Pearl 14"x05" Sensitone Brass

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Pearl 14"x05" Sensitone Brass

Pearl

14"x05" Sensitone Brass

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 516887
Brand: Pearl
Model: 14"x05" Sensitone Brass
Price: $603.90

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This Sensitone is a seriously good-sounding brass snare. The thin shell gives it incredible responsiveness, perfect for players who want a vintage vibe and a tight, cracking backbeat. It’s a versatile option, working well for everything from jazz to rock, and represents a great value for the quality you're getting.

Product Description

  • Pearl 14"x05" Sensitone Brass
  • Snare Drum
  • Size: 14" x 05"
  • Sensitone Heritage Alloy Series
  • 1 mm Brass shell with bead
  • Superhoop II tension hoop (10-hole)
  • SR017 snare strainer
  • CL-Bridge lugs
  • Remo Ambassador heads
  • Warm
  • full but still attacking sound
  • Colour: Black Nickel
PROS
  • • Heritage Brass alloy delivers a warm, resonant, vintage tone.
  • • Superhoop II hoops offer improved stick articulation and durability.
  • • CL-Bridge lugs provide secure head attachment and dampened overtones.
  • • The 0.5” depth creates a crisp, focused crack and sensitivity.
CONS
  • • The 1mm shell can feel a bit thin compared to thicker snare drums.
  • • Black Nickel finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
  • • The SR017 strainer is functional, but a higher-end option would be preferable.

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Key Features

Size 14 in x 5 in
Shell Material Heritage Brass
Shell Thickness 1 mm
Hoops Superhoop II
Strainer SR017
Weight Approximately 1.3 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's noticeably warmer and more vintage-sounding than their more modern, brighter brass models, thanks to the Heritage Brass alloy and thinner shell.
The Ambassadors are solid stock heads, but many players will want to upgrade to something with a bit more projection or a different feel, especially for recording.
It’s a seamless, drawn brass shell, which contributes to its consistent resonance and eliminates potential weak points at seams.

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