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The Pearl Primal Snare Collective 14" x 5.5" Aluminium Snare Drum is now available with us at Graham Russell Drums!

The Pearl Primal Snare Collective 14" x 5.5" Aluminium Snare Drum combines a crisp, controlled metal-shell response with a versatile traditional snare size. Designed as part of Pearl's Primal Snare Collective, it focuses on the essential elements of a great working snare drum without unnecessary additions.

At its heart is a 1mm beaded aluminium shell, producing a dry and focused fundamental with a short, controlled sustain while retaining plenty of lively overtone character. The shallow 5.5" depth helps give the drum a quick, immediate response, making it equally comfortable with articulate ghost notes, sharp backbeats and more aggressive playing.

1mm Beaded Aluminium Shell

Aluminium is known for combining the clarity and projection of a metal snare with a slightly drier, more controlled character. Pearl's 1mm shell is formed with a reinforcing bead, helping create a centred response with plenty of definition and sensitivity.

The result is a snare with a crisp attack and controlled decay that can sit clearly within a mix without becoming overly harsh. Its overtone content gives the drum character and openness, while the aluminium construction keeps the overall response focused.

Classic 14" x 5.5" Proportions

The 14" x 5.5" dimensions give this Primal Collective model a familiar and highly versatile response. The shallower shell reacts quickly beneath the stick and provides strong snare-wire sensitivity, making it well suited to everything from lighter dynamic playing through to powerful rimshots and backbeats.

Pearl describes this size within the Primal Aluminium range as its more traditional, old-school option, making it a natural choice for players looking for a straightforward and responsive all-round metal snare. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Performance-Focused Hardware

The drum is fitted with 2.3mm ten-hole triple-flanged hoops, offering a familiar playing feel with reliable tuning stability and plenty of openness from the shell. Pearl's PSCL55 dual lugs are mounted centrally with minimal shell contact, complementing the clean and uncluttered Primal design. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

An SR-01NRS snare strainer provides straightforward control of the snare mechanism, while the brushed aluminium finish gives the drum a clean industrial appearance that suits its intentionally functional design. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Key Features:

• Pearl Primal Snare Collective
• 14" x 5.5" snare drum
• 1mm beaded aluminium shell
• Dry and focused tonal character
• Short, controlled sustain
• Rich overtone content
• Crisp and responsive attack
• 2.3mm ten-hole triple-flanged hoops
• PSCL55 dual lugs
• SR-01NRS snare strainer
• Brushed aluminium finish
• Versatile traditional 14" x 5.5" dimensions

Dry, crisp and highly responsive, the Pearl Primal Snare Collective 14" x 5.5" Aluminium Snare Drum delivers the focused character of aluminium in a versatile size suited to a huge range of playing styles.

Buy the Pearl Primal Snare Collective 14" x 5.5" Aluminium Snare Drum from Graham Russell Drums and receive on our next day delivery service when you order before 2pm!