Pearl Music City Custom Craftsman Select Solid Maple Snare Drum 14x6.5 w/Inlay

Pearl Music City Custom Solid Shell: Craftsman Select "Belle Meade" Snare

Part of the prestigious Music City Custom collection, the Craftsman Select series represents the pinnacle of American drum craftsmanship. These hand-customized instruments are born in Nashville, TN, combining old-world shipbuilding techniques with modern precision. This Limited Production batch features a historic collaboration with Belle Meade Bourbon, making each drum a unique investment in both sound and spirit.

Heritage Bourbon Barrel Inlay

The centerpiece of this drum is its distinctive aesthetic, telling a story of Tennessee heritage:

• Aged Oak Inlay: The Natural Oak inlay is meticulously peeled from the actual staves of retired whiskey barrels, sourced directly from the Belle Meade Bourbon distillery.
• Limited Production: Due to the exclusive nature of the reclaimed materials, these snares are produced in small batches for true collectors and connoisseurs.

Solid Single-Ply Maple Shell

Unlike standard plywood drums, these shells are steam-bent from premium North American lumber to create a purer, more resonant voice:

• 8mm Solid Shell: Each shell begins as a single steam-treated plank, milled to a uniform 8mm thickness for a consistent, woody "crack" and unmatched tonal depth.
• Maple Reinforcement Rings: Solid Maple rings are integrated to maintain shell integrity and focus the drum's fundamental pitch.
• Hand-Finished in Nashville: Every drum is individually drilled, assembled, and hand-finished at Pearl’s Nashville headquarters to ensure artisanal quality.

Professional Hardware Appointments

Equipped with Pearl’s most reliable hardware to complement its premium shell:

• SuperHoop II: Heavy-duty 2.3mm triple-flanged hoops provide structural integrity and a wide tuning range without choking the drum's natural vibration.
• STL100 Swivel Lugs: These single swivel lugs ensure perfect tension rod alignment, reducing stress on the shell and making fine-tuning effortless.
• Investment-Grade Voice: The solid shell construction offers a "one-of-a-kind" sonic character that matures and improves with age.

The Pearl Craftsman Select Snare is more than just an instrument; it is a piece of percussion history designed for those who demand the ultimate drumming voice.