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.

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When you’re ready to add sparks to your playing, the first thing to do is add a FireCracker snare drum. As the name implies, these explosive drums deliver huge sound from a small package. FireCracker snare drums are available in 12” x 5” and 10” x 5” sizes, in your choice of 8 ply Poplar or Steel. Light the fuse and stand back!

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The Cherry Bomb 13" Snare drums are re-imagined and optimized versions of the original Cherry Bomb snare. The Design Lab Cherry Bomb is crafted with a medium-thick Cherrywood shell. The soft density of Cherry absorbs higher overtones, delivering a warm, focused tone and a punchy backbeat. It sounds and feels vintage but is built with modern precision, reliability and function.

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Yamaha's Stage Custom kit is a benchmark in quality and value. A classic, 6-ply 100% birch shell transmits vibrations accurately, delivering a clear, responsive sound. The triple-flange steel hoop creates an open, dynamic sound. The R1, 45° bearing edges provide a sharp, responsive tone. The snare bed, at 1.8mm depth, ensures excellent snare effectiveness. B type and P type strainers offer finesse control over sound. And the high-tension one-piece lugs are built to handle the most extreme head tensions. The perfect choice for drummers who desire the best! Learn More

Just as each player has an individual voice, shell materials -particularly on snare drums- react differently to the drummer's unique approach. This is why Pearl's Free Floating snares have been custom-tailored to fit a specific task by model.

Pearl's revolutionary die-cast Free Floating chassis allows each shell to speak with a voice that is uninhibited by shell hardware, for true tonal purity. Individually chosen by size, shell type, and application, each drum is true to the Free Floating concept, and gives the player an unrestrained voice within the tonal spectrum.

Features an EvenPly Six (5.4mm) Premium SST Birch shell, for brighter wood tone and sizzling ghost note sensitivity.

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MADE IN JAPAN! The bubinga snare features a thinner shell than our standard Starclassic Bubinga drums for a softer and warmer sound. Reducing the shell thickness rounds out Bubinga's massive sound but still demonstrates outstanding rich tone and full resonance. Learn More

Designed by Craig Blundell, the Black Panther Design Lab "Machine" snare, is crafted with a Maple/Walnut shell delivering a warm and modern sound. 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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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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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. Learn More

This S.L.P. Mod Bubinga “Artist Model” is a special collaboration with Clay Aeschliman of Polyphia. Based on the regular LBU127, this version features an EVANS® Genera HD Dry batter head for a tight and fat sound with a custom Galactic Purple finish, perfectly complementing Clay’s sound & style. In higher tunings, the smaller 12” diameter shell delivers a full & strong sound thanks to Bubinga and its unique 7” depth.

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Having anchored the drum chair for the likes of Madonna, Sting and David Bowie, to name a few, Omar was looking for a unique sound while designing his signature snare drum. The 13" x 5" shell has a power piccolo sound, while the Mahogany helps to produce the perfect blend of sonic power, projection and tonal colour.

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