This is a one off, custom snare drum project we worked on in our workshop at LDC.

It features the much sought after 14x6.5 Custom Classic one piece maple shells that were made in Japan by Pearl in the late 80's and early 90's. We have cleaned the shell back to the original Liquid Amber finish.

We have fitted 10x TB-65 Tube lugs and chrome DieCast Hoops - the original production line drums feature brass plated, bridge style through lugs and 2mm brass hoops).

We have kept the original SR-012 strainer.

Here is some production information from Pearl's own marketing on the shell production...

Pearl makes its Custom Classic one-piece snare drums only in the Japanese plant. Maple boards are softened in a specially made microwave oven, rather than by steam. The boards are then bent around a circular mold. A special frame is used to join the two ends of the board together so they can be glued to form a drumshell. The clamping process must be done very carefully in order to keep the shell “in round.” the shells are “cured” for 30 days in order to allow them to dry to the proper moisture content and make sure they stay in the proper shape. Then they receive their edges and lacquer finishes. The total process takes three months. The fact that most drums can be made in a single day illustrates the complexity and care involved with these unique snare drums.