With
any Pearl Masterworks purchase get a Free Shirt (sorry we will not sell
shirts seperate) - Please call us for available sizes.
The Matte Carbon Ply is a completely unique covering on Pearl Masterworks Drums and proves the limits are as endless as your imagination! Be sure to click on the picture for a HUGE photo - It helps to have high-speed internet and/or patience.
These 9 Pearl Masterworks drums (no hardware) are actually available now in these sizes:
20 X 18 BASS DRUM (1 Quan.) $1,524.00
SHELL: 7 Ply - 1 Carbonply Outer/2 Ply Maple/4 Ply Mahogany Inside
HDW: Chrome SP300 Spurs, CW300 Tension Hook, 50MM BD HOOP
6 X 6 TOM TOM (1 Quan.) $555.00
SHELL: 7 Ply - 1 Carbonply Outer/2 Ply Maple/4 Ply Mahogany Inside
HDW: Chrome Die Cast Hoops, Optimount
8 X 7 TOM TOM (1 Quan.) $555.00
SHELL: 7 Ply - 1 Carbonply Outer/2 Ply Maple/4 Ply Mahogany Inside
HDW: Chrome Die Cast Hoops, Optimount
10 X 8 TOM TOM (1 Quan) $609.00
SHELL: 4Ply = 3 Ply Outer Birch/1 Ply Maple Inside
HDW: Chrome Die Cast Hoops, Optimount
12 X 9 TOM TOM (1 Quan) $654.00
SHELL 6Ply = 4 Ply Outer Birch/2 Ply Maple Inside
HDW: Chrome Die Cast Hoops, Optimount
14 X 14 FLOOR TOM (1 Quan) $936.00
SHELL: 6Ply = 4 Ply Outer Birch/2 Ply Maple Inside
HDW: Chrome DC, LB200 Leg Brackets (standard on Masters Premium, Reference), LG200 Floor Tom Legs
14 X 5 SNARE DRUM (1 Quan) $660.00
SHELL: 20 Ply=BIRCH (Reference Specs)
HDW: Chrome Die Cast Hoops/10 - BRL50 Bridge Lugs, SR1000 Snare Strainer, SN1420D Snares
10 X 6 SNARE DRUM (1 Quan) $546.00
SHELL: 20 Ply=BIRCH (Reference Specs)
HDW: Chrome Die Cast Hoops/10 - BRL50 Bridge Lugs, SR1000 Snare Strainer, SN1420D Snares
For Pearl Masterworks Special Orders - A word on Masterworks shells:
The number is the amount of plies
(ex. 6 = 6 ply shell)…MM would be two plies of maple, BB would be two
plies of birch, MH would be two plies of mahogany. For example,
6=BB/MH/MH would be a six ply shell with two outer plies of birch, and
four inner plies of mahogany.
1) Click here for the Current Pearl
Catalog - The Masterworks information will be found on 4 & 5.
If you cannot view the Pearl catalog from our link, you will need to download that latest version of Adobe Reader
2) Visit Pearl's Website to view the available info on the Masterworks Series
3) Fill out the Pearl Masterworks Order Form and print all pages.
4) You can also make your own Pearl Masters Drums Dreamkit
You may fax these documents to us - 1-866-870-9061
You may scan documents -or- if you'd prefer us to quote you a price - Email Us
You may also call us Toll Free 866-892-7078 to discuss Pearl Masterworks Drums
The Masterworks Concept
Custom
Drums. There seems to be quite a few companies making them these days.
Most buy shells from the same manufacturer, mount hardware they bought
from some place else, and apply a custom paint job. The end result,
after a lot of hype, is a custom drum set...or is it-
Masterworks
hopes to change the way drummers view a custom set of drums. At Pearl,
the word custom holds quite a bit more reverence. It means we made it,
not assembled it. It means everything about the kit is made by hand,
one piece at a time, by a Pearl master craftsman. From hand selecting
the finest woods and painstakingly forming the shell, to die casting
and plating the hardware that mounts to it, drums bearing the
Masterworks badge are one of a kind ultimate acoustic instruments, hand
made to your specifications, with the expertise and quality no other
company can match.
Maple is a favorite wood used for drum shell
construction. Its evenly distributed lows, highs and mid range
frequencies makes it ideal for all around applications. Our maple is
from North America and like all the woods we offer, it is hand-selected
to meet Pearl's stringent requirements for proper density, age, and
consistency of grain and color.
Birch drums have built a cult
like following over the years due to their naturally "EQed" tone. Our
Scandinavian Birch shells feature slightly boosted high frequencies,
smooth mids, and a good low end punch. Drums made of this wood are
ideal for applications requiring extra presence and cut.
Mahogany
was the industry standard shell material for over fifty years and one
listen will tell you why. Few companies today offer this excellent wood
for drum shell manufacture. Our African Mahogany is extremely rich in
low end frequencies, with beautifully smooth mids and a slight roll-off
in the higher frequencies. Without question, if your main requirements
are "bottom" and punch, African Mahogany should be your wood of choice.
The
number of plies effects how readily energy is transferred from the
heads to the shell. This single factor has a profound affect on the
tonal characteristics and projection of the drum.
Thin shells (4
ply, 5mm) enable relatively easy energy transfer from the heads to the
shells thus causing the shells to vibrate. This vibration imparts a
very rich "wood" tone to the overall sound that can be most appreciated
in near-field applications and especially in recording.
Medium
thick shells (6 ply, 7.5mm) have greater stiffness and resist energy
transference from the heads. With less shell vibration, a trade-off is
achieved: the sound is slightly "cooler" than thinner shells but
projection is greater. Drums made to this thickness are ideal for
general-purpose applications and / or situations requiring more
"horsepower."
Thick shells (8 ply, 10mm and10 ply, 12.5mm) are
extremely "efficient" and allow most of the player's energy to be
focused to the audience. These drums are ideal for coliseum-type venues
and other applications requiring high sound pressure levels. Snare
drums made in this thickness rival metal snare drums in intensity and
projection.
It would be great if everyone had the budget and the
space to own "one of everything." However, as this is not the case,
drummers must choose sizes that offer the greatest versatility and
flexibility for their musical style or requirements. For greatest
versatility, rack toms with depths between "standard" sizes (12x8,
13x9, etc.) and "power" sizes (12x10, 13x11, etc.) should be
considered. Shallower depths offer very good sensitivity (the ability
to play quietly while allowing the bottom heads to respond for full
tone). Deeper toms have greater low-end tuning range but require more
energy to "activate" the bottom heads. Sizes such as the Masterworks
Alternative depths (12x9, 13x10, etc.) offer both great sensitivity and
wide tuning range.
Testimonial:
I just wanted to tell you
that I received my Masterworks kit, and it is simply the most beautiful
kit that I have ever seen in my life. My wife laughed at me when I just
sat there with the drums for a few hours just looking, drooling and
laughing. I guess I never knew just how nice a custom kit can look,
that is until now. It is incredible!
See Ya, Andy K.
Masterworks
is about choices for the discriminating drummer. Choices like North
American Maple, Scandinavian Birch and African Mahogany. Three highly
prized woods for shell composition, not just the same shell everyone
else custom paints. Choices like four shell thickness options, hardware
plating options and full control over sizes and unlimited finishes. If
this is starting to sound different from what most companies call a
custom drum set, then you see the concept behind Masterworks. At Pearl,
we are dedicated to producing the finest drums in the world at our new
Masterworks Custom Shop facility. Hand Made. Completely Custom. When
you're ready...we hope to build a set for you.
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