Drum Set Series Snare Drums
Masterworks Sonic Select Shell Recipes
Drum Set Series Snare Drums
Masterworks Sonic Select Shell Recipes
A Masterworks Sonic-Select Snare Drum is crafted to create a truly unique tonal signature. Choose from seven distinct snare drum recipes, each one configured with sonically proven shell woods, edge profiles, and precision hardware options.
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The Masterworks Evolution Clearly Defined by Performance Application.
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Choose Your Recipe.
Sonic-Select STADIUM
Pearl’s thick CZX Maple shell for high volume and arena shaking power.
Sonic-Select HERITAGE
Classic drum feel with enhanced lows and fat top end slap.
Sonic-Select URBAN
A powerful blend for precise, high-end pop and supreme sensitivity.
Sonic-Select STUDIO
Explosive tonal clarity and articulation for recording and perfect snare POP.
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Sonic-Select MODERN DRY
Hybrid Maple/Gum/Mahogany thin shell recipe for quick, controlled low end and punch.
Sonic-Select Reference Classic
The Reference Recipe’s original formula for volume, tone, and distinction returns for the touring power player.
Sonic-Select Active Oak
Articulate and powerful, allowing for clear note definition even at high volumes.
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Masterworks Sonic-Select Stadium Recipe Snare Drums
- Model Number
Masterworks (MW)
The CZX Solution for High Volume, Power, and Midrange Cut.
This high density shell and hardware recipe is a modern interpretation of Pearl's legendary CZX (or Zenithal Resonator) Maple shell. Stadium's thick 8-ply construction blends with full bodied, wide midrange power and articulation.
- SHELL
8-ply North American Maple
- BEARING EDGE
Outer 60°
For increased power and controlled overtone
- HOOPS
2.3mm SuperHoop II
For strength in heavy play without choking the shell.
- LUGS
CL Bridge Lug
CL55
CL65CL100
- STRAINER
SR1000
- SNARES
Ultra-Sound 20-Strand
"I"-Type
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Masterworks Sonic-Select Heritage Recipe
- Model Number
Masterworks (MW) Sonic Select Heritage
Organic Tone that Growls like a Muscle Car.
Sonic-Select Heritage Snare Drums project with a sonic blend of midrange pop with solid gutteral boost. This robust combination produces a classic snare sound that feels at home with everything from traditional rock and blues to acoustic stylings.
- SHELL
4-ply Maple (2-ply outer) Mahogany (2-ply inner)
w/ 4-ply Maple Re-Rings
- BEARING EDGE
Standard 45°
Precise, low contact edge for projection and resonance.
- HOOPS
2.3mm SuperHoop II
For strength in heavy play without choking the shell.
- LUGS
STL100 Single Swivel Lug
Our lightest and most efficient tuning lug for reduced shell contact.
- STRAINER
SR1000
- SNARES
Ultra-Sound 20-Strand
"D"-Type
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Masterworks Sonic-Select Urban Recipe
- Model Number
Masterworks (MW) Sonic Select Urban
A New Breed of High End Drums for The Metropolitan Player.
From sold out tours to sanctuary halls, Masterworks Sonic-Select Urban snare drums feature a thick, dense shell recipe that delivers a tight, defiant top end SMACK .
- SHELL
8-ply
2 Birch/4 Gum/2 Birch
Dense, thin shell hybrid for quick precise punch.
- BEARING EDGE
Standard 45°
- HOOPS
2.3mm SuperHoop II
For strength in heavy play without choking the shell.
- LUGS
STL Swivel Tube Lugs
STL55L
STL65
- STRAINER
SR1000
- SNARES
Ultra-Sound 20-Strand
"D"-Type
Masterworks Sonic-Select Studio Recipe
- Model Number
Masterworks (MW) Sonic Select Heritage
A Powerful Sonic Spark for the Recording Studio.
Masterworks Sonic Select: Studio snares have a classic, commanding hardware/shell combination that delivers explosive projection and clean tonality. Combining a hard shell exterior with tone-enhancing interior crafts a historically-proven, totally dynamic snare presence.
- SHELL
EvenPly-6 (5.4mm) 4-ply Maple outer with 2-ply Gumwood inner
- BEARING EDGE
Outer 60°
Gives increased power and bite.
- HOOPS
MasterCast Die-Cast
Escalates total snare weight for increased volume and high velocity play
- LUGS
CL Bridge Lug
CL55
CL65CL100
- STRAINER
SR017
- SNARES
Ultra-Sound 20-Strand
"I"-Type
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Masterworks Sonic-Select Modern Dry Recipe
- Model Numbers
Masterworks (MW) Sonic Select Modern Dry
Darkly Organic Punch for Driving, Organic Beat Making.
The Modern Dry Recipe blends three sonically unique tone woods for dark, controlled tone, and pillowy snare response. Its unique blend of shell and hardware elements adds bottom end wallop and throaty punch.
- SHELL
2-ply Maple outer/2-ply Gumwood inner with 4 ply Mahogany Re-Rings.
- BEARING EDGE
Inner 45°
Its inner shell apex contacts the head inside the shoulder for focused control.
- HOOPS
MasterCast Die-Cast
Escalates weight for added volume
- LUGS
STL100 Single Swivel Lugs
Our lightest and most efficient tuning lug for reduced shell contact.
- STRAINER
SR150 Click-Lock
- SNARES
Ultra-Sound 20-Strand
"I"-Type
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Masterworks Sonic-Select Reference Classic Recipe
- Model Number
Masterworks (MW) Sonic Select Reference Classic
Individually Engineered, Incredible Sounding Custom Drums.
The original Reference Recipe made to accentuate the true sonic nature of each drum. Reference 8" and 10" drum shells combine Maple and Birch with a rounded 45-degree bearing edge for more attack and higher pitch. The 12" tom (the "Middle-C" in the Reference tom spectrum,) is composed of 6 plies of Maple for added body. 13" tom and larger Reference toms feature added Mahogany interior plies to increase low-end pitch and accentuate Maple's tonal warmth. Bass drums and floor toms feature a thicker fusion of Mahogany and Maple with a fully rounded edge for the ultimate in bass frequency response. With Reference Classic, it’s not about compromise. It’s about every drum in your kit performing at its optimal capacity.
- SHELL
25mm Maple (14-ply Outer) Birch (6-ply Inner)
- BEARING EDGE
Standard 45°
- HOOPS
Mastercast Die-Cast
Escalates total snare weight for increased volume and high velocity play
- LUGS
CL Bridge Lug
CL55
CL65
CL100
- STRAINER
SR1000 Glide-Lock
- SNARES
Ultra-Sound 20-Strand
"D"-Type
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Masterworks Sonic-Select Active Oak Recipe
- Model Number
Masterworks (MW) Sonic Select Active Oak
An articulate, powerful addition to the Recipes, projecting bright power with a fast, controlled decay.
Masterworks is the realization of your ultimate drum set vision. Personally-curated and built to your exacting specifications. Masterworks' Sonic Select Active Oak features blends its signature hardwood with outer Maple plys for articulate, powerful tone that projects with bright power and quick decay to cut through in high-volume environments.
- SHELL
8-ply (All Oak)
- BEARING EDGE
Standard 45°
- HOOPS
Mastercast Die-Cast
Escalates total snare weight for increased volume and high velocity play
- LUGS
STL100
- STRAINER
SR017
- SNARES
Ultra-Sound 20-Strand
"I"-Type
