The Pearl Reference 13x6.5 Snare can be best described as a "power piccolo" with the high pitch and bite of a piccolo with the body and depth of a 6.5 with dynamic range. Whether you are a larger drummer or younger drummer, you'll find the 13" width is easier to use than a 14" and the punch is certainly still there, being 6.5" deep. The 13x6.5 flies under the radar as an amazingly versatile drum.
Chrome Hardware is the default choice in checkout unless you specify
otherwise (except for Black on Inca Gold #302). All Special Orders are 5
months wait from Pearl - Your payment in Full is required upfront -
Note in "Special Instructions" in checkout only if you need Black or
Gold Hardware.
Reference Snare Drums feature 20 ply wood shells with 6 inner plies of Birch and 14 outer plies of Maple, making it one of the loudest wood snare drums available. The 6 inner plies of Birch provides cut and attack while the outer 14 plies of Maple provide warmth and solid mid-range punch. The shell's 45° bearing edge provides minimum head dampening for intense crack and attack.
Pearl Reference Snare wood drums are available in 3 shell sizes to suit individual preferences and tastes: 14"x 5", 14"x 6.5" and 13"x 6.5". All feature pivoting lugs to assure perfect tension rod alignment for maximum resonance, MasterCast die cast hoops, SR-1000 GlideLock strainer, and UltraSound snares.
The SR-1000 GlideLock strainer features a locking lever that will not disengage no matter how hard you play yet releases easily with a push of a button. The snare tension knob also locks to retain snare tension settings. Simply push and turn the knob to adjust and release to lock. Special low-friction "bearings" and high precision castings assure smooth, gliding action.
Pearl Reference 14x5 Snare Drums
Pearl Reference 14x6.5 Snare Drums
All Pearl Reference Drums ship FREE to Physical Street Address in Continental USA. Ship to all other locations will require a quote - Please Email Us with any questions you have.