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 Gumwood. 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)
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More Tonal Versatility
Gumwood’s density enhances the warmth of Maple.
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Outer 60° Bearing Edge
A shallow edge that draws increased power and bite.
R2 Air Tom Suspension System & GyroLock-L Tom Holder
A giant leap in drum resonance physics, the R2 Air Tom Suspension System improves overall tone by delivering true, uncolored sound from each rack tom, creating a transitional bridge to floor toms. Combined with Pearl's first L-Arm, the GyroLock-L, R2 Air creates the world's most adjustable and tonally pure drum mounting platform.
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R2 Air Tom Suspension system
Totally-Balanced, Tonally-United Floating Tom Suspension.
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GyroLock L-Rod Tom Holder
A Smart, Fail-Safe Tom Mounting Solution.
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. R2 Air Tom Suspension system mounts by four unique points for optimum resonance at any angle. Choice of standard 7/8" Pearl Tom Mount or new GyroLock-L arm mount in a wide variety of sizes.
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R2 Air Tom Mount System
Four point tom suspension for resistance totally free resonance.
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CL Bridge Lugs
A classic look with minimal shell contact.
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MasterCast Hoops
To enhance the overall weight and volume.
THE CLASSIC, ESSENTIAL STUDIO SNARE SOUND... REFINED.
The natural warmth of Maple is enhanced by Gumwood’s dense, controlling character for a dynamic snare sound like no other.
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Sensitive, Powerful Tone
Explosive tonality with precise, shortened decay.
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MasterCast Hoops
For maximum strength, attack, and overtone control.
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SR017 Snare Throw Off
For effortless switching and sensitivity control.
Finishes that Inspire, Define, and Elevate your Drumming Presence.
All Masters drums are available in two levels of finish choice to best suit your visual preference. Configurable in a host of historic Pearl finishes in Premium and Custom Finish Tiers, Pearl stocks an unprecedented number of configurable shell pack components to give you the features you demand, on demand.
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Premium Tier Finishes
Include Transparent, Solid, Gloss and Satin Lacquer Finishes.
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Custom Tier Finishes
Include Custom Shop Sparkle, Metallic, Swirl, and Stripe Lacquer Finishes.
Configurations
SUGGESTED SHELL PACKS
20×14 Bass Drum
12×8 Tom
14×14 Floor Tom
MMGP903XPS/C
Premium Finish with Standard Mounts
MMGC903XPS/C
Custom Finish with Standard Mounts
MMGP903XPL/C
Premium Finish with L-Arm Mounts
MMGC903XPL/C
Custom Finish with L-Arm Mounts
SUGGESTED SHELL PACKS
22×16 Bass Drum
12×8 Tom
16×16 Floor Tom
MMGP923XSPS/C
Premium Finish with Standard Mounts
MMGC923XSPS/C
Custom Finish with Standard Mounts
MMGP923XSPL/C
Premium Finish with L-Arm Mounts
MMGC923XSPL/C
Custom Finish with L-Arm Mounts
SUGGESTED SHELL PACKS
22×18 Bass Drum
10×8 Tom
12×9 Tom
16×16 Floor Tom
MMGP924XESPS/C
Premium Finish with Standard Mounts
MMGC924XESPS/C
Custom Finish with Standard Mounts
MMGP924XESPL/C
Premium Finish with L-Arm Mounts
MMGC924XESPL/C
Custom Finish with L-Arm Mounts
SUGGESTED SHELL PACKS
22×16 Bass Drum
10×7 Tom
12×8 Tom
16×16 Floor Tom
MMGP924XSPS/C
Premium Finish with Standard Mounts
MMGC924XSPS/C
Custom Finish with Standard Mounts
MMGP924XSPL/C
Premium Finish with L-Arm Mounts
MMGC924XSPL/C
Custom Finish with L-Arm Mounts
SUGGESTED SHELL PACKS
24×14 Bass Drum
13×9 Tom
16×16 Floor Tom
MMGP943XPS/C
Premium Finish with Standard Mounts
MMGC943XPS/C
Custom Finish with Standard Mounts
MMGP943XPL/C
Premium Finish with L-Arm Mounts
MMGC943XPL/C
Custom Finish with L-Arm Mounts