Evans Prosound PD1416 Rogers Dynasonic 14" Vintage Series Snare Wire

The PureSound PD1416 Rogers Dynasonic 14" Vintage Series Snare Wire is a specialty 14" snare wire set designed specifically for vintage Rogers Dynasonic snare drums, which use a very different snare mounting system compared to standard snares.

It belongs to the PureSound Vintage Series and is built to restore or maintain the original Dynasonic response and sensitivity.

Key details

• Size: 14"
• Strands: 16-strand configuration (balanced, controlled response)
• Mounting: Special Dynasonic end plates with center holes for the snare frame system (not standard snare beds)
• Length: ~13 1/4" overall wire length (shorter than typical modern 14" wires due to Dynasonic frame design)
• Sound character: Tight, articulate, controlled snare buzz with vintage Dynasonic “crack”
• Made for: Rogers Dynasonic snare systems (especially vintage restoration setups)

What makes it different

This is not a normal 14" snare wire. Even though the drum size is 14", Dynasonic snares:

• don’t mount like regular snares
• use a floating snare frame system
• require specific endplate geometry (3/16"–1/4" center holes depending on revision)

So a standard PureSound or Evans snare wire (like P1416/P1420 etc.) will not fit or function correctly.

Who it’s for

• Vintage Rogers Dynasonic owners
• Restorations where original response matters
• Players wanting authentic Dynasonic sensitivity (very tight, responsive snare feel)