Snare Drums

Fusing reliability and flexibility for today’s demanding gigging environment, Pearl has developed Modern Utility: a line of no-nonsense, well-appointed snare drums priced with the active working player in mind.

Vital instruments tailored to make the gig great, Modern Utility’s five snare models each feature a 6-ply/5.4mm all Maple SST shell. Well-appointed with our CL Bridge Lug and smooth SR-700 strainer, each Modern Utility snare is priced to allow the active working player an expanded voice, is flexible enough to add to any set-up, and strong enough to stand up to constant play.

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The Ludwig 14x5 Black Beauty Hammered Snare Drum with Tube Lugs (LB416KT) features a seamless, beaded 1.2mm hammered black nickel plated brass shell with 45-degree bearing edges, 10 double-ended tube lugs, 2.3mm triple-flanged hoops, P88AC throw-off, P35P butt plate, Ludwig 18-strand snare wires, Ludwig Coated Weather Master batter drumhead, Ludwig Clear Weather Master snare side drumhead, a polished hammered black nickel finish, chrome hardware, and Ludwig Keystone badge. Learn More

Fusing reliability and flexibility for today’s demanding gigging environment, Pearl has developed Modern Utility: a line of no-nonsense, well-appointed snare drums priced with the active working player in mind.

Vital instruments tailored to make the gig great, Modern Utility’s five snare models each feature a 6-ply/5.4mm all Maple SST shell. Well-appointed with our CL Bridge Lug and smooth SR700 strainer, each Modern Utility snare is priced to allow the active working player an expanded voice, is flexible enough to add to any set-up, and strong enough to stand up to constant play.

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From Jazz to Metal, Ludwig's Supraphonic 400s provide the perfect sound in the studio or stage. Learn More

Designed for 13" snare drums, the PureSound Equalizer series snare wire features 12 strands of medium-gauge wire Learn More

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The LST148 "Big Black Steel" snare fills the roll of the classic, heavy fisted, rock snare drum-and then some. It's husky 8" depth hardened Steel shell provides maximum power and volume, making it the idea choice for players who needs to cut through the crushing din of overbearing guitar amplification.

Product Features:

Warranty period: Five (5) Year Limited Warranty
Size: 8" x 14"
Shell Material: 1mm Steel in Matte Black Finish
Hoops: Steel Mighty Hoop
Lug: Hi-Tension Lugs
Steel shell provides sustain and heavy-fisted, penetrating character
Titan-sized snare delivers deep, fat, bucket tone
20-strand Starclassic Carbon Steel Snappy snares for volume and sensitivity

For more information and specifications, please refer to the manufacturer's website

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Designed for 14" snare drums, the Concert Series snare wire has 16 strands of specially formulated stainless steel alloy for subtle snare response without choking out the sound of the drum. The snares may be mounted by strap or string. Learn More

Yielding solid shell tonal snare spike from a bright mix of hardwoods, Pearl's StaveCraft snare drum are the perfect fusion of old-world workmanship and new-school performance.

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