Detail 01
6-ply, 5 mm maple SST shell
Defines the shell construction used for this Modern Utility snare.
Product detailSKU #1500000049442
PearlModern Utility Maple Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 in. Satin Black
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pearl’s Modern Utility maple snare is built as a straightforward working-player drum for regular gig use and for adding another voice to a drum setup. The construction centers on a 6-ply, 5 mm maple SST shell, with triple-flange hoops, steel carbon snares, CL Bridge Lugs, and an SR700 strainer. It wears a Satin Black lacquer finish. Verify the actual size before ordering: the title and provided size specification do not match.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Gigging drummers adding a maple-snare option to an existing acoustic drum setup.
- Regular playing situations where a straightforward, well-equipped Modern Utility snare is needed.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers who need a confirmed 14 x 6.5 in. drum without resolving the conflicting provided size information.
- Players seeking a snare with an internal muffler, since none is listed.
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
Triple-flange hoops
Identifies the hoop type fitted to the drum.
Detail 03
Steel carbon snares
Identifies the snare-wire material.
Detail 04
Satin Black lacquer finish
Gives the drum its black satin appearance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the size with Korena before purchase: the title says 14 x 6.5 in., while the provided specifications say 12 x 7 in.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What shell does this snare use?
It uses a 6-ply, 5 mm maple SST shell.
02Does it have an internal muffler?
No internal muffler is listed.
03What size is this drum?
The title identifies 14 x 6.5 in., but the provided specifications list 12 x 7 in. Confirm the size before ordering.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
7 detailsBody & build
- Shell Construction
- 6-Ply
- Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- China
- Finish Type
- Lacquer
- Shell Material
- Maple
- Hardware Material
- Steel
- Shell Thickness Mm
- 5
11 detailsOther
- Snare Size
- 12 x 7 in.
- Hoop Type
- Triple-flange
- Total Pieces
- 1
- Snares
- Steel Carbon
- Internal Muffler
- No
- Configuration
- Snare Size: 12 x 7 in.
- Lugs
- Proprietary
- Reinforcement Ring
- No
- Throw Off
- Side
- Bearing Edge
- Info Not Available
- Heads
- Branded
