PEARL STA1450AL 5 x 14" Sensitone Beaded Seamless Aluminum Snare Drum

The Pearl Beaded Sensitone Seamless Aluminum Snare Drum is ideal for anyone looking for a workhorse drum at a great price.Pearl has given their Sensitone line a once over, breathing new life into these highly practical drums by redesigning their hardware and shell compositions. This particular snare is crafted from high grade aluminum and features a beaded, seamless shell. The bead helps redirect the sound, giving the drum enhanced articulation and attack. Aluminum is an ideal material for a work horse drum due to its incredible versatility. It has a warm, almost dark sound that is incredibly articulate with a vast tuning range. It fits effortlessly into any musical setting and has a great cut that is sure to get you noticed. The Sensitone Series is outfitted with Pearl`s SR-150 snare strainer. The SR-150 features a Gladstone-style throw-off and Click-Lock technology. The Click-Lock feature locks the snare tension to retain your settings no matter how hard you play. This drum is also outfitted with one of Pearl`s signature hoops, the SuperHoop II. This hoop is heavy and balanced, keeping the drum in tune longer. The low-mass tube lugs allow the drum to breath and resonate freely while giving the drum a classy, timeless look.