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Classic Aluminum Snare Tone with Cutting-edge Hardware





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Representing a fresh take on one of the legendary drum maker’s most requested products ever, the Aluminum Symphonic Snare combines an iconic Symphonic SR300 Triple Strainer with the power of voluminous aluminum shells (previously only available in maple). With powerful projection and tonal response that's perfect for the orchestra pit or marching ensemble, the Symphonic Aluminum Snare features new and improved hardware with bold functionality, flexible snare options, and quick-release systems for swapping heads and snare wires. Onboard, you’ll find a combination of three independent snare sets (snappy wire, wound cable, and heavy-coated cable), which offers vastly extended range and multiple tones in a single drum. Here at Sweetwater, we love how Pearl managed to give the classic Symphonic model a fresh sound and look so players can expresses themselves in new ways.





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What’s So Great About Buying Drums from Sweetwater?


Premium responsive aluminum shells





As the de facto metal in the acoustic drum industry, aluminum is the ideal choice for durable symphonic snare drums that have the warm resonance of wood with the added snap, volume, and projection of metal. The Symphonic Series aluminum shells offer a wide dynamic range with a balanced full-bodied tone and higher overall pitch response than traditional maple. These premium shells give resonance and power to all your playing ? from the lightest touch to the thickest rolls ? and sounds are easy to refine and tweak using any of the three independent snare sets that are onboard.





Three unique snare sets





A proprietary combination of three unique snare sets (snappy wire, wound cable, and heavy-coated cable) with graduated and even tensioning offer seamless timbre overlaps and ultra-smooth dynamic transitions, not to mention a greatly extended dynamic and sensitivity range. This cutting-edge system is perfect for players who need wide tonal options, but only want to buy one drum.





Versatile SR-300 Multi-Timbre Snare Strainer





Pearl’s groundbreaking SR-300 Multi-Timbre strainer manages the three onboard snare assemblies with ease. The SR-300 functions like three individually controlled throw offs and features independent tension-adjustment knobs for each snare that give you precise power over your tone and tuning.





Pearl SYA1455 Symphonic Aluminum Snare Drum Features:


5.5-inch x 14-inch snare


Beaded aluminum shell with natural brushed finish


SR-300 Multi-Timbre 3-lever, adjustable tension strainer


Snappy wire, wound cable, and heavy coated cable snare assemblies for extended range and dynamics


Remo Diplomat Renaissance head


Classic tube lugs with stainless steel T-rods and die cast rims


Mastercast hoops for stability at any tension


Easy 2-step wire changes: just loosen the adjuster and one drum key rod