Pearl PHA-1440/N

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Pearl PHA-1440/N

Pearl

PHA-1440/N

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 505255
Brand: Pearl
Model: PHA-1440/N
Price: $1,757.80

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The PHA-1440/N is a beautifully crafted snare, perfect for orchestral percussionists or studio drummers seeking a refined, controlled sound. Its aluminum shell provides a bright, focused tone while the vintage snare bed allows for nuanced dynamics. It’s a serious instrument that demands respect and rewards careful playing.

Product Description

  • Pearl PHA-1440/N
  • Snare Drum
  • Philharmonic Series
  • Size: 14" x 04"
  • 3 mm Aluminium shell
  • Single flange hoop with claw hooks
  • Vintage snare bed for optimum snare wires support
  • Special lugs for optimum shell sound
  • Stainless steel tension rods
  • Head: Remo Renaissance Diplomat

*SR-505 strainer with 3 individually adjustable snare wires:*, S-068SGT 8 Stainless steel wires, S-069 5 Nickel-sheathed wires, S-068S Stainless steel wires

PROS
  • • 3mm aluminum shell delivers a crisp, articulate tone with excellent projection
  • • Vintage snare bed provides exceptional wire support and a controlled, sensitive response
  • • Special lugs minimize shell dampening, maximizing resonance and sustain
  • • Multiple wire configurations offer a surprisingly wide range of tonal possibilities
CONS
  • • The aluminum shell can be prone to dents with rough handling
  • • Premium-priced, potentially prohibitive for beginner or casual players
  • • Limited versatility; excels in orchestral and studio settings, less ideal for heavier genres

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Key Features

Size 14 in x 4 in
Shell Material 3mm Aluminum
Hoops Single flange with claw hooks
Strainer Remo Renaissance Diplomat with 3 adjustable wires
Stand Included No
Weight Approximately 12 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aluminum offers a more immediate, drier response than brass, lacking the warmth and sustain of steel. It’s brighter and more focused, ideal for cutting through an orchestral mix.
The strainer allows for straightforward adjustment of each wire’s tension and position. No special tools are needed, but a little experimentation is recommended to find your sweet spot.
While aluminum can ring, the vintage snare bed and Pearl's special lugs are designed to control overtones, providing a surprisingly well-focused sound. It's not as prone to uncontrolled ringing as some thinner aluminum drums.

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