DW True-Tone 13 in Snare Wires, 42 Strands
The 13 in True-Tone with 42 strands is the densest of the three sets of snare wires the manufacturer offers in this size. Forty-two wires stretched across thirteen inches leave almost no space between them, so nearly the entire snare-side head is engaged at once.
What sets it apart
- 42 strands, the maximum density offered in 13 in
- Spacing between wires kept to a minimum
- Immediate response to the lightest strokes
- Brass end plates
- Tight texture, fast decay
Coverage that leaves almost no gaps
Across thirteen inches, forty-two wires almost touch. The head finds no free area left to vibrate without exciting a strand, and the response becomes nearly continuous across the whole surface.
The result is not a louder drum, but a more immediate one. The difference shows up in the quiet dynamics, where an ordinary set lets a light stroke go by without picking it up.
Decay, the real signature of this count
Maximum density dampens the snare-side head as much as it makes it respond. The note stops sooner, and the drum takes on a dry, articulate character.
On a thirteen-inch drum that is already tuned high, the effect adds up. You get a very short, very clean drum that cuts through a busy mix without needing to be loud.
Installation takes extra care
The more strands there are, the more sensitive the set becomes to tightening: a cord that is too tight crushes the whole set against the head, and the drum goes completely dead.
The approach is to start noticeably looser than with an ordinary set, then come up in very small steps until the leftover buzz disappears. The right point comes sooner than you think.
Specifications
| Size | 13 in |
|---|---|
| Strands | 42 |
| Density | the highest offered in this size |
| Ends | brass |
| Other densities offered in 13 in | 18 and 30 strands |
What it is for
- A 13 in snare played very articulately
- A drum that has to cut through a dense mix
- Brush passages where every motion must be heard
- A second snare with a character clearly distinct from the main one
Compare with other manufacturers
The high densities offered by other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Puresound | Very high-density snare wires | Several high counts in the catalogue, including intermediate ones |
| Grover Pro Percussion | Concert snare wires | Orchestral design, mixed materials in a single set |
| Canopus | 13 in replacement snare wires | Texture shaped through the wire itself at a comparable count |
| Gibraltar | Multi-brand replacement snare wires | Sold by size, with no range of densities to choose from |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between 42 and 20 strands?
- The number of contact points with the head. At 42, the drum responds to the lightest strokes and decays faster; at 20, it stays more open and rings longer.
- Does such a high strand count choke the drum?
- It clearly shortens the note. That is what you want for articulation; less so when you want a drum that sings after the stroke.
- How do I set it up without killing the drum?
- Tighten the cord much less than usual, then come up in small steps. A dense set reaches its useful point well before an ordinary one.
- Does it work well with brushes?
- That is one of its strengths: the density picks up the brush sweeping across the whole surface instead of reacting only to accents.
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