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Wanting that professional punch of an all-maple shell pack with top-tier hardware to go with it? Check out the Pearl Masters Maple 4-piece Shell Pack from Sweetwater! With a superb tonal balance across the frequency spectrum that packs a substantial punch, the Masters Maple is a versatile rhythm backbeat for just about any genre you throw its way ? from pop-rock to jazz and beyond! You'll find endless success in sound and dependability around every corner of the Masters Maple, from the die-cast hoops and Air Tom Suspension system to the iconic Remo heads. Cloaked in a set of gorgeous hand-selected North American maple veneers straight out of the Pearl Masterworks vault, this Masters Maple 4-piece Shell Pack offers the impact of maple and performance reliability that drummers crave with a swagger that'll make a lasting impression on every audience!





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Handpicked 7.5mm maple shells





A time-tested tonewood, the classic sound of maple is an unmistakable punchiness coated in warm tonality. Maple provides an outstanding balance across the kit, from the highest rack tom strike to the deepest bass drum boom. The Masters Maple shell pack is crafted with 7.5mm shells, blending six layers of handpicked North American maple from Pearl's finest offerings in their Masterworks Vault. Count on better projection and unprecedented tonal response! They’re cut with 45-degree bearing edges, too, so you’ll find that each shell will allow the head to vibrate more freely and maximize sustain while offering up a wide range of potential tunings.





Professional-grade hardware at every turn





Whether or not a drum kit has the quality hardware appointments to back up its tone can make or break the kit's overall sound. However, there's no reason to worry with the Masters Maple 4-piece Shell Pack! Its proprietary Mastercast die-cast hoops and SST stainless steel tension rods offer a stronger construction that intensifies contact with the rim and promotes greater tuning stability ? perfect for that huge stage sound! It also includes an R2 Air Tom Suspension system, providing four mounting points that permit freer resonance for each tom no matter how you angle them. Plus, a redesign of the bass drum spurs, insulated die-cast claw hooks, and floor tom legs mean a more optimized response from your low end, no matter the playing environment.





Timeless tone from Remo drumheads





To top off each drum in the set, Pearl has outfitted the Masters Maple packwith dependable and timeless Remo drumheads. On the batter side, a worldwide best-selling set of Coated Ambassadors supplies the perfect degree of complementing tone and attack while Clear Ambassadors flawlessly sustain on the resonant side. Coated P3 heads on the bass drum deliver a confident kick sound that emphasizes every note with a modern punch.





Pearl Masters Maple 4-piece Shell Pack Features:


7.5mm, 6-layer hand-picked North American maple shells offer improved projection and sustain


Delivers classic warmth, punch, and tonal balance revered by drummers for decades


45° bearing edges enable freer vibration of drumheads for great sustain and tuning range


Mastercast die-cast hoops and SST stainless steel tension rods offer greater strength, durability, intonation, and striking presence


R2 Air Tom Suspension system provides 4 mounting points for a more resonant response


Redesigned bass drum spurs, insulated die-cast claw hooks, and floor tom legs for optimal sound in all spaces


Remo batter and resonant drumheads deliver iconic attack, tone, and sustain