Competitor CMSX Snare
The competitor Series offers big value at affordable prices. The CMSX snare drum offers many of the same features of the FFX Series snares. This includes the legendary free-floating shell technology with an aluminum edge ring that relieves all better head tension for the 8 ply Mahogany shell. A direct descendent of the Championship Series, you could say competition is in its blood.
Features
| Both 12"x14" and 11"x13" sizes |
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| 8 Ply mahogany shell |
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| 2.3mm Steel Hoops |
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| High tension FFX Aluminum Alloy edge ring |
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| Lever action strainer |
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| Micro-fine adjustment of snare / head contact |
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| 12 strand synthetic gut snares |
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| Lightweight |
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| Available in #33 Pure White and #46 Midnight Black covering |
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Shell
Competitor CMSX Snare Drum shells feature 8-ply Mahogany shells crafted by Pearl’s Secure Shell Technology. Mahogany’s excellent response in mid to low registers, fostered by the wood’s loosely packed cellulose structure, quickly established it as a standard in the drum making industry during the early 20th century. Pearl Competitor Mahogany CMSX shells bring reliability and fine craftsmanship to a light, mobile, and affordable high tension drum.
The CMSX Frame supports an aluminum alloy edge ring and Pearl Superhoops, providing you with a winning combination that can support today’s long lasting batter heads without ultra high tension. Pearl’s standard 45 degree bearing edge focuses the drum’s maximum sensitivity and volume.
Pearl’s Superior Shell Technology utilizes a proprietary technique for achieving the ultimate air chamber. It begins with select woods chosen for their unique acoustic attributes, milled to precise thickness with overlapping scarf joint seams, for a perfect air-tight fit. The wood plies are saturated with Pearl’s proprietary “AcoustiGlue” that permeates every pore and dries to the exact consistency of the wood for optimum resonance. Finally, the plies are formed in high-temperature molds with 1000 PSI of hydraulic pressure to produce perfect drum shells that exhibit superior tone, optimal resonance and extreme strength.
Configurations
The Competitor Series High Tension Snare Drum is available in two sizes to meet your needs:
| Dimensions | Model Number |
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| 14”x12” High Tension Snare Drum | CMSX-1412 |
| 13”x11” High Tension Snare Drum | CMSX-1311 |
Available in covered finishes #33 Pure White and #46 Midnight Black.
Finishes
Competitor Marching Colors
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![]() Midnight Black |
Carriers
MX T-FRAME Snare Carrier MXS-1
The new MX T-FRAME Carriers by Pearl offer elegant simplicity combined with solid dependability. These super light frames provide sleek comfort with a wide range of adjustability to fit every size player. Straight forward adjustments with minimal hardware makes these carriers a clear choice for any band.
Cases & Accessories
Stands
The S-1000 shares many features of our top-of-the-line S-2000 snare stand but with very affordable pricing.
Cases
Pearl Marching Cases are rotationally molded for outstanding durability. Recommended case for CMSX Snare Drums:
- PD-1412 for both 13” and 14” Snare Drums
Covers
Pearl Drum Covers protect your investment from the wear and tear of the season.
- MDC-13 for 13” Snare Drums
- MDC-14 for 14" Snare Drums
Clamps
- MUH-10 clamps to the CMSX Edge Ring for cymbals
- MUH-20 clamps to the CMSX Tension Posts and accepts any accessory mounted on a 3/8” post
Projectors
Pearl Sound Projectors attach to the bottom of marching snare drums via hook and loop fastener to improve forward projection.
- SP-2 for 13” snare drums, White with Black Pearl logo
- SP-2B for 13” snare drums, Black with White Pearl logo
Stick Bags
The MSB-1 and MSB-2 stick holders securely attaches to any marching drum with hook and loop straps.
MSB-2 stick holder, allows for holding two separated sets of implements.
Warranty & Schematics
LIMITED WARRANTY
Pearl drums, hardware, accessories and percussion instruments are designed and manufactured to provide the highest standards in quality, style, appearance and playing performance. Pearl takes pride in its products and takes great care to utilize the best materials and the highest standard of craftsmanship in their manufacture.
WARRANTY COVERAGE / WARRANTY PERIOD
General: Pearl drums, stands, pedals, parts and accessories except as noted herein, purchased from an authorized Pearl dealer are warranted to the original retail purchase and shall be valid by item as indicated below and is not transferable.
Shells (Marching): Wood marching shells are guaranteed against material failure or going out of round for a period of three (3) years from the date of the original purchase.
Drum Hardware (Marching): Drum hardware such as lugs, claws, tension rods, swivel nuts, strainers, and nuts and bolts are guaranteed against material failure and manufacturing defects for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase.
Hoops: Wood hoops are guaranteed against material failure, ply separation, or going out of round for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase. Metal hoops are guaranteed against material failure or going out of round for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase.
Finish: Except for “special finishes" (see below), both the lacquer finish and covered finish on Pearl drums are guaranteed for one (1) year; however, Pearl does not guarantee against deterioration by reason of corrosive atmosphere, extreme temperature or other external causes.
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY
This Warranty Does Not Cover
This warranty shall not apply to the following: sticks, brushes, beaters, springs, straps, slings, heads, wire snares, cable snares, gut snares, snare cords/straps, cymbals, bass drum hoop protectors, or damage resulting from misuse, negligence, and/or alterations or additions to the product after acceptance. Pearl’s warranty does not apply to failures caused by the following: a.) Improper maintenance or repair, including the installation of parts or components that do not conform to the quality and specification of the original. b.) Instruments that have been altered, modified or have been damaged through misuse, negligence or improper operation. c.) Instruments whose trademark, name or identification number has been changed or removed. d.) Instruments subjected to abnormal strain, neglect, abuse, modification or exposure to extreme variances in temperature or humidity. e.) Special Finishes - Drum hardware and stands ordered with Black Chrome plated, Gold plated, Satin Chrome plated, Black Nickel plated, and lacquered finishes are highly sensitive to cosmetic damage that can occur during normal handling and use. Therefore, no warranty of any kind, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is provided against cosmetic defects or appearance damage to these finishes.
The obligation created by this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective item at Pearl’s sole discretion.
Owner’s Responsibility
It is important that the owner/user be familiar with the proper maintenance and use of their Pearl instrument. Keep this warranty and proof of purchase in a safe place. Be prepared to provide purchase information to avoid undue difficulties in determining eligibility for warranty protection. If any service is not performed by Pearl, it will terminate this warranty.
To Obtain Warranty Service
Warranty service may be obtained by first notifying the Pearl dealer from which the product was originally purchased. Upon notification, the Pearl dealer must obtain Return Authorization from the Pearl Customer Service Department. This number must be written plainly on the outside of the package or the returned shipping carton will be refused. Returned merchandise must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt. All freight and insurance must be prepaid by the original owner. Pearl will stand return freight, provided the defect is adjudged to be covered by warranty. Merchandise found to be not covered by warranty will be returned freight collect.
Warranty Limitations
This Limited Warranty is exclusive and made in lieu of all other warranties, and all implied warranties, including without limitation any warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose which are hereby expressly disclaimed. In no event will responsibility be accepted for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty may last. Therefore, the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to stat



