Detail 01
13-inch diameter
One inch smaller than standard. Higher fundamental pitch, faster head response, less low-end spread.
Product detailSKU #1274034486919
PearlOmar Hakim Signature Snare Drum 13 x 5 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
13x5 signature snare from Pearl's mid-to-upper line. For drummers who want a tighter, higher-pitched voice than a 14-inch snare.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Funk, R&B and studio work needing quick, tight backbeats
- Drummers adding a second snare beside a 14-inch main
- Tight setups where a 14-inch snare crowds the hi-hat
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting one fat, deep, all-purpose backbeat
- Rock players needing volume and low-end body
- First-snare buyers; a 14x5.5 is the safer default
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
5-inch depth
Shallow. Emphasizes crack and stick articulation over body and sustain.
Detail 03
13x5 combination
Sits well above a 14x5.5 in pitch. Rimshots snap rather than boom.
Detail 04
Signature model
Built to one drummer's spec rather than as a general-purpose shell, so the voicing is deliberate and narrow.
Detail 05
Around $705
Above workhorse metal snares. You're buying a specific voice, not a do-everything drum.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Your stand basket must close down to 13 inches; many sit at 14
- 0213-inch heads are less common in stores than 14s
- 03Shallow shells need careful tuning; too loose and it chokes
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can a 13-inch snare be my only snare?
It can, but it's a specific voice: bright, tight, quick. If you play one style and want that sound, yes. For general cover work a 14-inch is more forgiving.
02Will it fit my existing snare stand?
Only if the basket adjusts down to 13 inches. Many stands are set for 14 and won't grip a smaller drum securely. Check before you order.
03How does 13x5 compare to a 14x5.5?
Higher pitched, faster response, less sustain and less low-end. The backbeat cracks and gets out of the way instead of ringing behind the track.
04Is it loud enough for live rock?
It cuts, but through frequency rather than volume. A shallow 13-inch won't fill a room the way a deeper 14 does, so most rock players mic it.
