These drums blow me away. Pearl has upped the game with these. There's isn't any silly marketing mumbo jumbo with these; it's just a killer sound. Most of the drum samples you are hearing on the radio are modeled from the Pearl Snares.
Pearl 14x6.5 Phosphor Bronze Free Floating Snare Drum
Pearl
FTPB1465
Product Description
Pearl 14x6.5 Phosphor Bronze Free Floating Snare Drum
The Pearl 14x6.5 Phosphor Bronze Free Floating Snare Drum delivers a distinctive voice crafted for players seeking tonal clarity and responsive articulation. Its revolutionary free floating design isolates the shell from hardware contact, allowing the 1.2mm phosphor bronze shell to vibrate freely and project its full sonic character. The result is a drum with sustained warmth, melodic versatility, and crisp snap that responds sensitively to every strike. Phosphor bronze shells are renowned for their lower overtone body combined with bright, punchy high-end definition. This snare excels in studio settings and live performances where tonal purity and articulation matter. Pearl's die-cast free floating chassis ensures the drum maintains its voice without hardware interference, giving you an unrestrained instrument within the phosphor bronze tonal spectrum.Key Features
- 14x6.5 inch size with 1.2mm phosphor bronze shell for warm, resonant tone
- Free floating design isolates shell from hardware for maximum vibration and projection
- Die-cast FT65 lugs provide rugged Pearl hardware without affecting shell resonance
- 10 tension rods with SST5042 tension rod system for reliable tuning stability
- SR160F strainer mechanism for precise snare response and control
- SN1420C snare wires deliver crisp, sensitive articulation
- Melodically versatile with lower overtone body and punchy high-end snap
- Professional-grade construction designed for studio and live performance applications
| Brand: | Pearl |
|---|---|
| Series: | Free Floating |
| Shell Material: | Bronze |
| Size: | 14x6.5 |
| Captures Lower Overtone Body Without Sacrificing Crisp Top-end Snare Snap. | |
| Includes Click Lock Throw-off (sr-160f) Featured On All New Free Floating Snare Models, The Click Lock Throw-off Is Engineered With A Nylon Grip Mechanism That Locks Into Place At The Top Position, And Disengages Quickly When Released. | |
| 1.2mm Phosphor Bronze Shell | |
| Celebrating 30 Years Of Unbridled Snare Drum Advancement, Pearl's Free Floating System Brings Power, Clarity, And True Articultion To The Discerning Drummer. | |