Drawing from the very origins of Pearl's drum manufacturing history, Lauan was the source of the original "MIJ" (Made in Japan) sound. This darker-toned medium/hardwood was the basis of thousands of shells made by Mitsuo Yanagisawa in Pearl's Chiba, Japan-based drum factory starting in 1961. Loud yet subdued, Lauan has a deep, punchy wallop with plenty of top-end attack.  

For balanced interaction between the head and each wood ply, this edge creates a transfer of resonant energy that is much more direct, and delivers an essential tonal tempering for even pitch and decay.

President Series Deluxe drums have an inviting presence that gives back to the player in every playing situation. From period-inspired finish and hardware touches to its dark warm tonality, the total kit breeds inspiration and has a completely unique sonic footprint. 

Cast in 1969 as "C-043" for Pearl's professional outfits (including President Series,) it has since been dubbed "The Battleship Lug" by collectors for its angular profile. The new BSL-100 features the same striking look and self-aligning design, but with a more robust casting for better tuning integrity.

For classic hand-tunable function and a beautiful vintage look, Pearl's T-090 T-handle rods fuse with our new insulated classic Claw via a small extension sleeve (T-066.) The contact points of each Claw are insulated with felt to protect bass drum hoop finish.

A sturdy triple-flanged hoop at optimum 2.3mm thickness, each is identity stamped and made for accurate and secure tuning in play without inhibiting overall shell resonance.

Features debossed Pearl logo, internal grip function for height adjustment, and angled T-nut for better case storage.

Using the LB-75 bracket, each spur features an angle secure memory lock, retractable spike tip, and folds in to the profile of the kick drum for quick breakdown and set-up.

Dial in the perfect amount of sustain with the IM-100W Internal Tom Muffler. Its robust tension dial and multi-layered felt dampening pad allows head contact under the batter from the slightest touch to full contact, for a wide range of tonal combinations.