Detail 01
Maple/poplar hybrid shell
Maple provides an even tone, while the poplar component is described as adding warmth.
Product detailSKU #1500000305607
Gretsch DrumsBrooklyn Standard Snare Drum 14 x 5.5 in. Satin Black Metallic
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Mike Johnston collaboration designed as a versatile, vintage-style 14 x 5.5 in. snare with a wide tuning range and adjustable internal muffling.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a snare designed to work across different genres and tunings
- Drummers who want sensitivity for ghost notes alongside powerful backbeats
- Collectors and professionals seeking a vintage-style Gretsch snare
- Students seeking their first pro-level snare
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a case or bag included
- Players who need a stand included
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
Double-cut 45° bearing edge
Designed for wide-open resonance and sustain.
Detail 03
Adjustable internal muffler
A side dial allows a punchier sound and changes between songs.
Detail 04
42-count snare wires
A wide bed of snare wires is included for ghost notes at any volume.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a single snare drum; no stand or case/bag is included.
- 02Its internal muffler is adjustable via a side dial.
- 03The drum has a 6-ply maple/poplar hybrid shell, 302 double-flange hoops, and Permatone heads by Remo USA.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who collaborated on the Brooklyn Standard snare?
Drummer, educator, and clinician Mike Johnston collaborated with Gretsch on its design.
02What are the shell dimensions and construction?
It is a 14 x 5.5 in. snare with a 6-ply maple/poplar hybrid shell.
03Does it include an internal muffler?
Yes. It has a built-in internal muffler adjustable with a side dial.
04Are a stand and case included?
No. The supplied specifications list both the stand and case/bag as not included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- United States
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000305607
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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