Detail 01
Free-floating six-ply maple shell
The maple shell is supported within the FFX aluminum frame.
Product detailSKU #1437404022596
PearlChampionship Maple Varsity FFX Marching Snare Drum Burst Finish 13 x 11 in. Yellow Silver #963
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Yellow Silver #963 Championship Maple Varsity FFX places a six-ply, free-floating maple shell inside Pearl’s lightweight aircraft-aluminum frame. That construction brings forward a balanced mid-to-high range with sensitivity and projection for marching work. An aluminum-alloy edge ring forms the upper bearing edge for the pressure associated with high-tension heads, while two-ply reinforcement rings and a 45-degree lower bearing edge help retain shell stability and focus response. Its listed size is 13 x 11 in. A carrier is sold separately.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching snare parts that use high-tension heads and need a sensitive, projecting maple-shell response.
- Players choosing a 13 x 11 in. marching snare with the Yellow Silver #963 finish.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone expecting a carrier with the drum; Pearl lists it as a separate purchase.
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
It provides a top bearing edge designed to accept high-tension head pressure.
Detail 03
Two-ply reinforcement rings and 45-degree bottom bearing edge
These details support shell stability and concentrate sensitivity and volume.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A carrier is not part of the drum purchase and must be obtained separately if required.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this snare come with a carrier?
No. Pearl lists the carrier separately.
02What is the finish?
It is the Yellow Silver #963 burst finish.
03Where is it made?
Taiwan.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Color Finish
- Yellow
