Detail 01
Free-floating six-ply maple shell
The shell is supported within the FFX aluminum frame rather than described as fixed directly to it.
Product detailSKU #1437404022561
PearlChampionship Maple Varsity FFX Marching Snare Drum Burst Finish 13 x 11 in. Black Silver #981
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pearl’s 13 x 11 in. Championship Maple Varsity FFX is a marching snare built around a six-ply, free-floating maple shell held in a lightweight aircraft-aluminum frame. Its mid-to-high frequency balance is aimed at sensitivity and projection, while the alloy edge ring is designed to take the pressure of modern high-tension heads. Reinforcement rings and a 45-degree lower bearing edge support shell stability and focus its response. It wears the Black Silver #981 burst finish. A carrier is sold separately.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching-band or corps use with high-tension snare heads and a focused, projecting response.
- Players seeking a 13 x 11 in. maple marching snare in a lightweight aluminum frame.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a carrier supplied with the drum; it is sold separately.
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
Aluminum-alloy edge ring
Provides the top bearing edge intended to handle high-tension head pressure.
Detail 03
Two-ply reinforcement rings and 45-degree bottom bearing edge
These shell details are designed for stability, shape integrity, sensitivity, and volume.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for a separate carrier if one is needed for your setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a carrier included?
No. The carrier is sold separately.
02What is the drum’s listed size?
It is 13 x 11 inches.
03Where is it made?
Taiwan.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
