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Pearl Competitor FFX-style Snare Drum
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Description: Both 12"x14" and 11"x13" sizes.
Offers a number of options in sound, cost and weight.


8 Ply mahogany shell.
Shells are rich in upper harmonics for enhanced presence.


2.3mm Steel Hoops.
Light weight with great strength and durability.


High tension FFX Aluminum Alloy edge ring.
Allows super-high pitched Kevlar heads to be installed.


Lever action strainer.
Strainer operates smoothly and positively.


Micro-fine adjustment of snare / head contact.
Assures sensitive snare response.


12 strand synthetic gut snares.
These synthetic gut snares are both sensitive and powerful.


Lightweight
Suitable for all age groups.


Available in #33 Pure White covering.
A durable finish to compliment any uniform.

(From Pearl website: www.pearldrum.com)
Keywords: Pearl CMSX Competitor Series FFX High Tension Snare Drum
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Review Date: Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: $210.00 | Rating: 5 

 
Pros: Cheap price for a free-floater that can actually take tension
Cons: plastic snares, dirty sound overall, easy to marr

I used to own one of these when I was just getting into marching percussion. It seemed alright at first, it could take high tension and was pretty cheap, but when I compared it to an FFX, MTS/SfZ, or a DFX, I knew this drum was scrap.


Although it can take about 3/4 the tension a FFX could (enough to handle kevlar batter heads), the plastic snares--I wouldn't call it a gut snare--don't sound like snares at all, especially with a Falam IIk on the bottom... it was more of a choked and dirty sound. Secondly, the metal and wood finish is not strong at all and scratches very easily.


If you're a serious drummer looking for a snare, save up and get the FFX, if your a beginner looking for a cheap rudimental snare, consider this snare.
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