Deep Purple's Ian Paice has become an absolute legend. His hard-hitting style has featured on every Deep Purple record and has influenced many drummers since. Together with Pearl, he has designed this timeless snare drum with a great, versatile rock sound. Pearl IP1465 Ian Paice snare drum: for the heavy hitter The Ian Paice signature snare drum has a 14 x 6.5-inch chrome-plated SensiTone shell that gives the drum a classic look, and sound. But this drum has plenty of modern touches as well. The stainless steel tension rods, for instance, are equipped with Stop-Locks that make sure they will not loosen, even after extended periods of intense playing! Furthermore, the Ian Paice signature snare comes with an internal muffler, so you can quickly and easily get rid of any unwanted overtones and create a nice, clean snare drum sound in the blink of an eye! The Pearl IP1465 Ian Paice signature snare drum is a must-have for any classic rock fan! Its classic look and sound, combined with practical modern touches make it an extremely versatile instrument that is sure to please both eyes and ears!