Detail 01
5.8mm five-ply maple/poplar shell
Creates the warm, balanced tonal foundation described for this drum.
Product detailSKU #1500000484298
Franklin Drum CompanyMaple/Poplar Snare Drum - 14 x 8 in. Peacock Pearl
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
With its 14 x 8-inch format, Peacock Pearl wrap, and 5.8mm five-ply maple/poplar shell, this Franklin snare is voiced for warm, balanced character with a controlled, focused response. The outside roundover edge and 45-degree interior cut are designed to increase shell-to-head contact, producing a fuller fundamental, warm resonance, and vintage-style dryness. It arrives with eight lugs, triple-flange hoops, an Inde throw-off, 25-strand wires, and Remo heads for dependable studio and live use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers wanting a deeper 14 x 8-inch maple/poplar snare with warm resonance and a fuller fundamental note.
- Live and studio work requiring a snare designed to stay articulate across a wide tuning range.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Outside roundover edge with 45-degree interior cut
Enhances shell-to-head contact for fuller fundamental tone, warm resonance, and controlled dryness.
Detail 03
25-strand German metal snare wires
Provides crisp sensitivity and consistent response.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This SKU is the 14 x 8-inch configuration, rather than the 14 x 6.5-inch size also offered.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this Peacock Pearl snare?
This SKU is 14 x 8 inches.
02What is the shell made from?
It uses a 5.8mm, five-ply maple/poplar shell.
03Which heads come on the drum?
It has a Franklin Remo Ambassador Vintage Coated batter head and Remo Ambassador Snare Side Hazy resonant head.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
8 detailsBody & build
- Shell Construction
- 5-ply
- Color
- White
- Snare Side Head
- Remo Ambassador Snare Side Hazy
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Shell Material
- Maple/poplar
- Body Finish
- Peacock pearl
- Shell Thickness
- 5.8mm
- Finish
- Peacock pearl
11 detailsOther
- Lug Count
- 8
- Available Sizes
- 14x6.5 inch, 14x8 inch
- Guitar Center Exclusive
- Yes
- Hoops
- 2.3mm triple-flange
- Snare Wires
- 25-strand German metal snares
- Batter Head
- Franklin Remo Ambassador Vintage Coated
- Throw Off
- Inde throw-off
- Badges
- Gold Franklin script badge
- Bearing Edge
- Outside roundover with 45-degree inside
- Product Type
- Snare drum
- Model
- FDC-PPMP
