Detail 01
1 mm beaded copper shell
Forms the core of the drum's warm, deep, and expressive response.

Independent shopping perspective
Pearl's 14 x 5.5-inch Primal Snare Collective copper snare centers on a 1 mm beaded copper shell, giving the drum its warm, deep, expressive character. The shallower 14-inch configuration is one member of a four-size copper-shell range, with its own balance of depth, projection, and response. Dual-tension lugs help maintain tuning, 2.3 mm triple-flanged hoops balance openness and control, and the smooth-action throw-off supports consistent snare operation through extended playing sessions.

Strong match
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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
Forms the core of the drum's warm, deep, and expressive response.
Detail 02
Balance an open sound with control.
Detail 03
Help maintain stable tuning.
Detail 04
Supports consistent snare operation during extended sessions.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It has a 1 mm beaded copper shell.
This version is 14 x 5.5 inches.
It uses 2.3 mm triple-flanged hoops.
Reference
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