Pearl 14x12 Philharmonic 4-Ply African Mahogany Field Drum

Philharmonic PHX African Mahogany Concert Snare Drums feature rich African Mahogany shells and the world renowned SR500 Triad Strainer Systems. PHX drums are used for a wide range of playing styles and are available in 14"x5", 14"x6.5", 14"x12", 15"x8", and 16"x16" sizes. PHX brings a Classic and Iconic American Sound to the Philharmonic Series and are as equally beautiful to look at as they are to play. Pearl Philharmonic is the #1 Name in Concert Drums. These new PHX Philharmonic snare drums feature a 4-ply African Mahogany shell with 4-ply Maple reinforcement rings, producing an incredibly full tonality with a natural low-frequency response that is ideal for concert applications. Both the 1580 and new 1616 models feature 6-ply Natural Maple hoops and 8 chrome Slim-Line Aluminum tube lugs with insulated low profile chrome claw hooks, as well as a special snare combination of Synthetic Gut and Heavy Coated Cables for a dark and full sound reminiscent of rope and field drums. The 1450 and 1465 models include standard Philharmonic features such as Die Cast hoops, 10 Vintage Tube lugs with stainless steel tension rods, and Vintage cut snare beds while the 14x12 Concert Field Drum utilizes the responsive and flexible SuperHoop II rims for maximum dynamic range. The SR500 strainer system is outfitted on these models with a combination of coated cable, Synthetic gut, stainless steel, and light cable snare materials for whisper soft response, and a warm projecting tone that will be heard in the largest venues. All PHX snare drums feature fully rounded bearing edges on both top and bottom for a fundamentally focused response and easy tuning with a variety of head styles, including calf. PHX Philharmonic African Mahogany drums are finished in a classy #210 Matte Walnut finish and backed by Pearl's industry-leading Lifetime Warranty.