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THE EVOLUTION OF PREMIUM STUDIO TONE.

Pearl’s fresh take on the legendary Maple/Gum shell recipe reaches new dynamic levels in recorded drum sound.

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There Is a Reason You've Been Hearing About Masters Maple/Gum.

The Greatest Drum Tones Ever Recorded

The Maple/Gum shell combination is well documented for delivering truly legendary sounds.

Pearl’s fresh take on this legendary combination originated with our custom Sonic Select Studio Recipe drums. These limited production kits were gaining such widespread acclaim so we introduced Masters Maple/Gum as the first production level Masterworks kit.

Reaching New Levels in Dynamics, Sonic Warmth, and Explosive, Low End Response.

Masters Maple/Gum's expanded finish and component options make each kit a true prize for the owner.

Believe the hype. Experience Masters Maple/Gum for yourself and take your studio drumming game to the next level.

Give Masters Maple/Gum Your Own Endorsement.

Now available in the USA through the Music City Custom program and throughout the world by special order, Masters Maple/Gum can be configured and finished in a wide variety of personalized finishes and setups.

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More Maple/Gum Than What You've Heard Before.

Model Number: Masters Maple/Gum (MMG)

A Powerful Sonic Foundation in the Recording Environment.

The Studio Recipe’s commanding hardware/shell combination delivers explosive projection in the midrange for clean tonality and extended low end punch.

SHELL: EvenPly-6 (5.4mm)
4-ply Maple outer with 2-ply Gumwood inner

BEARING EDGE: Outer 60°

LUGS: CL Bridge Lug
CL100 (Toms)
CL250 (Bass Drum)

SPURS: SP300 w/ Retractable Spike

FLOOR TOM BRACKETS: LB200

SHELLS

Explosive tonal clarity and articulation for recording.

Delivering (arguably) the greatest drum sounds ever recorded, Masters Maple/Gum features an EvenPly-Six blend of premium North American Maple and figured, sweet Gum wood.

Combined with a shallow outer 60° bearing edge, this thin and dense shell produces a punchy, primed recording tone.

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Wide Dynamic Range

EvenPly Six North American Maple (4-ply) and Gum (2-ply)
More Tonal Versatility

The warmth of Maple is enhanced by Gum wood’s density.
Outer 60° Bearing Edge

A shallow edge that draws increased power and bite.

The SST Difference.

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.

Inspiring Custom Appointments

Pearl's exclusive hand lacquering process enhances Maple's natural sonic and visual beauty with painstaking precision.

A Dynamic Range Like No Other Drum Shell.

EvenPly Six (6-ply, 5.4mm) North American Maple (4-ply outer) and Gum (2-ply inner). The natural warmth of Maple is enhanced by Gum wood’s dense, controlling character and delivers increased tonal versatility and diversity.

Outer 60° Bearing Edge

A more shallow edge that draws increased power and bite from Masters Maple/Gum's thin hybrid shell.

Built to Withstand the Test of Time.

By adding heavier, classic hardware elements to its thin, dense shell, Masters Maple/Gum carves a robust bottom end tonality with strong midrange balance.

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