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PEARL PRESIDENT SERIES SNARE
Sale Price: $449
Description
The President Series Deluxe snare captures the tonal essence of an era, but its focused tuning range makes it far from a "One Hit Wonder".
Features
6-ply, 7.5mm Lauan Shell - Drawing from the very origins of Pearl's drum manufacturing history, Lauan was the source of the original "MIJ" (Made in Japan) sound. This darker-toned medium/hardwood was the basis of thousands of shells made by Mitsuo Yanagisawa in Pearl's Chiba, Japan-based drum factory starting in 1961. Loud yet subdued, Lauan has a deep, punchy wallop with plenty of top-end attack.
SuperHoop II - A sturdy triple-flanged hoop at optimum 2.3mm thickness, each is identity stamped and made for accurate and secure tuning in play without inhibiting overall shell resonance.
SR017 Strainer - This quick, simple strainer delivers effortless switching and optimum sensitivity control.
BSL55 Traditional 8-Lug Layout - Preferred by Vintage enthusiasts and collectors, the original 8-lug layout (featuring a recasting of Pearl's original
Specifications
Size: 14"x5.5"
Shell: 6-ply (7.5mm) Lauan
Lug: BSL55
Rods: T061LW
Strainer: SR017
Snares: SN1420I
Hoops: 2.3mm SuperHoop II Triple Flanged (8-lug)
Heads: Remo UT CS Black Dot (Batter) / Remo UT Hazy Snare (Bottom)
Internal Muffler: IM100W
