The Pearl Brian Frasier Moore 14 x 5.5 Signature Snare has been designed in collaboration with the man himself – so you know its going to do exactly what you expect it to! A 12ply maple/gumwood shell produces excellent volume with a wide dynamic range giving you articulate hits for both the studio and on-stage.Mastercast die-cast hoops give you a focused sound whilst the CL bridge lugs give you plenty of tension-holding power to really explore this snares dynamics. Perfect for live use the revolutionary SR-15- snare strainer attaches the throw-off arm to the tension dial making sure that your snare wires stay put throughout a performance. And whats moore the gorgeous natural finish will catch peoples eyes not just their ears. Brian Frasier Moore – the legend If you havent heard of Brian Frasier Moore you will have certainly heard him play on many hits by big names such as Justin Timberlake Madonna Janet Jackson Usher and Christina Aguilera to name a few. What sets him aside from your average drummer is his tight pocket playing and explosive chops – the real backbone behind all of these hits. His collaboration with Pearl drums will let you achieve that same tone and wide dynamic range that Moore is renowned for. We dont expect everyone to be at the same level as Moore but whatever level youre at the Pearl Brian Frasier Moore 14 x 5.5 Signature Snare will certainly help you achieve a fantastic sound. How about that maple/gumwood combo… Maple is one of the most popular wood materials to craft drum shells from. However gumwood is a bit more specialised. Gumwood is porous and is classed as a medium/hardwood offering softer tones than harder woods like oak or birch. The Gumwood on this snare is placed as 2 plies on the outer and 2 plies on the inner – a gumwood blanket around the foundational maple. Adding a warmer punchier and rounder tone to complement maples attack and projection. A unique design creating a unique tone. Specifications Diameter: 14 Depth: 5.5 Shell Material: Gumwood & Maple Shell Construction: 12-ply – 2-ply Gumwood / 8-ply Maple / 2-Ply Gumwood Hoops: Die-cast Tension Rods: T062 Strainer: SR150 Snares: 42-strand Colour: Natural Product Code: BFM1455S/C