Pearl Decade Maple 14"x5,5" Snare BR
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Pearl
Decade Maple 14"x5,5" Snare BR
Product Info
Article Number:
382915
Brand:
Pearl
Model:
Decade Maple 14"x5,5" Snare BR
Category:
14" Wooden Snare Drums
Price:
$290.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Decade Maple snare is a fantastic all-around workhorse. It’s got a really pleasing warmth and responsiveness, making it great for gigging musicians across a wide range of genres – from jazz to rock. It's a solid, well-built snare that delivers a lot of bang for your buck.
Product Description
- Pearl Decade Maple 14"x5
- 5" Snare BR
- Snare Drum
- Size: 14" x 5.5"
- Decade Maple Series
- DMP1455S/C
- Matt lacquered shell
- Chrome plated shell hardware
- Shell made of thin 6-ply (5.4 mm) maple
- 1.6 mm triple-Flanged hoops
- Remo Ambassador UT drum heads
- Pearl SR700 snare strainer
- SNW1420 Snare wires with 20 coils
- Colour: Satin Brown Burst (-260)
PROS
- • Maple shell delivers warm, resonant tones with excellent projection
- • Triple-flanged hoops enhance sensitivity and tuning stability
- • SR700 strainer offers smooth, reliable snare action
- • Remo Ambassador heads provide a versatile, responsive playing surface
CONS
- • Satin Brown Burst finish can be prone to fingerprints and minor scratches
- • 6-ply shell might lack the ultimate 'crack' of thicker, all-birch options
- • Snare wires, while functional, aren't the absolute highest-end available
Product Video
Key Features
Size
14 in x 5.5 in
Shell Material
Maple
Ply Count
6
Hoops
1.6 mm Triple-Flanged
Strainer
Pearl SR700
Weight
Approximately 6 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 6-ply construction offers a balance – it's thin enough for sensitivity but robust enough for a good fundamental tone, though it won't have the aggressive crack of a thicker shell.
Absolutely. The Ambassador heads are a great starting point, but easily swapped for higher-end heads to tailor the sound further.
It’s competitively priced and offers excellent value. You'll find similar build quality and tone to snares costing significantly more, making it a smart choice.
