Wood Snares

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.

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.

The Popcorn snare is a delight to your aural taste buds. The Popcorn produces the super tight "pop" sound favoured by many. The M-1060 Popcorn snare features a 10"x6" 100% maple shell for rich tone and extreme loudness.

The 6 ply 7.5mm shell offers outstanding durability and the dependable Masters lugs and 2.3mm SuperHoop II steel rims permit high-tension capability and extended service. The Popcorn is available in super high gloss #102 Natural Finish and features precision-fit Stainless Steel tension rods and solid brass receivers for incredibly smooth and precise tuning.

The show-stopper – deep shell edition. Red Onyx – selected as the next new finish at the 2018 Winter NAMM Show. Rogers’ most revered wood-shell Dyna-Sonic – the Beavertail series. Featuring a 6.5″ x 14″ extended depth, proprietary formula shell complete with original spec reinforcement rings.

Pearl's famous Short Fuse 10x4.5 Inch snare drum (SFS10S/C) offers drummers and percussionists an explosive, yet controlled tight sounding snare drum that adds a unique and very definded sound to your set up. This 9ply poplar wood shell drum also includes a connecting Pearl mount for quick and easy inclusion to your existing set up without the need for another snare stand. Use as a cracking main snare drum or as an additional snare effect to add another dimension to your playing.

The Mapex MPX Maple/Poplar 10 x 5.5" Snare DrumTrans Midnight Black is the perfect choice for drummers who want a versatile snare drum that doesn't break the bank. The hybrid shell combines the best of both worlds, maple and poplar, to create a warm and solid crack with great feel.

Piccolo and Effects Snare Drums have become some of the most widely used and best selling Snare Drums in popular music today. Their crisp brilliant attack and tight sound with excellent projection have led many players to use them as both a secondary and primary snare.

Our 13" Piccolo Snare Drums are available with your choice of Brass, Maple or Steel shell. Each offers a slightly different tone and voicing, allowing you to fine-tune the pitch to best suit your personal needs.

This 14"x 6.5" snare is constructed with an exceptionally thick 10-ply, 9mm thick 100% walnut shell. The use of walnut- known for its dark fundamental timbre - for this snare's thick shell, results in a deep, complex tone with exceptional attack and cut.

Suggested musical styles: Rock, Gospel, R&B & Hard Rock