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 Seamless Aluminum Free Floating Snare Drum 14x8
Pearl
FTAL1480
Regular price
$990.99
Shipping calculated at checkout
Only 2 in stock
Frequently Bought Together
Select items and add them to your cart in one click.
Total: $0.00
✓
This item: Pearl Seamless Aluminum Free Floating Snare Drum 14x8
$990.99
✓
Pearl 14x12 Snare Drum Case, no foam-PD1412
$172.95
✓
Pearl President Series Phenolic Limited Edition Snare Drum w/Case 14x5.5
$772.99
Pearl Seamless Aluminum Free Floating Snare Drum 14x8
Regular price
$990.99
Product Description
Pearl Seamless Aluminum Free Floating Snare Drum 14x8
The Pearl 14x8 Seamless Aluminum Free Floating Snare Drum delivers pure, uninhibited tone through innovative die-cast free floating lugs that isolate the shell from hardware contact. This design philosophy allows the 1.2mm spun seamless aluminum shell to vibrate freely, producing a bright, cutting attack with strong low-end definition and smooth midrange clarity. The result is a snare that responds with sensitivity and projection, ideal for players seeking maximum tonal purity and articulation in studio and live settings. Pearl's free floating architecture represents a fundamental shift in snare drum design. By decoupling the shell from the lug assembly, the drum achieves unrestrained resonance and sustain. The thin aluminum construction contributes to a shorter, punchier response with natural sizzle—perfect for sharp backbeats and defined articulation. Each free floating model is specifically engineered by size and shell type to optimize its acoustic character, ensuring the drum's voice remains true to its intended application.Key Features
- 1.2mm spun seamless aluminum shell for bright, cutting tone with fat low-end response
- Free floating die-cast lug design isolates shell from hardware for maximum resonance and sustain
- 42-strand Ultra-Sound snare wires deliver increased sensitivity and crisp articulation
- 10 tension rods with SST5042 hardware for reliable tuning stability and durability
- SR160F strainer and FT80 lugs provide professional-grade Pearl construction and hardware quality
- 14-inch diameter with 8-inch depth for versatile application across musical styles
- Organic aluminum construction produces pure, uninhibited tonal character without coloration
| Brand: | Pearl |
|---|---|
| Series: | Free Floating |
| Shell Material: | Aluminum |
| Size: | 14x8 |
| Deep, Rich Snare Power With Short, Even Sustain Decay. | |
| 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 Seamless Aluminum Shell | |
| Celebrating 30 Years Of Unbridled Snare Drum Advancement, Pearl's Free Floating System Brings Power, Clarity, And True Articultion To The Discerning Drummer. | |