Music City Custom
Music City Custom
The concept is simple but revolutionary: custom snare drums crafted from one of Pearl's four professional-grade Shell Recipes in your choice of sizes and finishes; hand-assembled in Nashville, TN. and completed within 14 business days from the date we receive your order.
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Industry-Leading Craftsmanship, Massive Size and Finish Selection, Guaranteed for Life.
Artist Designed, Hand Assembled in the USA.
For over 40 years, Pearl's exclusive USA Artist Custom Shop has collaborated with some of the drumming's biggest names to handcraft their personal touring kits. Now, we invite you to experience the same level of unparalleled service with Music City Custom.
Explore the option of four premium SST drum shell types; precision drilled to order, assembled, and immediately available in your choice of 36 tour-ready finishes. From classic Sparkles and vintage Pearloids to timeless favorites, it's all here and ready to define your command of the stage.
Music City Custom provides the true Artist Experience and a drum set like no other. Quick custom manufacturing, massive size and finish selection, industry-leading craftsmanship, and Pearl's exclusive Lifetime Warranty all combine to set a new standard for USA-born high-end drum sets.
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Get the Gear You Want When You Need It.
It All Starts With The Shells
Music City Custom snare drums feature pristine shells of the finest wood plies, manufactured in Pearl's renowned overseas Masterworks facility. With four SST ply formulas and the most popular size options to choose from, each shell is individually inspected for roundness and edge integrity before entering the finishing phase.
Choose from 36 Tour-Ready Finishes.
Pearl's Music City Custom Shop keeps 36 different durable finishes in stock; all USA-made by Delmar and hand-applied with a time-tempered precision.
CNC Drilled to Perfection.
Pearl's unique CNC routing process means that all hardware is precision placed for accurate tuning and function.
Hand-Assembled and Inspected.
Each Music City Custom Snare drum is hand-assembled for a uniquely-refined playing and ownership experience.
Buy It Once, Play it for Life.
Our goal is to complete each Music City Custom Snare Drum within 14 business days from the date we receive your order through one of our many authorized dealers. Our final hand inspection certifies quality, our unbeatable Lifetime Warranty guarantees it.
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Choose From Four Premium SST Shell/Hardware Recipes.
Reference (RF)
Maximum projection with powerful, formidable tone.
- 14"x6.5" (RF1465/C)
- 14"x5" (RF1450/C)
- 13"x6.5" (RF1365/C)
Reference Pure (RFP)
Lively, resonant timbre with increased body and sustain.
- 14"x6.5" (RFP1465/C)
- 14"x5" (RFP1450/C)
- 13"x6.5" (RFP1365/C)
Masters Maple/Gum (MMG)
Vital, explosive tonality with precise low-end decay.
- 14"x6.5" (MMG1465/C)
- 14"x5.5" (MMG1455/C)
Masters Maple Reserve (MRV)
Sonically-balanced attack with smooth tonal midrange.
- 14"x6.5" (MRV1465/C)
- 14"x5.5" (MRV1455/C)
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Reference
- 20-ply, 25mm Maple/Birch Shell
- MasterCast Die-Cast Hoops
- BRL Swivel Lugs
- SR1000 Glide-Lock Strainer
Reference Pure (RFP)
- EvenPly Six, 5.4mm Maple/Birch Shell
- FatTone Hoops
- STL Swivel Tube Lugs
- SR1000 Glide-Lock Strainer
Masters Maple Gum (MMG)
- EvenPly Six, 5.4mm Maple/Gum Shell
- MasterCast Die-Cast Hoops
- CL Bridge Lugs
- SR017 Strainer
Masters Maple Reserve (MRV)
- 4-ply Maple Shell w/4-ply Re-Rings
- FatTone Hoops
- STL Swivel Tube Lugs
- SR017 Strainer