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Pearl Session Studio Select Snare Drum - 5.5 inches x 14 inches, Gloss Natural Birch

5.5" x 14" Birch/African Mahogany Snare Drum with 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Gloss Natural Birch
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Pearl Session Studio Select Snare Drum - 5.5 inches x 14 inches, Gloss Natural Birch
Price:$402 and 99 cents
Special Financing - Ends Aug 2, 2026. $12/month with 36 month financing* 48 month financing available* with $499.00 minimum purchase on one invoice.

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Pearl Session Studio Select Snare Drum - 5.5 inches x 14 inches, Gloss Natural Birch
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Matched for Session Studio Select Shell Packs

The Pearl Session Studio Select snare drum is the perfect match for your Session Studio Select shell pack and a strong complement to any studio kit. Its 5.4mm blended birch/mahogany shell is lively and responsive to suit a wide range of musical styles. Masterworks-inspired 60°-outer bearing edges and SuperHoop IIs give this snare a crisp attack and focused midrange to balance a powerful low end.

Masters-grade blended shell

The Session Studio Select snare features shell technology borrowed from the Masters series. Its thin, resonant 5.4mm EvenPly-Six (6-ply) shell is comprised of 4-ply birch outers for focus and cut live or in the studio, along with two inner plies of furniture-grade African mahogany for warmth and balance.

Pearl Session: the session drummer's choice for decades

Session and studio drummers have depended on the Pearl Session series for nearly three decades. The Session Studio Select snare drum continues this proud heritage by building on decades of shell construction and finish innovations. For quality that translates to your projects, you can hang your reputation on the Pearl Session Studio Select snare from Sweetwater.

Pearl Session Studio Select Snare Drum Features:

  • Matching snare for your Session Studio Select shell pack
  • Complements any studio drum kit
  • Crisp and lively
  • Sensitive dynamics
  • Suits a wide range of styles
  • Masters-grade 5.4mm EvenPly-Six blended shell
  • Crafted from 4 plies of Masters-grade hard birch and 2 plies of warm, furniture-grade African mahogany
  • 2.3mm SuperHoop II on 60°-outer bearing edges
  • Lifetime manufacturer warranty

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Session Studio Select Snare
  • Drum Depth: 5.5"
  • Drum Diameter: 14"
  • Shell Material: Birch/African Mahogany Hybrid
  • Shell Construction: 6-ply, 5.4mm
  • Hoops: 2.3mm Triple-flanged
  • Lugs: 10 x Bridge Lugs
  • Color: Natural Gloss
  • Finish: Chrome-plated Hardware
  • Heads: Pearl by Remo
  • Manufacturer Part Number: STS1455S/C112

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Reviews

Excellent Value
Of course, like all snare drums, you'll need to change the stock heads. I always go for Evans Genera batter along with an Evans Genera Reso. This head combo always improves the sound of any snare drum, but this drum responded extremely well to the change over. The cost of this drum is a great value considering the quality of the build, and most important the sound. It is responsive, has a deep tone at any tuning, and feels great. I have several snares that cost hundreds more, but this one sound even better. You can't beat the value of this drum.
Music background: Drummer 54 years.
Must have for ant studio
Sound and tone are absolutely amazing. This snare doesn't only look great but sounds even better!! I us it in recording studio, worship and live performance. I have more expensive snares but this one has the tone I am looking for in a birch snare.
Music background: Production/Recording /Live performance
Pearl Birch Snare
Awesome sound and looks great!! Pearl quality is always top of the line!!
Music background: Live Performance / Recording Producer /Promotions