The Pearl Ian Paice Signature Snare Drum. Built for a pioneer of heavy metal and modern hard rock. It speaks immediately with an earth-shattering attack with bright overtones cutting through the most powerful instrumentation. The projection is huge giving you plenty of volume for the heaviest music. Keeping it classic with the beaded steel shell the Ian Paice Signature Snare Drum features chrome/brass tube lugs and stop-locks to keep your tuning secure. Great for any drummer; perfect for heavy-hitters. Its a snare drum that is destined to be a collectors item and its available to buy today. About Ian Paice Ian Paice. Some say he is the forefather of rock drumming. The long-standing Deep Purple member has drummed on some of the biggest hits in rock history. Hits such as Space Truckin Smoke on the Water Fireball and Hush. As a boy he played violin but by the time he reached the age of 15 he decided it was time to become a rock legend and started playing drums. Some of his early influences include Buddy Rich Ringo Starr Gene Krupa and Charles Connors. Ian used the tight precise and articulate influence from the past generation and combined them with formidable speed and power to create a uniquely defined sound. To this day Ian is Deep Purples longest standing member racking up over 30 years playing with the rock Goliath. Features Built to meet the demands of heavy-hitting drum legend Ian Paice Delivers a belting crack that cuts through the most powerful instrumentation Stop-locks on the tension rods keep tuning securely in place Classic-style beaded steel shell Specifications Size: 14 x 6.5 Model: IP1465 Shell: Beaded steel Hoops: SuperHoop II Lugs: TB-65 Rods: 10 Strainer: SR-017 Snares: S-022N