Pearl's Elite Series of Bongos are the choice of professional musicians the world over because of the sound, feel and look of these remarkable instruments. Hand crafted by master craftsmen, the Elite Series utilizes the finest materials and techniques that have been handed down for generations. Pearl's Elite Series Bongos are available in your choice of 100% Thai Oak, or hand layer, seamless fiberglass shells with an over-sized Hembra for maximum bass response. All Elite congas feature Pearl's Contour Crown rims that offer a radical sloping edge that practically disappears under your hands for a level of comfort you have to experience to believe. Tremendous pressure is applied to bongo heads and Pearl's exclusive Self-Aligning Washer System (S.A.W.S.) isolates the tension hooks from the inner walls of the lugs making Elite bongos easier to tune. Both wood and fiberglass shells are completed with premium lacquer finishes that look as good as they sound, with matching bongos sold separately.

Pearl's Elite Series delivers the quality and sound professional player demand and deserve.

Since the inception of Pearl Percussion’s Elite Series of Congas and Bongos, the drums have been offered with 100% aged Thai Oak or Fiberglass shells. Now the Elite Series offers a combination of the two shell materials blended together. The new Elite Series Wood-Fiber shells deliver the best of both worlds; the superior cut and projection of Fiberglass warmed by the rich Thai Oak outer shell.

 

The Elite Series Wood-Fiber drums feature premium natural skin heads, polished Contour Crowns and Pearl’s exclusive Self-Aligning Washer System that isolates the tension hooks from the inner walls of the lugs for greater tuning ease. The Elite Wood-Fiber drums are finished in #648 Maduro Brown a super high gloss lacquer over the Oak Fiberglass shell.

Since the inception of Pearl Percussion’s Elite Series of Congas and Bongos, the drums have been offered with 100% aged Thai Oak or Fiberglass shells. Now the Elite Series offers a combination of the two shell materials blended together. The Elite Series Wood-Fiber shells deliver the best of both worlds; the superior cut and projection of Fiberglass, warmed by the rich Thai Oak outer shell. Matching bongos are also available but sold separately.

The Elite Series Wood-Fiber drums feature premium natural skin heads, polished Contour Crown rims and Pearl’s exclusive Self-Aligning Washer System that isolates the tension hooks from the inner walls of the lugs for greater tuning ease.
 

The original tripod stands made specifically for malletSTATION, ES-1080S features a single-braced base with Pearl's UX80 Universal Clamp top section to ensure stability and adjustability for any performing situation. 

The Best Selling Drum Set of All Time.

The Pearl Export Series 14"x5.5" / 13"x5.0" Snare Drum features all the essential elements to fuel the fire for future drumming icons.

To be a Finalist, you need a Championship attitude — and these drums are ready for the challenge! Combining Pearl’s first-ever corps-style birch shell with the world-famous Championship Series cast aluminum hardware, Finalist drums are the answer for programs looking for a high-quality, lightweight, and durable marching solution on a limited budget.

Finalist Bass Drums are available in 14” - 30” diameters and a choice of #33 Pure White and #46 Midnight Black finishes.

To be a Finalist, you need a Championship attitude — and these drums are ready for the challenge! Combining Pearl’s first-ever corps-style birch shell with Pearl’s world-renowned Championship Series Cast Aluminum hardware, Finalist drums are the answer for programs looking for a high-quality, lightweight, and durable marching solution on a limited budget. Finalist snares and tenors borrow the Championship Series bearing edge, maple reinforcement rings, and size configuration recipes for the ultimate performance experience.

The FFXCC Championship CarbonCore Snare features a hybrid 6-ply Maple shell enhanced with an inner ply of ultra-light Carbon Fiber. The Maple helps maintain warmth of sound while the Carbon Fiber boosts articulation and projection. FFXCC Snares also feature Pearl’s OneTouch Snare Strainer system, providing dependable gut adjustment with minimal weight.

Expressive, clear, and articulate throughout the entire dynamic range ...The Magic Is Inside.