Pearl SR-014N Standard Snare Strainer with Butt End
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The Pearl SR-014N is a replacement snare strainer and butt-end set for Pearl snare drums.
It is designed to control the snare wires on the underside of the drum, letting you switch the snares on and off and fine-tune the wire tension. If your current throw-off is worn, damaged, slipping or no longer adjusting properly, replacing it can make the drum feel much more reliable again.
This is a practical spare part for getting a compatible snare drum back into proper working order.
What Is It Actually For?
The snare strainer and butt end work together to hold and tension the snare wires.
The strainer is the active side. It lets you switch the snare wires on and off and adjust the tension using the tension knob. The butt end is the fixed side that holds the opposite end of the snare wires in place.
When both parts are working properly, the snare wires sit evenly against the bottom head, giving the drum its familiar snare response and buzz. If either side is loose, damaged or not holding tension, the drum can sound rattly, choked or inconsistent.
Why Replace a Snare Strainer?
A faulty strainer can make a good snare drum frustrating to use.
Common signs include the snares slipping out of tension, the throw-off not locking properly, buzzing that will not settle, or a mechanism that feels stiff, loose or unreliable. In those cases, replacing the strainer and butt end can be a better fix than constantly adjusting the wires.
The SR-014N is a straightforward Pearl replacement part, making it useful for repairs, restorations and maintenance on compatible Pearl snare drums.
Compatibility Note
The SR-014N is commonly listed for Pearl ELX and EX snare drums, and is supplied as a strainer and butt-end set.
Before ordering, please check the mounting hole spacing on your drum shell against your existing strainer. This is especially important if the drum is older, has been modified, or does not have the original hardware fitted.
If the hole spacing does not match, you may need a different Pearl strainer or an alternative replacement part.
Who Is It For?
This is a useful spare part for drummers, repairers, schools, studios, rehearsal rooms and anyone maintaining a Pearl snare drum.
It is especially handy if you have an older Pearl Export-style snare that needs a replacement throw-off, or if you are repairing a drum where the original strainer no longer works properly.
If you are not sure whether this is the right strainer for your drum, measure the existing mounting holes or send us the drum model and we can help check.
Key Features
Pearl standard snare strainer and butt-end set
Replacement throw-off mechanism for compatible Pearl snare drums
Lets you switch snare wires on and off
Tension adjustment for setting snare wire response
Includes matching butt end
Useful for repairs, replacements and drum restorations
Commonly listed for Pearl ELX and EX snare drums
Suitable for many 14" Pearl snare drums, depending on hole spacing
Practical replacement for worn or damaged snare hardware
Product code: SR-014N
Specifications
Brand: Pearl
Model: SR-014N
Type: Snare Strainer / Throw-Off and Butt-End Set
Instrument Use: Snare Drum
Compatibility: Compatible Pearl snare drums
Common Listed Compatibility: Pearl ELX and EX snare drums
Function: Snare wire tension and on/off control
Butt End Included: Yes
Mounting Screws Included: Usually supplied with fixing screws
Mounting Hole Spacing: Commonly listed around 3.8cm / 1.5"
Recommended Use: Snare drum repair, replacement hardware and maintenance
What’s Included
1 x Pearl SR-014N standard snare strainer
1 x Matching snare butt end
Fixing screws where supplied by manufacturer / distributor
Please Note
Please check the mounting hole spacing on your snare drum before ordering.
Snare strainers are not always universal, and older drums or modified drums may use different fittings. If you are unsure, measure the hole spacing on your existing strainer and butt end before fitting.
Not Sure If This Is the Right Strainer?
The Pearl SR-014N is a good choice if you need a replacement snare throw-off and butt-end set for a compatible Pearl snare drum.
If your drum uses a different mounting pattern, piccolo-style strainer, free-floating system or upgraded Pearl mechanism, this may not be the correct part.
If you are unsure which Pearl strainer you need, get in touch with the drum model or a clear photo of the existing strainer and we will help check it.