Concert Bass Drums
Philharmonic
Pearl’s Philharmonic Series Concert Bass Drums draw their dark, resonant character, exceptional responsiveness, and long sustain from 100% African Mahogany shells. Their refined tonal response is ideally suited for professional orchestral performance.
Philharmonic Series Concert Bass Drum
- Model Number
PBA Philharmonic Series
Features
Pearl’s Philharmonic Series Concert Bass Drums deliver exceptional low-frequency presence, rich tonal depth, and remarkable sustain for professional orchestral performance. Constructed from 6-ply, 100% African Mahogany shells using Pearl’s Superior Shell Technology, these highly responsive drums produce a naturally resonant, dark, full-bodied tone ideally suited to concert settings.
Precision-cut 45° bearing edges maximize head resonance and reinforce low-frequency response, ensuring consistent, professional-quality sound for years of performance. Pearl’s exclusive Silent Tension Lug System allows for fast, precise tuning to accommodate changing temperature and humidity conditions in the concert hall. Oversized T-handle tension rods feature coarse 8mm threads for quick, efficient adjustments, while insulation at every contact point between the rods, claws, and shell eliminates unwanted hardware rattle for quiet, controlled performance.
Durable 100% Maple hoops provide even head tension, while two acoustically positioned air vents promote optimal airflow for superior response and projection. Finished by hand in a luxurious #210 Matte Walnut Stain and equipped with Remo Fiberskyn heads, Pearl Philharmonic Concert Bass Drums combine refined craftsmanship with the dark tonal depth, responsiveness, sustain, and precision demanded by professional orchestral musicians.
- SHELLS
6-ply 100% African Mahogany Shells
- BEARING EDGES
45° Bearing Edges
- LUGS
Silent Tension Lug System with Insulated Lugs & Claws
- HOOPS
100% Maple Hoops
- HEADS
Remo Ambassador Fiberskyn
- SIZES
28”x14”
32”x16”
36”x16”
36”x18”
36"x22"
- FINISH
#210 Matte Walnut Stain
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Features
6-ply African Mahogany Shells
Pearl Philharmonic Concert Bass drums offer an unprecedented bass response. The 6-ply African Mahogany shells provide a natural resonance unlike any other shell material. These highly responsive shells have a naturally low, rich frequency response that is ideal for use in professional concert settings.
Superior Shell Technology
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.
Silent Tension Lug System
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 minimize drum rattle. 8mm thick tuning rods have coarse threads enabling quick adjustments for temperature and humidity in the hall.
Configurations
| Model | Size |
|---|---|
| PBA2814 | 28" x 14" |
| PBA3216 | 32" x 16" |
| PBA3616 | 36" x 16" |
| PBA3618 | 36" x 18" |
| PBA3622 | 36" x 22" |
