Pearl Philharmonic PHP1325/N405 13 x 2.5" "Pancake" Snare Drum

The Pearl PHP1325 "Pancake" Maple Snare Drum results from the contemporary repertoire demands and performance environments that push innovation in instrument design at Pearl. Tom Freer of the Cleveland Orchestra collaborated with Pearl designers to create the new 13"x2.5" Philharmonic "Pancake" snare drum to meet the growing demand for a solo and audition drum that could be "whisper quiet" and professional-grade for years of use. In other words, maximum sensitivity in the smallest possible format.

Pearl met the musical challenges presented with a variety of solutions affecting nearly every aspect of the drums' design: First, an extremely compact 13"x2.5" Ply Maple Shell was required that necessitated the creation of a single point lug system.

Pearl also made special modifications to the snare mechanism allowing the snare assemblies to be correctly positioned and tensioned against the bottom head while still maintaining the Philharmonic Triad Strainer's adjustability. In addition, new snare assemblies were developed for this model using light gauge music wire in a proprietary graduated tensioning system that creates that signature Pearl out-of-the performance quality.

The PHP1325 adds a new range of ultra-quiet response and a clear snare tone to Pearl Philharmonic.

Pearl Philharmonic Pancake Snare Drum Features:

• 8-Ply / 10mm 100% Maple shell.
• Modified Triad strainer system with SR505 Features.
• Wrap Around Guitar Wire Snare Assemblies.
• Special Single Point Lug with Nickle finish.
• Single Flange rims with Nickle finish.
• Vintage Snare Beds.