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Used Pearl Free Floater Phosphor Bronze 6.5x 14-inch Snare Drum - Natural
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Listed 6 months ago
Pearl Free-Floating Phosphor Bronze Snare Drum – 14x6.5" – FTPB1465 – Chrome Hardware (Mint, Factory Boxed)
Condition: Mint – Collector Grade (Factory Box Included)
Model: FTPB1465
Origin: Taiwan – Pearl Professional Free-Floating Line
List Price: $925
Listed by Nick’s Drum Gear – Collector-Grade Drums, Professionally Curated
Collector’s Overview
Pearl’s Free-Floating Phosphor Bronze Snare Drum (FTPB1465) represents the pinnacle of the company’s Task-Specific series—a line that matches shell type, size, and construction to unique musical applications.
This 14x6.5" model features a 1.2 mm phosphor bronze shell suspended in Pearl’s die-cast Free-Floating chassis, allowing the drum to resonate fully—uninhibited by lugs or hardware contact. The result is a tone that’s both crisp and tonally animated, with deep body, complex harmonic overtones, and extraordinary sustain.
A natural bronze finish complements the flawless chrome hardware, while MasterCast die-cast hoops add focus, tuning stability, and precision rimshot definition. Pearl’s patented SR160F Click-Lock Strainer ensures snare tension never loosens under heavy playing, making this one of the most reliable high-end bronze snares available.
This example is in mint, collector-grade condition, unplayed outside testing, and includes the original factory box and packing materials.
Specifications
Size: 14x6.5"
Shell: 1.2 mm Phosphor Bronze (Task-Specific Design)
Finish: Natural Bronze
Lugs: FT65 Free-Floating Tube Lugs
Tension Rods: SST5042 (10 total)
Hoops: Pearl MasterCast Die-Cast (10-lug)
Strainer: SR160F Click-Lock System (US Patent #9082376)
Snare Wires: SN1420C Carbon Steel
Hardware: Chrome-Plated
Heads: Remo (Batter & Snare-Side)
Made in: Taiwan
Sound Profile
Tone: Crisp, harmonically rich, and melodically resonant
Attack: Focused, dry edge with clean rim articulation
Response: Extremely sensitive with balanced sustain and dynamic range
Ideal For: Studio, Rock, Funk, Fusion, Pop, Metal, Worship
STR Rating (Style, Tonality & Response)
Style: 5/5
A pro-level snare capable of adapting to virtually any genre or performance setting.
Tonality: 4/5
Phosphor bronze delivers complex midrange warmth and bright articulation—balanced and musical.
Response: 5/5
Highly sensitive and expressive; responds beautifully to every nuance, from whisper-light strokes to rimshot backbeats.
Genre Match
Rock / Hard Rock: 5/5
Commanding projection and thunderous rimshots; tune medium-high for a tight, classic rock snap.
Pop / Fusion: 4/5
Smooth, balanced, and record-ready; mixes easily without harsh overtones.
Funk / R&B: 4/5
Ultra-responsive and punchy with pinpoint ghost-note clarity.
Metal: 4/5
Sharp, cutting attack with strong low-end presence—defined, not brittle.
Studio / Recording: 5/5
One of the most microphone-friendly bronze snares available; focused decay and natural EQ balance.
Nick’s Notes
This FTPB1465 Free-Floating Phosphor Bronze is among Pearl’s finest metal-shell designs—tonally complex yet controllable, powerful yet articulate.
This example is mint, includes the original factory box, and has not been gigged or handled outside studio evaluation.
The drum’s combination of resonance, response, and build precision places it squarely in collector-grade territory, suitable for discerning players or studios seeking a world-class bronze snare.
Retailing around $1,078, this specimen represents exceptional value for a flagship Pearl at this level of condition and completeness.
Shipping
Ships fast, fully insured, and boxed in its original factory packaging.
Every drum from Nick’s Drum Gear is individually inspected, polished, and handled with collector-level care to ensure it arrives exactly as described.
