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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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MasterCast Hoops

To enhance the overall weight and volume.
CL Bridge Lugs

A classic look with minimal shell contact.
OPTIMOUNT Suspension System

For four point tom isolation and strong support.

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Tone Enhancing Elements Fit for the Maple/Gum Mythos.

MMG924XSPC MMG Masters Maple Gum 453 Platinum Gold Oyster

MMG924XSPC MMG Masters Maple Gum 186 Hand-Rubbed Natural Maple with 14x14 Floor Tom

Masters Maple/Gum Shell Hardware

Ideal for the Studio, Masters Maple/Gum toms are fitted with MasterCast Hoops to increase total drum weight and add tonal control to this thin shelled recipe.

Other features include the classic CL Bridge Lug and LG200 Floor Tom Bracket for minimal shell contact for precise vibration control, and aluminum OptiMount tom suspension for even four point mounting and resistance free resonance in play.

LUGS: CL Bridge Type
CL100 (Tom)
CL200 (Bass Drum)

FLOOR TOM LEGS: LG200 Bracket with R40 Air Suspension Feet

TOM MOUNTS: OptiMount Suspension System

HOOPS: MasterCast Die-Cast

BASS DRUM CLAW: Die-Cast w/ Nylon Insulators

HEADS: Remo USA Ambassador Clear (Toms)
Remo USA Powerstroke 3 (Bass)

SPURS: LG200

INCLUDED ACCESSORY: Bass Drum Muffle Pillow
(BDMF)

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Features

MasterCast Die-Cast Hoop

Engineered to enhance the overall weight and volume of each shell, add top end attack, and stay true under constant play.

Optimount Aluminum Tom Mounts

Suspends toms evenly across four tension points to allow resistance free resonance in play.

CL Bridge Lugs

A classic look with minimal shell contact for precise vibration control.

THE CLASSIC, ESSENTIAL STUDIO SNARE SOUND... REFINED.

The natural warmth of Maple is enhanced by Gum wood’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.
MasterCast Hoops

For maximum strength, attack, and overtone control.
SR-017 Snare Throw Off

For effortless switching and sensitivity control.

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Model Number: MMG1450S/C
MMG1465S/C

"I knew immediately that I needed these drums in my studio and on the road with the band."

- Todd Sucherman (Styx)

Pearl’s fresh take on the legendary Maple/Gum shell recipe reaches new levels in dynamic punch and sensitive response with the sonic warmth and explosive low end response.

Crafted originally as the Masterworks Sonic-Select Studio Recipe, this EvenPly Six combination of premium North American Maple and figured sweet Gum wood creates a thin but very dense shell. Combined with the shallow 60 degree bearing edge and heavier Die-Cast hardware load, Masters Maple/Gum snare drums deliver a punchy, immediate tone that is perfect for recording.

AVAILABLE SIZES: 14"x6.5"
14"x5.5"

SHELL: EvenPly-Six (5.4mm) North American Maple
(4-ply outer) Gum (2-ply inner)
Outer 60° Bearing Edge

HOOPS: MasterCast Die-Cast

LUGS: CL Bridge Lug
CL-55
CL-65

RODS: Stainless Steel

STRAINER: SR-017

SNARES: SN-1420I

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Feature

MasterCast Hoops

A strong, reliable Die-Cast hoop for increased volume, attack, and overtone control.

EvenPly-Six (5.4mm) North American Maple/Gum Shell

Built with a more shallow outer 60° bearing edge, it delivers vital, explosive tonality with precise, shortened decay.

SR-017 Snare Throw Off

This quick, simple strainer delivers effortless switching and optimum sensitivity control.

CL Bridge Lug

The classic Masters bridge lug with low shell contact for minimal restriction to shell vibration.

UNFORGETTABLY LUXURIOUS LOOKS.

Make it look as amazing as it sounds! Available by special order, Pearl offers Masters Maple/Gum in over 60 different varieties of Lacquer or Premium Wrap finishes.

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Original Finishes

Hand-Rubbed Maple and three added Premium Wrapped finishes.
Premium Lacquer finishes

Choose from a wide variety of gloss or satin lacquers, each featuring our 28-Step finishing process
Premium Wrap finishes

A diverse range of Pearl premium wrap finish options

MASTERS MAPLE/GUM

Drum set

THE EVOLUTION OF PREMIUM STUDIO TONE.

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

The Greatest Drum Tones Ever Recorded

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

Give Masters Maple/Gum Your Own Endorsement.

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

A Powerful Sonic Foundation in the Recording Environment.

Explosive tonal clarity and articulation for recording.

Wide Dynamic Range

More Tonal Versatility

Outer 60° Bearing Edge

The SST Difference.

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

Inspiring Custom Appointments

A Dynamic Range Like No Other Drum Shell.

Outer 60° Bearing Edge

Built to Withstand the Test of Time.

MasterCast Hoops

CL Bridge Lugs

OPTIMOUNT Suspension System

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Tone Enhancing Elements Fit for the Maple/Gum Mythos.

Masters Maple/Gum Shell Hardware

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Features

MasterCast Die-Cast Hoop

Optimount Aluminum Tom Mounts

CL Bridge Lugs

THE CLASSIC, ESSENTIAL STUDIO SNARE SOUND... REFINED.

Sensitive, Powerful Tone

MasterCast Hoops

SR-017 Snare Throw Off

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"I knew immediately that I needed these drums in my studio and on the road with the band."

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Feature

MasterCast Hoops

EvenPly-Six (5.4mm) North American Maple/Gum Shell

SR-017 Snare Throw Off

CL Bridge Lug

UNFORGETTABLY LUXURIOUS LOOKS.

Original Finishes

Premium Lacquer finishes

Premium Wrap finishes