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PearlGPX Black Nickel-Over-Steel Limited-Edition Snare Drum - 14 x 6.5 in.

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Pearl GPX Black Nickel-Over-Steel Limited-Edition Snare Drum - 14 x 6.5 in.
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Pearl's limited-edition GPX is a 14 x 6.5-inch snare built around a 1 mm rolled steel shell and finished in black nickel plating. It combines the bright, cutting attack associated with a metal snare with the warmth described for this model. Triple-flanged hoops support rimshot projection, dual tuning lugs support consistent tuning, and the rapid-release strainer makes snare adjustments quick. That makes it useful for both forceful backbeats and more detailed ghost-note work.

Pearl GPX Black Nickel-Over-Steel Limited-Edition Snare Drum - 14 x 6.5 in. product detail
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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Using rimshots and backbeats where a bright, cutting metal-snare attack is wanted.
  • Making quick snare-strainer adjustments in live or studio drum setups.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Pearl GPX Black Nickel-Over-Steel Limited-Edition Snare Drum - 14 x 6.5 in. construction detail

Detail 01

1 mm rolled steel shell

The shell is rolled steel and measures 1 mm thick.

Detail 02

Triple-flanged hoops

They provide stability and enhance rimshot projection.

Detail 03

Rapid-release snare strainer

The snare adjustment can be made quickly.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This is a 14 x 6.5-inch snare drum.
  2. 02It is identified as a limited-edition model.
Pearl GPX Black Nickel-Over-Steel Limited-Edition Snare Drum - 14 x 6.5 in. close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What is the GPX shell made from?

It uses a 1 mm rolled steel shell.

02What finish does it have?

It has a black nickel-plated finish.

03Can the snare setting be adjusted quickly?

Yes. It uses a rapid-release snare strainer.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Gray
4 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Tier
new
Korena Special
false
Source Id
site51500000455486

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