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A premier brass snare like no other, the Pearl Reference One snare drum supplies the projective authority and highly engineered build to drive home any backbeat with conviction. Starting life as a 3mm shell of brass alloy, the Reference One exhibits a natural metallic cut and bell-like tonality for a bright and well-attacking response. Its pure and powerful tone is met with a professional-grade hardware adornment that’ll satisfy studio vets and world-touring performers alike, highlighted by steadfast STL swivel lugs and a pair of rock-steady MasterCast die-cast hoops. An SR1000 Glide-Lock strainer equipped with push-button locking and smooth releasing makes for effortless, hassle-free snaring and tenoring in an instant. As for the snare wires themselves, the Reference One utilizes Ultra-Sound D-Type snare wires to deliver a snap with plenty of volume and incredible strand-wide sensitivity at all dynamic levels. If your sound calls for power, few leave as remarkable of an impact as this Pearl Reference One brass snare from Sweetwater!





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The cut of 3mm brass





True to its name, the Reference One sets the standard when it comes to brass snares. Bright but not nearly as tinny in tone as its aluminum and steel counterparts, brass delivers a vibrant, forward, and powerfully cutting shell tone that certainly bleeds into all frequencies and simply can’t be ignored. Its resulting bell-like overtones sing with just the right degree of resonance, delivering a glorious final tone that easily stands out from the rest. For rock and metal drummers, or simply for the timekeeper who absolutely needs to cut through the mix, the Reference One brass snare drum from Pearl is the backbeat for the job.





Hardware set for the ages





To accompany such a stellar shell is a hardware lineup that’s equally tough to beat. A total of 20 of Pearl’s compact single swivel lugs add a bit of weight to the shell for superior control while promising phenomenal intonation that won’t falter under pressure. These lugs anchor down a pair of substantial MasterCast die-cast hoops at both the batter and snare sides, adding an extra degree of tension dependability while skyrocketing the authoritative nature of the shell.





Trust in articulate D-Type snare wires from Pearl’s Ultra-Sound series to provide that signature snap and controlled rattle to suit a variety of genres and performance spaces at a range of volumes, from within the recording studio to out on the stage riser. Plus, with an SR1000 Glide-Lock strainer system on your side, you’ll perform time and time again with fast-acting, zero-slip assurance.





Pearl Reference One 3mm Brass Snare Drum Features:


3mm brass snare shell offers a bright, forward, and powerfully projective tone that attacks well and easily cuts through mixes


Bell-like overtones deliver a beautiful degree of resonance


20 single swivel lugs preserve intonation and add a bit of weight for better sonic control


MasterCast die-cast hoops project with authority, aid in proper intonation, and enhance cross-sticking volume


Ultra-Sound D-Type snare wires present plenty of articulation, sensitivity, and controlled snap across all dynamic levels


Zero-slip SR1000 Glide-Lock strainer system is fast-acting and includes push-button locking and smooth release design


An ideal brass snare for recording and touring professionals