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One (1) NEW and Factory Sealed Pearl Free Floating 14x8" Snare Drum with Aluminum Shell - FTAL1480

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Pearl Free Floating Snare Drums

Pearl's unique Free Floating Snare chassis removes all hardware from the shell to greatly improve resonance and projection. Each Pearl Free Floating Snare Drum's Task-Specific shell recipe is tailored for a unique tonal voice and application. The Seamless Aluminum 14"x8" drum delivers a deep, fat sound that is at home filling an arena as it is in a small club. Perfect as a primary or auxiliary drum.

To Give Each Drummer an Unique Playing Voice Within the Tonal Spectrum, Pearl's Revolutionary Free Floating Snare Drums Are Custom Tailored to Fit a Specific Task by Model, Shell Material, and Size. the 14"x8" Aluminum Model Captures a Deep, Dry, No-Overtone Snare Vibe from Its Hardware-Free, 1.2mm Seamless Shell. Each Drum Features Die-Cast Hoops, the Slip-Free Click-Lock Throw-Off System, and Unique Cylder Lugs.

Pearl's revolutionary die-cast Free Floating chassis allows each shell to speak with a voice that is uninhibited by shell hardware for true tonal purity. Individually chosen by size, shell type, and application, each drum is true to the Free Floating concept and gives the player an unrestrained voice within the tonal spectrum.

Features a 1.2mm spun seamless Aluminum shell for shorter, fat response and 42-strand Ultra-Sound snares for increased sensitivity. Delivers the ultimate in a short, dry snare punch with just the right amount of sizzle to make the backbeat sharp.

Pearl's revolutionary snare system suspends the shell in a die-cast chassis with only the batter head contacting the edge, allowing uninhibited tonal body, resonance, and volume.

1.2mm Seamless Free-Floating Aluminum Shell - Seamless, spun Aluminum for quick response at the strike. Its drier tone is perfect for a wide range of tunings and styles.

Pearl's Free Floating snare shell system brings power, clarity, and true articulation to the discerning drummer

Deep, rich snare power with short, even sustain decay.

SR-160F Click-Lock Throw Off

Mastercast Die-Cast Hoops - For superior strength, rigid tuning stability, and added volume and attack.

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Size: 14x8"

Shell: 1.2mm Seamless Aluminum

Lugs: FT80

Rods: 10

Tension Rods: SST5042

Strainer: SR160F - (US Patent #9082376) The revolutionary SR160F features an inner "C"-shaped nylon clip that attaches the throw-off arm to the tension dial, preventing the lever from disengaging, and the tension dial from loosening, even when the tension is very low. 

Snares: SN1442C 42-Strand Snares - Features low-mass rust-proof uncoated snare wires that respond to the lightest touch. Low mass, ultra-thin .6mm Phosphor Bronze End Plates fit closely to the head for ultra-sensitive sound.