Pearl 14 X 5.0, 6 PLY (7.5MM), Maple

 Pearl introduces a new line of Task-Specific Free Floating Snare Drums that are offered in a 14 width by 3.5 / 5 / 6.5 / and 8 depths, each made utilizing specific shell materials to optimize each drums sonority with respect to depth.

Our Task-Specific 14x3.5 Piccolo Free Floaters feature 1.2mm Stainless Steel or 6 ply Birch, both known for their brightness, which complement the the bright, penetrating sound that drummers typically require from their piccolo snares.

The 14x5 Free Floaters feature 1mm Brass or 6 ply Maple shells known for their smooth and even frequency distribution thus making them ideal for all-purpose applications whether live or in the studio.

14x6.5 Free Floating Snare Drums are equipped with 1.2mm Phosphor Bronze or 6 ply Maple with an inner ply of African Mahogany. Both are ideally suited to produce lower fundamental tones befitting this drums depth.

The 14x8 Free Floater features a 1.2mm Seamless Aluminum shell with strong lows, smooth mids and sweet highs. Its the perfect shell for this size and depth.

All Task-Specific Free Floating Snare Drums are equipped with Die-Cast hoops, free floating lugs, chrome hardware, Coated Ambassador batter head and Pearls new SR-160F strainer, featuring Pearls exclusive Click-Lock system which simultaneously locks the snare lever and the tension adjuster to your exact liking. The metal shell drums have a classy brushed finish, while the wood shell drums are finished in Pearls exclusive Satin Lacquer natural wood finishes.

• MODEL: FTMM1450
• SIZE: 14x5
• SHELL: 6-ply 7.5mm Maple, #321 Satin Maple
• LUGS: FT-50
• RODS: 10
• TENSION RODS: SST-5042
• STRAINER: SR-1000F
• SNARES: SN-1420I