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The Masters Maple Reserve series are all about balance and harmony. These Maple shells will give you a smooth classic sounding kit with tonnes of character. The natural open sound still brings plenty of articulation and precision without being clinical.
Take your Masters Reserve with you on tour, to the studio or the practice room. It will sound amazing every time thanks to the high quality hardware and Pearl's master craftsmanship.
History of Pearl
Pearl have been making musical equipment in Japan since 1946. In 1950 founder Katsumi Yanagisawa refocused the company's efforts towards drums before adding Latin percussion, Timpanis and marching drums a few years later.
Since then Pearl have gone from strength to strength. A favourite with professional players all over the world including Dennis Chambers, Ian Paice and Joey Jordison to name a few, Pearl have created a reputation as solid as their hardware.
Here's what Pearl say about the Masters Maple Reserve
Combining a thin 4-ply Maple shell with 4-ply re-rings delivers an essential tonal combination of rich lows and wide-open resonance. This lively sonic character makes Masters Maple Reserve a natural choice for the most discerning musical pallet.
Masters professional drum hardware
Masters Maple Reserve toms and snares have 1.6mm FatTone Hoop’s exclusive hemmed/welded edge (US Pat. #8367917) offering increased strength and articulation. The OptiMount Suspension System attaches to the tom’s tension rods, and provides the ultimate in stability, while at the same time allowing the drum to resonate fully without restriction.
A classic formula for sonic greatness
Utilizing premium North American Maple veneers from our exclusive Masterworks supply vault, the thin, 4-ply shell configuration in new Masters Maple Reserve drums delivers a smooth, open tonality with classic resonant shimmer. All Masters drums feature Pearl’s proprietary 38-step lacquering process and showcase a classic, vintage-flavored style as distinctive as the shells they adorn.
Two distinctive shells. One historic legacy
Only Masters Maple Reserve drums feature Pearl’s 4-ply Maple reinforcement rings, making Masters Maple Reserve a natural choice for the most discerning musical pallet. This classic combination increases shell stability and tonal control, delivering rich, sustained lows and lively sonic punch.
Exciting new finishhes and Fattone hoops
All Masters Maple Reserve drums feature Pearl’s proprietary 38-step hi-gloss process. The 1.6mm FatTone Hoop’s exclusive hemmed/welded edge (US Pat. #8367917) offers increased strength and articulation. Available on all Masters Maple Reserve toms and snares.
Features
- 4 ply 5mm 100% Maple Shells with 4 ply Maple Reinforcement Rings
- Super High Gloss and Matte Lacquer Finishes
- CL Bridge Lugs
- FatTone Hoops
- Aluminum OptiMount Suspension System
- Matching 14x5.5 or 14x6.5 Snare Drums
- Clear Ambassador Tom, Ported Powerstroke3 Remo Heads
- Bass Drum Muffler (Full Size)