{"product_id":"pearl-pipe-band-bouleau-14x12-black-mist-357105","title":"PIPE BAND BIRCH 14X12 BLACK MIST","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePearl Championship Medalist\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to the world of \u003cstrong\u003epipe drums\u003c\/strong\u003e intended for pipe band drumlines, where the main requirements are a combination of \u003cstrong\u003eprojection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etuning stability\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003evisual presence\u003c\/strong\u003e. Within the \"Championship\" range, the Medalist targets a performance and competition-oriented positioning, with a design crafted to remain lightweight while maintaining a high level of mechanical precision and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTarget Audience for This Drum\/Instrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eparade snare (pipe snare)\u003c\/strong\u003e is aimed at \u003cstrong\u003epipe band\u003c\/strong\u003e drummers and marching percussionists, from \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003eexpert\u003c\/strong\u003e levels, who seek a responsive instrument that is easy to tune and capable of remaining clear within a dense ensemble. It excels in \u003cstrong\u003emarching\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecompetition\u003c\/strong\u003e repertoires (rudiments, rolls, accents, ghost notes), where timbre clarity and consistent response are crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Medalist emphasizes \u003cstrong\u003etunability\u003c\/strong\u003e and practicality in real-world situations. The \u003cstrong\u003etop and bottom snare triggers\u003c\/strong\u003e incorporate the \u003cstrong\u003eQuick-Release Snare System\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick interventions, while the 28-strand \u003cstrong\u003etop snare wire\u003c\/strong\u003e in chrome carbon steel is easily adjusted with a \u003cstrong\u003estandard drum key\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pearl also announces weight optimization, notably through a shell specified at \u003cstrong\u003e5.0 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thickness and a design refined \"detail by detail\" to maintain an agile feel on the harness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wood known for its \u003cstrong\u003equick response\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esharp attack\u003c\/strong\u003e, and strong \u003cstrong\u003eprojection\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential qualities for a parade snare that must clearly \"cut through\" an ensemble. On the Medalist, this signature translates into a very clear sound, with a crisp \u003cstrong\u003esnap\u003c\/strong\u003e on strong hits and excellent precision on low-intensity notes, useful for dynamic passages and clean rudiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efree-floating\u003c\/strong\u003e design allows the shell to vibrate more freely, helping to achieve a more open feel and better exploitable dynamics without sacrificing definition. 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