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Pearl Masterworks Studio Snare Drum - 5.5 x-16 inch - Natural Imbuya , $1,873.99 - Add to Cart Skip to Product Information

Pearl Masterworks Studio Snare Drum - 5.5 x-16 inch - Natural Imbuya

5.5" x 16" Maple/Gum Snare Drum with 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Natural Imbuya
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Pearl Masterworks Studio Snare Drum - 5.5 x-16 inch - Natural Imbuya
Pearl Masterworks Studio Snare Drum - 5.5 x-16 inch - Natural Imbuya

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We can order this Masterworks snare drum from Pearl, but this hand-crafted drum requires extra time for delivery. Standard lead time is 6 months, but this drum is worth the wait! Place your order now to reserve your place in line!

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Pearl Masterworks Studio Snare Drum - 5.5 x-16 inch - Natural Imbuya

We can get it!
We can order this Masterworks snare drum from Pearl, but this hand-crafted drum requires extra time for delivery. Standard lead time is 6 months, but this drum is worth the wait! Place your order now to reserve your place in line!

Pearl Masterworks Snare Drums: Custom-built Quality to Suit Every Taste

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Every handbuilt snare drum in the Pearl Masterworks series boasts vault-grade tonewoods, indulgent finish plies, and top-of-the-line hoops and hardware. This 5.5" x 16" Masterworks Studio snare combines four plies of balanced North American maple with two plies of rich, resonant gumwood for impressive depth and response in any setting — onstage or in the studio. Plies are set using Pearl's proprietary SST shell molding process, with tonally transparent AcoustiGlue and 1,000 PSI of direct pressure, yielding maximum roundness and resonance. 2.3mm triple-flanged Superhoops and nickel STL100 swivel lugs complete the package.

Pearl Masterworks MWA1655SN 16" Snare Drum Features:

  • Vault-grade tonewoods and finish plies
  • Top-tier hoops and hardware
  • 4-ply maple exterior
  • 2-ply gumwood interior
  • Luxurious imbuya wood finish ply
  • 2.3mm triple-flanged Pearl Superhoops
  • Nickel STL100 swivel lugs
  • Size: 5.5" x 16"
What Does "Special Order" Mean?

A special-order product is one that we don't normally keep in stock. We order it from the manufacturer as soon as you order from us. We have great relationships with all the manufacturers we carry, so we can get your special order to you as fast as or faster than anyone else. Remember that special orders are non-returnable and non-cancelable, so make sure the item is right for you. A Sweetwater Sales Engineer can help you decide — call (800) 222-4700 for assistance!

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Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. Select manufacturers may require that only the manufacturer’s products qualify towards the minimum purchase amount needed to be eligible for promotional financing. Otherwise, an invoice that meets the minimum purchase amount and contains at least one qualifying manufacturer product is eligible for promotional financing. No interest will be charged on promo purchase balance, and equal monthly payments are required on promo purchase until it is paid in full. The payments equal the amount financed divided by the number of months in the promo period, rounded up to the next whole dollar. These payments may be higher than the payments that would be required if this purchase was a non-promo purchase. During the last month(s) of the promo period the required monthly payment may be reduced due to the prior months’ rounding. Regular account terms apply to non-promo purchases. New Accounts as of 07/31/2025: Purchase APR is 34.99%. Penalty APR is 39.99%. Min Interest Charge is $2. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms. Subject to credit approval.

Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. No interest will be charged on the promo balance if you pay it off, in full, within the promo period. If you do not, interest will be charged on the promo balance from the purchase date. The required minimum monthly payments may or may not pay off the promo balance before the end of the promo period, depending on purchase amount, promo length and payment allocation. Regular account terms apply to non-promo purchases and, after promo period ends, to the promo balance. New Accounts as of 07/31/2025: Purchase APR is 34.99%. Penalty APR is 39.99%. Min Interest Charge is $2. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms. Subject to credit approval.

The estimated required monthly payment shown which excludes taxes and delivery equals the amount financed divided by the number of months in the promo period, rounded up to the next cent. During the last month(s) of the promo period the required monthly payment may be reduced due to this rounding. These payments apply only with the financing offer shown. If you make these payments by the due date each month, you should pay off this amount financed within the promo period, if it is the only balance you are paying off. If you have other balances on your account, this payment will be added to any other minimum monthly payments.

Applies only to select items from this manufacturer. Ask your Sweetwater Sales Engineer for more details.