Detail 01
6-ply, 5 mm maple SST shell
Sets out the shell material, ply count, and thickness.
Product detailSKU #1500000049449
PearlModern Utility Maple Snare Drum 14 x 8 in. Matte Natural
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Designed around active gigging use, Pearl’s Modern Utility maple snare gives a drum setup an additional voice without unnecessary complication. Its 6-ply, 5 mm maple SST shell is paired with triple-flange hoops, steel carbon snares, CL Bridge Lugs, and an SR700 strainer. The Matte Natural version carries a natural lacquer finish. There is a size discrepancy to resolve before purchase: its title and provided specifications identify different dimensions.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers expanding an acoustic kit with a Modern Utility maple snare for regular gigging.
- Working players who want the Matte Natural Modern Utility finish in their drum setup.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Orders requiring confirmed 14 x 8 in. dimensions before checkout, because the supplied size details conflict.
- Drummers looking for an internal muffler; none is listed for this snare.
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
Names the hoop type.
Detail 03
Steel carbon snares
Names the material used for the snares.
Detail 04
Matte Natural lacquer finish
Identifies the drum's natural matte finish.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify the drum size before ordering: the title says 14 x 8 in., while the provided specifications list 12 x 7 in.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the shell construction?
The drum has a 6-ply, 5 mm maple SST shell.
02What finish does this version have?
It is finished in Matte Natural lacquer.
03Is the size confirmed as 14 x 8 in.?
The title says 14 x 8 in., but the provided specifications list 12 x 7 in. Confirm the size before purchase.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
7 detailsBody & build
- Shell Construction
- 6-Ply
- Color
- Natural
- 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
