Pearl Drums Philharmonic Snare Drum Owner’s Manual
- September 23, 2024
- Pearl Drums
Table of Contents
Philharmonic Snare Drum
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Product Information
Specifications:
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Custom Features:
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Triad Silent Strainer System
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Three Snare Types
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Custom Cable Snares Including Graduated and Even Tension
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Three Individual Captive Thumbscrew Tension Adjusters
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Quick Release Snare Mounting System (Drum Key Only, No Tools
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Snare Bridge
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Vintage Style Snare Bed
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Vintage Style Tube Lugs
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Product Usage Instructions:
Fine Tuning:
To fine-tune your Pearl Philharmonic Snare Drum, follow these
steps:
Strainer and Butt Adjustment:
The SR505 Triad Silent Strainer features Captive Adjustment
Touchpoints and three independently adjustable snare assemblies.
Use the new full wrap-around guitar wire snares for soft playing.
The Quick Release snare mounting system allows for quick bottom
head replacement.
Snare Butt Master Tension Adjustment:
The snare butt offers a master tension adjustment to tighten or
loosen all snares simultaneously. Do not unscrew or tamper with the
socket head screws clamping cables in place as they are
permanent.
Removing Individual Snare Sets:
To change a set of snares or create custom combinations, unscrew
the thumb tension knob on the strainer side completely and then
unscrew the corresponding drum key screw on the butt side.
Snare Bridge Functionality:
The snare bridge assists in positioning the snares in the snare
bed for optimal contact with the snare head. The vintage style
snare bed design ensures proper cable contact at each end of the
head.
FAQ:
Q: How do I adjust the tension of individual snares?
A: To adjust the tension of individual snares, use the captive
thumbscrew tension adjusters located on each snare assembly.
Q: Can I use non-Pearl parts for customizing my snare
drum?
A: It is recommended to use original Pearl parts for
customization to ensure proper fit and performance.
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FINE TUNING YOUR PEARL PHILHARMONIC SNARE DRUM
CUSTOM FEATURES: Triad Silent Strainer System, Three Snare Types, Custom Cable
Snares Including Graduated and Even Tension, Three Individual Captive
Thumbscrew Tension Adjusters, Quick Release Snare Mounting System (Drum Key
Only, No Tools Required), Snare Bridge, Vintage Style Snare Bed, Vintage Style
Tube Lugs.
FIRST TIME SET UP/FINE TUNING
A. HEADS AND TUNING: All Philharmonic Concert snare Drums feature U.S.A. REMO
Drumheads. It is suggested that you initially tune your batter head in the
range of F#-B for an 8.0 drum, G-Bb for a 6.5, Ab-B for a 5.0 drum, A-C for a
14X4 drum, B-D# for a 13X4 drum, and for a 13×2.5 pancake C-F. Bottom head
pitch should sound a harmonic 5th above the batter head on all drums for
optimal snare response and overall sympathetic resonance. It is also
recommended that you check the evenness of your head tension by measuring at
each tension rod first, then listen and clear the head by ear. Do not bring
your drum up to its highest possible range immediately. Allow your heads to
stretch and settle slowly and always tune in quarter turns going across the
drum as shown in the Tuning Diagram below.
B. STRAINER AND BUTT: The newly redesigned SR505 Triad Silent Strainer
includes new Captive Adjustment Touchpoints and mechanical improvements to the
three independently adjustable snare assemblies. New full wrap-around guitar
wire snares for soft playing and a new Quick Release snare mounting system
which facilitates quick bottom head replacement.
C. BUTT: The snare butt offers a master tension adjustment to tighten or
loosen all snares simultaneously. WARNING!!! NEVER UNSCREW OR TAMPER WITH THE
SOCKET HEAD SCREWS WHICH CLAMP CABLES IN PLACE, THESE ARE PERMANENT!!!
D. REMOVING INDIVIDUAL SNARE SETS: If you wish to change a set of snares and
create your own combinations from original Pearl parts, simply unscrew the
thumb tension knob on the strainer side completely, then unscrew the
corresponding drum key screw on the butt side.
E. SNARE TYPES AND FEATURES: Your Pearl Philharmonic Snare System has several
unique features. The COATED CABLE is clamped in permanently with a graduated
tension system. This gives you the maximum dynamic range possible from this
set of cables which are intended for the loudest dynamic ranges while
overlapping the dynamic range to the next set. The COATED CABLE is designed to
respond perfectly and effectively from ff to mf respectively. The UNCOATED
STAINLESS cable is also clamped in permanently and these snares provide
brightness and articulation in the mf-mp range, overlapping the dynamic range
of the coated cables seamlessly as volume decreases. The WRAP AROUND GUITAR
STRING snares are placed in the middle to assure perfect contact with the
snare head enabling further dynamic overlap from the stainless cable and a
superior soft dynamic snare response. They are intended for the mp to ppp
dynamic range only, do not over-tighten.
F. SNARE BRIDGE: The snare bridge is designed to assist the way all snares lay
in the snare bed providing exceptional contact with the snare head. This
feature ensures complete contact of your cables, particularly at each end of
the head. The vintage style snare bed is specifically designed to be narrow
and deep so as to facilitate vertical tension on each end.
G. FINE TUNING THE SNARES: Turn the strainer to the ON position. Make sure all
three sets of snares are completely disengaged from the bottom head. Begin
with your COATED CABLE by turning the thumb screw clockwise until they begin
to engage. As they come into range, strike the drum at a ff down to mf volume
so that they are filling that dynamic range only. Next, repeat this procedure
with your UNCOATED STAINLESS turning the thumb knob clockwise until they fill
the mf to mp dynamic range. Next, repeat this procedure with your GUITAR
STRING snares tapping the drum about an inch from the edge turning the thumb
screw clockwise until they fill the mp to ppp dynamic range. Leave your
strainer in the ON position when storing your drum. This will facilitate the
conformation of the cables to the snare bed and snare bridge which will
eventually create a “custom snare fit” to the drum over time, improving their
sound and response. Always check for snares that are crossed and correct as
necessary.
Tuning Diagram
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Products and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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