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 14x8 African Mahogany Free Floating Snare Natural Mahogany
Pearl
FTMH1480324
Pearl 14x8 African Mahogany Free Floating Snare Natural Mahogany
Regular price
$1,006.99
Product Description
Pearl 14x8 African Mahogany Free Floating Snare Drum
The Pearl 14x8 African Mahogany Free Floating Snare delivers a distinctly warm, throaty tone with pronounced low-end growl. Its 8-ply, 10mm African Mahogany shell produces shorter decay and increased volume, making it ideal for players seeking deeper, darker snare character. The revolutionary free floating design eliminates contact between the shell and lugs, allowing the wood to vibrate freely and project with minimal hardware interference—resulting in pure, uninhibited tonal expression. Each Pearl Free Floating snare is engineered specifically for its shell material and application. The African Mahogany construction naturally emphasizes lower frequencies and midrange warmth, giving this drum a rich, organic voice that responds to individual playing dynamics. Backed by Pearl's rugged die-cast hardware and precision engineering, this snare maintains tuning stability while preserving shell resonance.Key Features
- 14x8 size with 8-ply, 10mm African Mahogany shell in Satin Red Mahogany finish
- Free floating design—lugs do not contact the shell for maximum tonal purity and projection
- Die-cast FT80 lugs and SST5042 tension rods for reliable tuning and durability
- 42-strand SN1442C snare wires for crisp articulation and responsive snap
- SR160F strainer and 10 tension rods for precise tuning control
- Warm, deep tone with strong lows and smooth midrange character
- Organic African Mahogany construction delivers shorter decay and increased volume
| Brand: | Pearl |
|---|---|
| Series: | Free Floating |
| Shell Material: | Mahogany |
| Size: | 14x8 |
| Finish: | Natural Mahogany |
| The Ultimate In Throaty, Deep Snare Growl. Thick 10mm Shell Shortens Decay And Increases Volume. | |
| 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. | |
| 8 Ply (10mm) African Mahogany Shell | |
| Celebrating 30 Years Of Unbridled Snare Drum Advancement, Pearl's Free Floating System Brings Power, Clarity, And True Articultion To The Discerning Drummer. | |