{"product_id":"pearl-kapur-fibre-de-verre-14x5-183661","title":"KAPUR\/FIBERGLASS 14X5","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the 1970s, Pearl stood out by developing hybrid snare drums combining wood and fiberglass, an innovative approach to achieve greater projection and stability while maintaining an organic character. Several decades later, the Japanese brand reintroduces this concept with an atypical snare drum designed for drummers seeking an instrument with character, both warm and incisive, clearly positioned as an original alternative to classic all-wood or all-metal shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTarget Audience for This Drum\/Instrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis snare drum is aimed at the \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert\u003c\/strong\u003e drummer who wants an immediately identifiable sonic signature, capable of shifting from a massive backbeat to clearly audible ghost notes. It is particularly suited to styles where the snare drum must \"fill\" the mix: \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epop\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efunk\u003c\/strong\u003e, modern \u003cstrong\u003emetal\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as studio contexts requiring a sharp attack and natural presence. Its \u003cstrong\u003e14 x 5\u003c\/strong\u003e size promotes a quick response, ideal for dynamic patterns and tight grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pearl recipe relies on a \u003cstrong\u003e6-ply construction\u003c\/strong\u003e combining Kapur with an \u003cstrong\u003einternal fiberglass thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e. This internal reinforcement stiffens the shell and enhances projection while contributing to a more stable response at higher tunings. On the hardware side, the \u003cstrong\u003eSuperHoop II stamped hoops\u003c\/strong\u003e offer a good balance between openness and control, while the \u003cstrong\u003eST-1000 Glide-Lock throw-off\u003c\/strong\u003e allows precise and reliable snare tension adjustment. The \u003cstrong\u003eSpin-Tight tension rods\u003c\/strong\u003e are designed to minimize loosening caused by vibrations, a real advantage when playing loudly or for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKapur\u003c\/strong\u003e is chosen for its ability to produce a dense sonic foundation, with \u003cstrong\u003erich low frequencies\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \"weighty\" feel under the stick. The result is a present, warm low end that adds depth to the backbeat and a very musical body to rimshots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003einternal fiberglass\u003c\/strong\u003e acts as an acoustic stabilizer: the shell gains rigidity, which reinforces attack and projection, while providing \u003cstrong\u003esharper highs\u003c\/strong\u003e and pronounced definition. 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