Drum set

A DRUM KIT 10 YEARS IN THE MAKING.

Practice time is over. It's time for the world to hear your drumming voice. Decade Maple series drums put all the vital tools in your hands for pure drumming greatness.

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Built to Push the Boundaries of Performance and Price.

You've put the time in, taking your drumming skills to a level that demands the professional sound and look of all Maple drums. What's next?

Over seven decades of Pearl drum craftsmanship and ten full years of research and development culminate in the kit you’re ready to step up to: Decade Maple Series Drums.

DMP927SPC261 Decade Maple 261 Gloss Deep Red

Escalating the playing field for the advancing drummer, Decade Maple featured shell packs are perfect as a primary kit for evolving players or a secondary “gigging” kit for the seasoned pro.

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Model Number: Decade Maple (DMP)

Serious Gear for Serious Drummers.

With 5.4mm, all Maple shells, fully adjustable pro level features, and gorgeous lacquer finishes, Decade elevates your performance at a price that was previously impossible.

SHELL: EvenPly Six (5.4mm) All Maple

SNARE: 14"x5.5" (DMP1455S/C)

LUGS: NDL Mini Lug

HOOPS: 1.6mm Triple-Flanged

TOM MOUNTS: Opti-Loc Suspension System

HEADS: Remo UT

TOM ARMS: Uni-Lock Gearless Tom Arms

INCLUDED ACCESSORY: Bass Drum Muffler (Mini)

BASS DRUM BRACKET: Dual 7/8" Port (BB-300/C)

FLOOR TOM LEGS: Air Suspension Floor Tom Legs

BASS DRUM SPURS: Telescoping Multi-Angle

INSTRUCTION MANUAL: Drums set up Manual for Decade Maple & Export EXL EXX

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Making the Maple Sound of Your Dreams a Reality.

Maple: its sound is unmistakable. Its sonic reputation makes is irreplaceable.

Decade is the only all Maple lacquered drum series in this price range backed by Pearl's unbeatable quality promise. Its thin, EvenPly-Six shell makes it a perfect primary kit for evolving drummers or an excellent gigging kit for the seasoned pro.

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EvenPly-Six Maple Shell

Reacts quickly to the stroke with resonant highs and thundering lows.
45° Bearing Edge

For superbly articulate sensitivity and smooth sustain.
Beautiful Lacquer Finish

Luxurious UV-cured finish options deliver a look that fits Decade's sound.

The SST Difference: The Ultimate in Strength, Resonance, and Tone.

Using the world's first high temperature hydraulic curing system, Pearl’s SST method was developed to craft a multi-ply, bonded drum shell with single-ply resonance and strength.

This proprietary technique begins with hand-selected premium hardwoods chosen for their unique acoustic attributes.

Each layer is milled to precise thickness and bonded into 2-ply panels.

Our trademark overlapping scarf joint seams are added to ensure a perfect air-tight fit. The wood plies are saturated with Pearl’s exclusive “AcoustiGlue”, which 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, producing the ultimate air chamber for optimal resonance, extreme strength, and superior tone.

All shells are tested for flatness and roundness before drilling and assembly to assure supreme head-seating and tuning.

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WHAT'S INSIDE: Discover the Elements of Superior Drum Tone.

6-Ply (5.4mm) All Maple Shell

A thin (but powerfully strong) SST shell that reacts quickly to the stroke with strong midrange power and sensitivity.

45° Bearing Edge

Pearl’s original edge provides the perfect blend of attack, warmth, and sustain through minimal head contact (Shown on RF1465S/C shell)

UV-Cured Lacquer Finish

Interior shell ply woods are hand selected for grain and texture to deliver resistance-free sound and resonance. The striking look of the outer Maple veneer is enhanced by our multi phase lacquer treatment.

Hardware That Elevates your Drumming Game.

Decade’s low mass/low contact shell hardware assures optimum shell performance and solid durability.

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Strong Appointments

Including Uni-Lock tom arms, Die-Cast claws, and R-40 Floor Tom feet.
NDL Mini Lugs

Small, efficient, and reliable tuning for drums of all sizes.
OPTI-LOC Mounting System

Solid, flexible three point tom suspension for prime shell resonance.

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Decade Maple Shell Hardware Part Numbers

Decade Maple Series drums feature a selection of high function hardware appointments that far out perform others in its range.

LUGS: NDL-100/C (Toms)
NDL-300/C (Bass Drum)

HOOPS: 1.6mm Triple-Flanged

TOM MOUNTS: Opti-Loc Suspension System (OPL)

HEADS: Remo UT Clear (Toms)
Remo UT Powerstroke (Bass Drum)

TOM ARMS: Uni-Lock (TH-900I/C)

INCLUDED ACCESSORY: Bass Drum Muffler (BDM-M)

BASS DRUM BRACKET: BB-300/C

FLOOR TOM BRACKET: FTB-07/C
w/ Air Suspension Floor Tom Legs (FTL-07R)

BASS DRUM CLAWS: Die-Cast w/ Nylon Insulators (DCW-300/C)

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Features

NDL Mini Lug

Small, efficient, and strong, the NDL lug is designed to hold tuning across all points without taking up too much room on the shell.

Opti-Loc Suspension Mounts

A three point isolation mount suspends the drum at two tuning points and one of the drum’s air vents for solid, stable play.

Flexible Die-Cast Elements

The BB-300/C double tom bracket and included Uni-Lock tom arms offer efficient independent tom placement directly from the bass drum.

An All Maple Hit-Maker.

When it's time for the world to hear your drumming voice, Decade snare drums put all the drive and finesse of pure Maple tone in your corner. They are the perfect option for the pro player in the making.

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6-Ply, 5.4mm Maple Shell

Strong tonal throw for high-volume drumming.
Sensitive and Powerful

20-Strand Snare Wires bring the sizzle.
SR-700/C Strainer

Quick, effortless, and rugged snare action on the fly!

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All Maple Tone for the Rising Drummer

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Model Number: DMP1455S/C

Decade Series snare drums elevate your evolving playing field with a 6-ply, lacquered Maple shell and Pearl's legacy of dependability.

Built to push the boundaries of performance and price, this 14"x5.5" Decade snare drum is the perfect add-on to any drum set.

SIZE: 14"x5.5"

SHELL: 6-ply Maple 5.4mm

STRAINER: SR-700/C

LUGS: NDL-55/C

HOOPS: 1.6mm Hoops

SNARES: SNW-1420

TENSION RODS: TR-5047

A Selection of Beautifully Cultured Lacquers.

Decade Maple Drums feature Pearl's exclusive multi-step lacquer finish in an array of stunning transparent, satin, and high-gloss options.

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High-Gloss Lacquers

(#228) Solid Yellow, (#261) Gloss Deep Red Burst
Satin Finishes

(#208) Blue Mirage, (#213) Deep Forest Burst, (#217) Raspberry Sunset, (#225) Classic Amburst, (#227) Satin Slate Black, (#260) Satin Brown Burst, (#262) Satin Black Burst, and (#849) Rose Mirage
White Satin Pearl

(#229) White Satin Pearl features a satin lacquer finish with a pearlescent sheen.