Pearl 14"x05" Ultra Cast Snare

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Pearl 14"x05" Ultra Cast Snare

Pearl

14"x05" Ultra Cast Snare

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 586417
Brand: Pearl
Model: 14"x05" Ultra Cast Snare
Price: $1,197.90

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This Ultra Cast snare is a serious player's drum – the aluminum shell gives it a really cutting, defined sound that cuts through a mix beautifully. It’s exceptionally responsive, making it ideal for jazz, funk, and studio work where precision and articulation are key. If you want a refined, professional snare without the weight of brass, this is a great choice.

Product Description

  • Pearl 14"x05" Ultra Cast Snare
  • Snare Drum
  • Size: 14" x 05"
  • Ultra Cast Series
  • Material: 3 mm aluminium shell with reinforcement rings
  • 2.3 mm Triple flanged Superhoop II hoops
  • Tube lugs
  • SR-1000 Glide-Lock strainer
  • Black shell hardware
  • Ultra-Sound snare wires
  • Remo Ambassador heads
PROS
  • • The 3mm aluminum shell delivers a bright, crisp, and incredibly responsive tone.
  • • Superhoop II hoops offer enhanced resonance and a cleaner, more articulate rimshot.
  • • SR-1000 Glide-Lock strainer ensures smooth, reliable, and virtually silent operation.
  • • Ultra-Sound snare wires provide a controlled, sensitive response with minimal overtones.
CONS
  • • The aluminum shell can be somewhat unforgiving – less forgiving of sloppy technique.
  • • The 5” depth limits low-end response; not ideal for heavier, more bombastic styles.
  • • Premium-priced, putting it out of reach for many beginner or budget-conscious drummers.

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Key Features

Size 14" x 5"
Shell Material Aluminum
Shell Thickness 3mm
Hoops 2.3mm Triple Flanged Superhoop II
Strainer SR-1000 Glide-Lock
Weight 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Ultra Cast is brighter and more focused, while the Free Floating has a more open, 'breathing' quality. Both are excellent, but cater to different tonal preferences.
The Ambassador heads are perfectly serviceable for general use, but upgrading to a coated head will really unlock the snare's potential for a warmer, more controlled tone.
Aluminum is surprisingly robust, and Pearl’s construction with reinforcement rings makes this snare very durable for gigging and recording.

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