Sound Pure's Take
One of Pearl Drums’ strength has long been their snare drums. With a variety of professional artists and hobbyists looking to achieve their ideal sound, Pearl has created a vast variety of drums meet the needs and demands of these players. And from time to time, they surprise us with something special.
The Pearl 5.5x14 Masters MCX Limited Edition is one of these special pieces. Starting with Pearl’s 6-ply foundation, this hybrid bubinga/maple wood shell snare drum has been built for the player as well as the collector. Richly-figured bubinga is utilized for the inner and outer plies giving this drum a crisp attack and a dry, focused sound, while maple inner plies help to keep the weight down and mellow the tone. Bubinga is a dense African hardwood that has been widely used for beautiful aesthetic, and for its musical response. Pearl complemented this limited-edition snare with nickel plated hardware and a set of MasterCast die-cast hoops for big rimshots and good snare sensitivity.
In the coming years, bubinga will become increasingly more difficult to acquire in the U.S. making this limited edition a gem in the making. If you're looking for a premium drum with cutting volume, the Pearl Masters MCX Limited Edition Maple/Bubinga snare drum should be worth considering.
From Pearl Drums
With production at only 50 pieces worldwide, this extremely rare Limited Edition Snare features Pearls famed MCX 6-ply North American Maple shell encased in inner and outer layers of rich Bubinga veneer. Available exclusively at Pearl Snare Drum Center Dealers, its exotic look is matched only by its rich tonal vibrancy. Included Mastercast die-cast hoops and shell hardware are finished with lustrous Nickel plating, making this pristine, high-end collector's snare ideal for any professional playing situation
MCXBG1455SN 14x5.5 Limited Edition Snare Drum
- 6 ply 7.5mm Bubinga/Maple/Bubinga
- Die Cast (DCN-1410/1410S)
- CL-55/N Lugs
- T-062 Tension Rods x 10
- SR-017/N Snares
- Natural Matte Bubinga (Nickel HW)
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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