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20 strands
Middle of the range. Crisp and articulate without the choked, buzzy density of high-count sets.
Product detailSKU #1274034489145
PearlS-022N 20 Strand 14" Replacement Snare
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement 20-strand snare wire for a 14-inch snare drum. For drummers whose wires have gone dead, bent or broken.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restoring crisp snare response on a drum that has gone dull
- Replacing a strand that snapped mid-gig
- Keeping a spare set in the hardware bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drums other than 14-inch — the wire span will not seat right
- Drummers wanting a drier, fatter sound from more strands
- Anyone expecting a tuning fix; this is a wear part
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.
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14-inch fit
Sized to span a 14-inch shell. On a smaller drum the wires overhang and rattle.
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Replacement part
Swaps into your existing throw-off and butt plate. The drum's hardware stays as-is.
Detail 04
Pearl-made
Built to Pearl's standard snare bed spacing, so it seats cleanly on Pearl drums.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your drum is 14 inches, not 13 or 12
- 02Snare cord or straps may not be included — have spares ready
- 03Center the wires on the head or you get uneven, one-sided response
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 13-inch snare?
No. It is cut for a 14-inch drum. On a 13-inch shell the wires sit wrong and rattle.
02How do I know my wires need replacing?
Bent or snapped strands, a rattly buzz that will not tune out, or a dull response no matter the tension.
03Do I need tools to install it?
A screwdriver for the throw-off and butt plate screws. The job takes a few minutes with the drum on its side.
04Is 20 strands better than 16 or 42?
Different, not better. Fewer strands read more open and drum-like; more strands read tighter and drier. Twenty sits in between.
