Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 minutes ago

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Pearl's newest line of metal snare drums is extensive and affordable. We play them all and give you our thoughts in this needlessly thorough review. Feel free to use the chapters provided to navigate.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:53 - 14x5.5 Higher Tuning
03:20 - 14x5.5 Lower Tuning
04:48 - Talking about the Shells
05:25 - 14x8 Higher Tuning
06:57 - 14x8 Lower Tuning
08:24 - Talking about the Sizes
09:02 - 13x7 Higher Tuning
10:53 - 13x7 Lower Tuning
12:33 - Talking about the Components
14:19 - 14x6.5 Higher Tuning
16:05 - 14x6.5 Lower Tuning
17:26 - Pimping out Aluminum

Links to purchase the drums and cymbals:

Pearl Primal Collective Aluminum Snare Drum 14x5.5
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Pearl Primal Collective Brass Snare Drum 14x5.5
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Pearl Primal Collective Copper Snare Drum 14x5.5
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Pearl Primal Collective Steel Snare Drum 14x5.5
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Pearl Primal Collective Aluminum Snare Drum 14x6.5
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Pearl Primal Collective Brass Snare Drum 14x6.5
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Pearl Primal Collective Copper Snare Drum 14x6.5
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Pearl Primal Collective Steel Snare Drum 14x6.5
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Pearl Primal Collective Aluminum Snare Drum 14x8
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Pearl Primal Collective Brass Snare Drum 14x8
drumcenternh.com/products/pearl-primal-collective-brass-snare-drum-14x8?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video_desc&utm_campaign=pearl_primal_260421&utm_content=comparison

Pearl Primal Collective Copper Snare Drum 14x8
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Pearl Primal Collective Steel Snare Drum 14x8
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Pearl Primal Collective Aluminum Snare Drum 13x7
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Pearl Primal Collective Brass Snare Drum 13x7
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Pearl Primal Collective Copper Snare Drum 13x7
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Pearl Primal Collective Steel Snare Drum 13x7
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Drum Set Used:
Pearl Masters Maple/Gum 3pc Drum Set 20/12/16 Diamond Glitter
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Cymbals Used:
Sabian Stratus Ride Cymbal 20"
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Sabian Stratus Hi Hat Cymbals 14"
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