Pearl Modern Utility 14"x6,5" #234
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Pearl
Modern Utility 14"x6,5" #234
Product Info
Article Number:
410372
Brand:
Pearl
Model:
Modern Utility 14"x6,5" #234
Category:
14" Wooden Snare Drums
Price:
$372.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Modern Utility is a seriously versatile snare. The maple shell gives it a nice warmth and crack that works well across many genres, and the build quality is solid for the price. This is a great option for gigging musicians needing a reliable, good-sounding snare without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Pearl Modern Utility 14"x6
- 5" #234
- Snare Drum
- Size: 14" x 6.5"
- Modern Utility Series
- Model: MUS1465M/234
- 6-Ply
- 5.4 mm thick maple wood shell
- 1.6 mm Hoops
- SR-700 snare strainer
- Rubber-backed double lugs
- Remo UT drum heads
- Matte lacquer
- Colour: Black ice (234)
PROS
- • Maple shell delivers warm, resonant tones with excellent projection
- • 6.5” depth provides a focused, cracky backbeat response
- • SR-700 strainer offers smooth, reliable operation and quiet adjustment
- • Matte black ice finish looks sharp and minimizes unwanted glare onstage
CONS
- • 6-ply construction might lack the ultimate sustain of thicker shells
- • 1.6mm hoops are functional but don't offer the premium feel of heavier hoops
- • Remo UT heads are decent stock heads, but upgrading is recommended
Product Video
Key Features
Size
14 in x 6.5 in
Shell Material
Maple
Ply Count
6
Hoops
1.6 mm
Strainer
SR-700
Weight
Approximately 1.35 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a very competitive sound and feel, often exceeding expectations for its price point; it's a step up from entry-level options but may lack the refinements of high-end snares.
The matte finish is relatively durable, but it will show stick marks more readily than gloss finishes – regular wiping keeps it looking pristine.
Absolutely! The standard sizes allow for easy head replacement; upgrading the heads will significantly alter the snare’s overall tone.
