DW True-Tone 13 in Snare Wires, 18 Strands
The 13 in True-Tone with 18 strands is the lightest of the three sets of snare wires the manufacturer offers in this size; the other two go up to 30 and 42 strands. That makes it the like-for-like replacement, the one you choose when you want the drum back the way it sounded.
What sets it apart
- 13 in size
- 18 strands, the lightest of the three counts offered in 13 in
- Wires crimped into brass end plates
- Back to the original setup without changing the drum's character
- Two denser options also exist in 13 in
Replace without transforming
Changing snare wires is a chance to change the sound of the drum. That is not always what you want. A drummer who likes their instrument and whose set has simply worn out wants exactly what they had back, not to discover something new the night before a gig.
Eighteen strands is the entry count for this size. The rebuilt drum responds as it did before, with no adjustment period and no setup to relearn.
The 13 in, a high-tension drum
A thirteen-inch drum is generally tuned higher than a fourteen. The head sits high, the attack is crisp, and the snare wires work against a surface that moves very little.
Under those conditions, a moderate density keeps some air between the strands and stops the drum from turning aggressive. That is the balance this configuration brings: crack without harshness.
Recognizing a set that has done its time
Three signs rarely show up together by chance: a strand that no longer touches, a throw-off you have to tighten further than before, and a drum that responds in the centre but no longer at the edges.
A new set fixes all three at once, and it costs less than the head, which often gets replaced by mistake in the belief that the problem came from there.
Specifications
| Size | 13 in |
|---|---|
| Strand count | 18 |
| Wire ends | brass end plates |
| Place in the range | the lightest of the three 13 in counts |
| Other densities in 13 in | 30 and 42 strands |
What it is for
- A 13 in snare played as a main or second drum
- Like-for-like replacement of a worn set
- Rental kit refurbished between two seasons
- High-tension drum for fast playing
Compare with other manufacturers
Other snare wire makers, and how they approach the 13 in:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Puresound | Standard 13 in snare wires | Catalogue built around several alloys |
| Canopus | 13 in replacement snare wires | Work on the alloy and wire tension, not the strand count |
| Pearl | Stock 13 in snare wires | Designed for the brand's drums and their snare beds |
| Gibraltar | Multi-brand replacement snare wires | One strand count per size, no range of densities |
Frequently asked questions
- How many strands should a 13 in snare drum have?
- In this range, the 13 in comes in 18, 30 and 42 strands. Eighteen is the lightest of the three.
- Can I put a 14 in set on my 13 in snare?
- No. The end plates would land on the bearing edge of the shell and keep the head from vibrating freely.
- Do snare wires wear out even if they don't break?
- Yes. The strands stretch unevenly, and the set stops lying flat. The drum loses its quiet dynamics first, long before a strand snaps.
- Should I change the head at the same time?
- Not necessarily, but if the snare-side head is marked or warped, it will keep the new set from sitting flat. Look at it before reinstalling.
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