Detail 01
1 mm rolled steel shell
The shell is rolled steel and measures 1 mm thick.

Independent shopping perspective
Pearl's limited-edition GPX is a 14 x 6.5-inch snare built around a 1 mm rolled steel shell and finished in black nickel plating. It combines the bright, cutting attack associated with a metal snare with the warmth described for this model. Triple-flanged hoops support rimshot projection, dual tuning lugs support consistent tuning, and the rapid-release strainer makes snare adjustments quick. That makes it useful for both forceful backbeats and more detailed ghost-note work.

Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
The shell is rolled steel and measures 1 mm thick.
Detail 02
They provide stability and enhance rimshot projection.
Detail 03
The snare adjustment can be made quickly.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It uses a 1 mm rolled steel shell.
It has a black nickel-plated finish.
Yes. It uses a rapid-release snare strainer.
Reference
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