Pearl's Championship CarbonCore Tenor drums shells offer the most expressive and complete sound ever available in the market. The hybrid shells consist of 6 plies of Maple with an added inner ply of ultra-light Carbon Fiber. The innery ply of Carbon Fiber improves pronunciation and boosts projection across the full dynamic spectrum while the 6 plies of Maple maintain the great tone and warmth characteristic of Pearl Championship Series.

Pearl's tenors are scientifically proportioned from diameter to depth, allowing form optimal shell vibration. These shell craftmanship details continue to define Pearl's legendary tenor sound.

Championship CarbonCore Tenor Drums are manufactured with Pearl's Superior Shell Technology which 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 scaft 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.

Championship CarbonCore Tenors feature fully rounded bearing edges, providing the rich, warm sonority for which Pearl tenor drums are known.

Pearl's SuperHoop II Rims provide outstanding durability for years of playing without warping or rust.

Constructed of Aluminum Alloy, the tension casings and lugs are built to endure seasons of use at modern high-tension tuning.

6mm Case-Hardened Tension Bolts hold pitch securely without pulling or breaking

Z-Plate Spacers give your tenor configuration a secure hold without any give or play between the drums.

Championship CarbonCore tenors are available in Shallow-Cut configurations, removing depth from the shell's skirt to provide a lightweight, agile option.  Shallow-Cut tenors offer a tightly focused articulation yet has the warm, round Pearl tenor sound that has become the industry standard. Reduced weight due to shallower shell depths makes the tenors easier to carry, perfect for modern drumlines and bands.

Championship CarbonCore tenors come stock in #103 Piano Black lacquer.  A classy yet durable finish which goes with everything.

CarbonCore Tenors also available in Varsity Series finishes.

8" / 10" / 12" / 13"