Pearl 14"x05" Free Floating Snare

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Pearl 14"x05" Free Floating Snare

Pearl

14"x05" Free Floating Snare

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 337435
Brand: Pearl
Model: 14"x05" Free Floating Snare
Price: $955.90

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This Pearl Free Floating snare is a serious contender for players seeking a refined maple tone. The free-floating lugs really let the shell breathe, resulting in a surprisingly sensitive and responsive drum. It's ideal for studio work, jazz, or any genre where nuanced articulation is key.

Product Description

  • Pearl 14"x05" Free Floating Snare
  • Snare Drum
  • Size: 14" x 05"
  • Free Floating Maple
  • FTMM-1450
  • Drum shell: Maple
  • Colour: Satin natural
  • 6-Ply drum shell
  • Die cast hoops
  • Chrome hardware
  • FT-50 free floating lugs
  • No holes in the hardware parts ensures unimpeded shell resonance
PROS
  • • Exceptional resonance due to the 'free floating' lug design.
  • • Maple shell delivers a warm, focused, and articulate tone.
  • • Die-cast hoops provide durability and a crisp, controlled rimshot.
  • • FT-50 lugs minimize dampening, maximizing shell vibration and sensitivity.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many drummers.
  • • 5-inch depth limits low-end response compared to deeper snares.
  • • Satin natural finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.

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Key Features

Size 14 in x 5 in
Shell Material Maple
Ply Count 6
Hoops Die-cast
Strainer Pearl FTMM-1450
Weight Approximately 12 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It allows the shell to vibrate more freely, eliminating dampening from traditional lug mounting and creating a more resonant, complex tone.
It's a balanced maple, leaning towards a focused warmth. It’s not overly dark, but it's certainly not a bright, brittle maple either - a great all-rounder.
The die-cast hoops offer a crisper, more defined rim tone than thinner hoops, providing a more controlled and articulate rimshot sound.

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