SJC Custom Drums - Pathfinder 6.5" x 14" Hybrid Maple Snare Drum with 8 Tube Lugs and Flat Black Hardware - Caribbean Blue
Model: PFS6514FBCBW
SKU: 12657385
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SJC Drums introduces the Pathfinder Series Snare Drum, a professional-grade 6.5" x 14" percussion instrument built with a specialized 6-ply blended hybrid maple wood shell to balance warm resonance with a crisp, articulate high-end bite. Designed to adapt fluidly to modern music genres ranging from alternative rock and pop to metal, this deep-shell snare drum delivers robust acoustic projection and an even tonal balance that cuts cleanly through live stage mixes or tracking micro-arrangements. The shell features lightweight 1.6mm low-mass triple-flanged steel hoops that supply tonally transparent rim tension without choking the drum's natural vibration, alongside an 8-point heavy-duty flat black tube lug configuration that ensures dependable tension distribution and stable intonation. Pre-fitted with factory SJC branded drumheads for immediate out-of-the-box tuning consistency, the assembly is finished with a non-reflective, flat black powder coating across all structural metal hardware elements. Wrapped in a durable, scratch-resistant Caribbean Blue protective exterior finish skin that shields the underlying wood layers from transit scuffs, this standalone acoustic snare drops directly into standard 14-inch snare basket stands to serve as a matching upgrade for existing Pathfinder shell packs or a reliable addition to alternative drum configurations.
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Combines a 14-inch diameter with a 6.5-inch shell depth to deliver robust acoustic projection, a low-end body foundation, and an even note balance. This deep-shell configuration provides the mechanical volume and fat crack required to cut through live venue mixes or sit prominently within tracking micro-arrangements.
Built using a specialized 6-ply hybrid maple wood recipe that balances clear sonic warmth with a crisp, high-end bite. This dense multi-ply wood composition allows the shell to speak quickly and get out of the way, making it highly adaptable across diverse musical genres ranging from rock and pop to metal.
Outfitted with lightweight 1.6mm triple-flanged steel hoops that offer tonally transparent rim tension without choking the drum's natural resonance. This low-mass design allows the underlying hybrid wood properties to vibrate cleanly, providing a wide tuning range and reducing stick damage during continuous heavy rimshots.
Features eight robust, flat-black tube lugs spaced evenly around the shell's perimeter to ensure dependable, balanced tension distribution across the drumhead. This classic, low-contact tube lug layout minimizes hardware interference with the wood shell, keeping tuning stable and operation whisper-quiet during performance.
Wrapped in a distinctive Caribbean Blue exterior finish skin that provides an eye-catching aesthetic on stage while safeguarding the underlying multi-ply wood layers. This durable outer barrier protects the snare from surface scratches, minor scuffs, and transit friction as you transport your gear between rehearsals and gigs.
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