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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Each Pearl Free Floating snare model's Task-Specific shell recipe is tailored for a unique tonal voice and application. The Maple 14"x5" drum delivers a punchy, smooth general use drum that adapts to practically any genre or style. Learn More

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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Featuring a 14″ x 5″ standard depth, proprietary formula shell complete with original spec reinforcement rings. Faithfully appointed with the second generation lug profile, chrome script logo, oval badge and finished in Gold Sparkle lacquer. Learn More

Built to suit the needs of the player looking for a snare with incredibly warm, resonant tone, and crisp clear attack. Learn More

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

Cool, dark and handsome. Black Diamond Pearl – a consistent fave among Rogers’ fans, is now available in the Rogers’ famous wood-shell Beavertail Dyna-Sonic Series. Featuring a 5″ x 14″ standard depth, proprietary formula shell complete with original spec reinforcement rings.

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Maple/Mahogany - Each Pearl Free Floating snare model's Task-Specific shell recipe is tailored for a unique tonal voice and application. The Maple/Mahogany 14"x6.5" drum delivers essential Mid-to-Low range tonal body with punchy Maple projection. Learn More

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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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. Pearl 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.

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SAVE $100 OFF RRP$499! Kapur is relatively heavy and hard wood that provides a fat, dry and warm sound. This well-balanced sound is suitable for various genres of music. 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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This Limited Edition 14"x7" G-Maple snare drum with Zebrawood outer ply is built on the foundation of a thicker 11mm, 13ply Maple shell, generating a bright sound with increased volume and sensitivity. 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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