Pearl Decade Maple 14"x5,5" Snare RR

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Pearl Decade Maple 14"x5,5" Snare RR

Pearl

Decade Maple 14"x5,5" Snare RR

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Product Info

Article Number: 591221
Brand: Pearl
Model: Decade Maple 14"x5,5" Snare RR
Price: $284.90

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The Decade Maple snare is a seriously well-built drum, offering a fantastic balance of warmth and crack. It's a great all-around snare for gigging musicians and studio players needing a reliable, versatile workhorse – especially those leaning towards rock, pop, or even jazz. The red finish really pops too!

Product Description

  • Pearl Decade Maple 14"x5.5" Snare RR
  • Snare Drum
  • Size: 14" x 5.5"
  • Decade Maple Series
  • Shells made of thin 6-ply
  • 5.4 mm thick maple wood
  • Matte lacquer finish shells
  • Chrome-plated shell hardware
  • 1.6 mm triple-flanged hoops
  • Remo Ambassador UT heads
  • Pearl SR700 snare strainer
  • SNW1420 snare wires with 20 strands
  • Colour: Racing Red (-899)
PROS
  • • Racing Red finish provides striking visual appeal and stage presence.
  • • 6-ply maple construction delivers a warm, resonant, and focused tone.
  • • Triple-flanged hoops enhance sensitivity and tuning stability.
  • • SR700 strainer offers smooth, reliable, and quiet snare adjustments.
CONS
  • • Matte lacquer can be susceptible to stick marks and require more frequent cleaning.
  • • 5.5" depth might lack the ultimate low-end thump for some heavier genres.
  • • The stock Remo Ambassador UT heads, while decent, could benefit from an upgrade for personalized sound.

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Key Features

Size 14" x 5.5"
Shell Material Maple
Ply Count 6
Hoops 1.6mm Triple-Flanged
Strainer Pearl SR700
Weight Approximately 13 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The maple offers a warmer, more rounded tone with more overtones compared to the brighter, more focused Birch models. Think more 'vintage' versus 'modern' sound.
The lugs are standard Pearl sizes, so you won't encounter compatibility issues with aftermarket hardware or tuning accessories.
The matte finish is more forgiving than gloss finishes, but it's still susceptible to marks; careful handling and occasional polishing will keep it looking sharp.

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