Reference 20-Ply Birch/Maple

Drum Set Series Snare Drums

Reference 20-Ply Birch/Maple

The True Definition of Snare Drum Power.

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Discontinued: 2023

Drum Set Series Snare Drums

Reference 20-Ply Birch/Maple

Comprised of the choicest panels of premium Birch and North American Maple from Pearl's Masterworks veneer vault, Reference Wood Snare Drums boast a staggeringly thick 20-ply shell for dominant projection in any musical sphere.

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Model Number

RF1450S/C

RF1465S/C

RF1365S/C

Pearl Reference Series drums feature the best custom options from our Masterworks realm to produce an optimum, high-volume pro playing experience.

The Reference 20-ply Snare Drum features a staggeringly thick 20-ply blended Maple (14) Birch (6) shell with 45-degree bearing edges. This power-centered shell recipe produces focused volume and power with no loss in sensitivity or articulation.

Each snare features a hardware selection configured to increase body weight for increased projection; including \Mastercast die-cast hoops, our unique swiveling dual BRL lug, and patented SR-1000 Glide-Lock snare strainer.  

Ultra-Sound "D" type snare wires are used to further increase sensitivity and sizzle by focusing snare tension on the center wires.

A Reference Snare makes a stunning addition to any power-primed set-up, and is excellent for recording and live performance.

AVAILABLE SIZES

14"X6.5"  

14"X5"  

13"X6.5"

SHELL

25mm  Maple (14-ply Outer) Birch (6-ply Inner)

HOOPS

MasterCast Die-Cast 

(DC-1410/DC-1410S)

(DC-1308/DC-1308S)

LUGS

BRL Swivel Bridge Lugs  

BRL-55  BRL-65

RODS

Stainless Steel

STRAINER

SR-1000 Glide-Lock

SNARES

SN-1420D  Ultra-Sound "D"-Type

Features

20-ply, 25mm Maple/Birch Shell

Staggeringly thick North American Maple (14-ply Outer) Birch (6-ply Inner) shell delivers dense cut, power, and focused sensitivity.

SR-1000 Glide Lock Strainer

(US Patent #7220905, #7301087, #7365256) Its locking throw-off lever and corresponding tension knob assure slip-free performance and quick, push button release action. 

MasterCast Hoops

A strong, reliable Die-Cast hoop for increased volume, attack, and overtone control.

BRL Swivel Bridge Lugs

Allow for increased projection, reduced shell contact, high-tension, and precisely aligned, no-bind tuning.