Puresound PR1416
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The PR1416 fits within PureSound's "vintage" spirit, with a snare wire designed to respect the character of Radio King drums and adapt to their particular triggering mechanism, where a standard snare wire might not fit well.
Who This Snare Wire Is For
This snare wire targets drummers and collectors owning a Slingerland Radio King Clamshell snare, from intermediate to expert level, in jazz, blues, vintage rock, or studio contexts, where ghost note clarity is a priority.
Features and Innovations
Its dedicated design facilitates a clean mounting on the original system and helps achieve even tension, for stable setup and more consistent triggering.
Sound Characteristics
With 16 strands, it achieves an effective balance between sensitivity and openness: clear attack, better-controlled buzz, and a snare drum that breathes more than with denser snare wires.
Technical specifications
| Type | snare wire for snare drum |
| Diameter | 14 inches |
| Compatibility | Slingerland Radio King with Clamshell mounting (specific system) |
| Number of strands | 16 |
| Reference | PR1416 |
Questions frequently asked
Is the PureSound PR1416 compatible with a Slingerland Radio King?
This model is designed for Slingerland Radio King snare drums equipped with the Clamshell mount, a specific triggering system.
How many strands does this 14-inch snare wire have?
The snare wire has 16 strands on a 14-inch diameter. This configuration aims to balance sensitivity and openness.
Is the mounting suitable for the original Clamshell trigger?
The dedicated design allows a clean fit on the original Clamshell mechanism. This ensures even tension on the snare wire and results in more consistent triggering.
What sound does a 16-strand snare wire provide on a Radio King?
With 16 strands, the attack remains clear while the buzz is better controlled. The snare drum retains more openness compared to a denser snare wire.
For which styles is the PR1416 suitable?
Its 14-inch size and 16 strands are suitable for jazz, blues, vintage rock, and studio contexts where ghost note clarity is desired.
