Maple is the ideal choice for the Symphonic Series Concert Bass Drum due to its range of frequency response and warmth in sound quality.

Our exclusively manufactured 6-ply 100% Maple wood shells have a smooth even texture that remains durable under a wide range of conditions and produces a lustrous finish. This highly respected acoustic wood offers a wide dynamic range and a well-balanced overtone response. Full-bodied low frequencies, with an even balance of high and mid-tones, have made this shell the all-around accepted premium material in the acoustic drum industry.

Pearl’s Superior Shell Technology utilizes a proprietary technique for achieving the ultimate air chamber. It begins with select woods chosen for their unique acoustic attributes, milled to precise thickness with overlapping scarf joint seams for a perfect air-tight fit. The wood plies are saturated with Pearl’s proprietary “AcoustiGlue” that permeates every pore and dries to the exact consistency of the wood for optimum resonance. Finally, the plies are formed in high-temperature molds with 1000 PSI of hydraulic pressure to produce perfect drum shells that exhibit superior tone, optimal resonance and extreme strength.

Tuning is fast and easy with Pearl’s exclusive Silent Tension Lug System. Each oversized t-handle lug and claw is insulated at every contact point with itself and the shell to assure minimal rattle from the drum. 8mm thick tuning rods have coarse threads enabling quick adjustments for temperature and humidity in the hall.