STR = Style, Tonality & Response — Nick’s Drum Gear’s exclusive system to help players match snares to real-world playing applications.
Condition: Mint – Collector Grade (Factory Box Included)
Model: FTPB1465
Origin: Taiwan – Pearl Professional Free-Floating Line
List Price: $925
Listed by Nick’s Drum Gear – Collector-Grade Drums, Professionally Curated
Collector’s Overview
Pearl’s Free-Floating Phosphor Bronze Snare Drum (FTPB1465) represents the pinnacle of the company’s Task-Specific series—a line that matches shell type, size, and construction to unique musical applications.
This 14x6.5" model features a 1.2 mm phosphor bronze shell suspended in Pearl’s die-cast Free-Floating chassis, allowing the drum to resonate fully—uninhibited by lugs or hardware contact. The result is a tone that’s both crisp and tonally animated, with deep body, complex harmonic overtones, and extraordinary sustain.
A natural bronze finish complements the flawless chrome hardware, while MasterCast die-cast hoops add focus, tuning stability, and precision rimshot definition. Pearl’s patented SR160F Click-Lock Strainer ensures snare tension never loosens under heavy playing, making this one of the most reliable high-end bronze snares available.
This example is in mint, collector-grade condition, unplayed outside testing, and includes the original factory box and packing materials.
Specifications
Size: 14x6.5"
Shell: 1.2 mm Phosphor Bronze (Task-Specific Design)
Finish: Natural Bronze
Lugs: FT65 Free-Floating Tube Lugs
Tension Rods: SST5042 (10 total)
Hoops: Pearl MasterCast Die-Cast (10-lug)
Strainer: SR160F Click-Lock System (US Patent #9082376)
Snare Wires: SN1420C Carbon Steel
Hardware: Chrome-Plated
Heads: Remo (Batter & Snare-Side)
Made in: Taiwan
Sound Profile
Tone: Crisp, harmonically rich, and melodically resonant
Attack: Focused, dry edge with clean rim articulation
Response: Extremely sensitive with balanced sustain and dynamic range
Ideal For: Studio, Rock, Funk, Fusion, Pop, Metal, Worship
STR Rating (Style, Tonality & Response)
Style: 5/5
A pro-level snare capable of adapting to virtually any genre or performance setting.
Tonality: 4/5
Phosphor bronze delivers complex midrange warmth and bright articulation—balanced and musical.
Response: 5/5
Highly sensitive and expressive; responds beautifully to every nuance, from whisper-light strokes to rimshot backbeats.
Genre Match
Rock / Hard Rock: 5/5
Commanding projection and thunderous rimshots; tune medium-high for a tight, classic rock snap.
Pop / Fusion: 4/5
Smooth, balanced, and record-ready; mixes easily without harsh overtones.
Funk / R&B: 4/5
Ultra-responsive and punchy with pinpoint ghost-note clarity.
Metal: 4/5
Sharp, cutting attack with strong low-end presence—defined, not brittle.
Studio / Recording: 5/5
One of the most microphone-friendly bronze snares available; focused decay and natural EQ balance.
Nick’s Notes
This FTPB1465 Free-Floating Phosphor Bronze is among Pearl’s finest metal-shell designs—tonally complex yet controllable, powerful yet articulate.
This example is mint, includes the original factory box, and has not been gigged or handled outside studio evaluation.
The drum’s combination of resonance, response, and build precision places it squarely in collector-grade territory, suitable for discerning players or studios seeking a world-class bronze snare.
Retailing around $1,078, this specimen represents exceptional value for a flagship Pearl at this level of condition and completeness.
Shipping
Ships fast, fully insured, and boxed in its original factory packaging.
Every drum from Nick’s Drum Gear is individually inspected, polished, and handled with collector-level care to ensure it arrives exactly as described.
STR = Style, Tonality & Response — Nick’s Drum Gear’s exclusive system to help players match snares to real-world playing applications.
