Competitor Series CMT Tenor Drum shells feature 6-ply Poplar/Kapur shells crafted by Pearl’s Superior Shell Technology.  The wood combination produces excellent response in mid to low registers, as well as the high frequency projection you need for tenor drums.  Competitor drums bring together traditional materials and legendary Pearl craftsmanship to create a light, mobile, and affordable high-tension drum.

Competitor Series Tenor Drums feature fully rounded bearing edges.

Designed to be lightweight and agile, CMT tenor drums feature reduced weight while still providing a warm, projecting sound.

Pearl CMT Tenors are manufactured with Pearl’s Superior Shell Technology which utilizes a proprietary technique for achieving the ultimate air chamber. It begins with select woods chosen for their unique acoustic attributes, milled to precise thickness with overlapping scarf joint seams, for a perfect air-tight fit. The wood plies are saturated with Pearl’s proprietary “AcoustiGlue” that 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 to produce perfect drum shells that exhibit superior tone, optimal resonance and extreme strength.

Pearl's 1.6mm Steel Rims provide outstanding durability for years of playing without warping or rust.

Z-Plate Spacers give your tenor configuration a secure hold without any give or play between the drums.

Pearl CMT Tenors feature fully rounded bearing edges, providing optimal head-to-shell contact for a warm, projecting sound.

Constructed of Aluminum Alloy, the tension casings and lugs are built to endure seasons of use at modern high-tension tuning.

Pearl CMT Tenors are available as a Trio (8"-10"-12") and Quad (8"-10"-12"-13") configurations, offering the perfect fit for your ensemble

CMT Tenors are compatible with Pearl's MX T-Frame Carriers