Detail 01
14 x 12 in.
A deep marching shell, not a 5-6 inch kit snare. Bigger air volume, louder projection, lower fundamental.
Product detailSKU #1274034488703
PearlCompetitor Traditional Snare Drum 14 x 12 in. White
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14x12 marching snare from Pearl's entry-level Competitor line. For school marching programs and beginning marchers who need a durable field drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year marching band members needing their own field drum
- School programs buying multiple matching drums on a budget
- Outdoor rehearsal and parade use where the drum takes abuse
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Concert or orchestral snare work — wrong voice entirely
- Drum set players; this does not fit a standard snare stand setup
- Competitive corps looking for high-tension carbon or Kevlar performance
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
Marching snare, not concert
Built for high tension and outdoor volume. It will sound thin and harsh in a room.
Detail 03
White finish
Standard band wrap that matches most uniform schemes and other white-shell drums in a line.
Detail 04
Competitor series
Pearl's budget marching tier. Built to survive students rather than to compete at a top tier.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A carrier or sling is separate — the drum alone will not carry
- 02Check with the band director on required shell size and finish
- 03Marching sticks are heavier than kit sticks and are sold separately
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on a drum set?
Not practically. It is 12 inches deep and built for a marching carrier, not a standard snare stand. Buy a kit snare instead.
02Does it come with a carrier or harness?
No. The carrier is a separate purchase. Confirm which carrier mount your band uses before ordering.
03Is 14x12 the standard marching snare size?
14 inch diameter is standard for marching snare. 12 inch depth is a common field depth, though some lines run shallower.
04Is this good enough for competitive marching?
It is Pearl's entry tier, aimed at school programs and beginners. Competitive corps typically step up to higher-tension drums.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
