 x 8 in. Natural Walnut Satin
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A deep 14 x 8 in. signature snare pairing walnut richness with maple crispness in a retro-inspired Dixon Artisan build.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking the stated '70s and '80s rock and roll sound
- Drummers who want a versatile main, side, or between-the-knees snare setup
- Players drawn to walnut/maple shell construction and retro-style hardware
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a snare in dimensions other than 14 x 8 in.
- Buyers seeking a shell made from materials other than walnut and maple
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Rounded 45-degree bearing edges
Designed to maximize shell-to-head contact and vibration transfer.
Detail 03
Steel triple-flanged hoops
Provide 3.2 mm of contact with coated or clear heads for articulation and rebound.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a 14 x 8 in. snare with a 6-ply, 4 mm walnut/maple shell.
- 02The shell uses two walnut plies and four maple plies.
- 03Its hardware includes double tub lugs, steel triple-flanged hoops, a lever-style throw-off, and an adjustable butt plate.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the Big Bud snare's size?
It measures 14 x 8 in.
02What is the shell made from?
It is a 6-ply, 4 mm shell with two walnut plies and four maple plies.
03Who is this signature snare associated with?
It is the Dixon Artisan Gregg Bissonette Signature Big Bud snare drum, created to honor Bud Bissonette.
04What throw-off does it use?
It uses a Dixon lever-style throw-off with an adjustable butt plate.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Brown
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000437059
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