Pearl Decade Maple Artisan 4-Pc. Bop Shell Pack w/18" Kick - Black Satin Marble - Open Box

Decade Maple Artisan

A Drum Kit 10 Years In The Making.

Finished with stunning satin lacquer over exotic woodgrain veneer, Decade Maple Artisan is the ultimate blend of high performance and value.

Built to Push the Boundaries of Performance and Price.

Decade Maple Artisan Series drums deliver a Pro-level playing experience with a luxuriously lacquered Exotic finish and powerful tone at a player-accessible price.

Its maple shell features a highly-figured, fully sustainable Exotic woodgrain veneer and satin lacquer finish, for uncompromised looks and performance.

With all the elements for refined craftsmanship and professional-grade performance, Decade Maple Artisan shell packs are exceptional for a wide range of drumming styles and performance levels. Designed for versatility, it serves as a primary kit for evolving drummers or a reliable, secondary "gigging" kit for seasoned professionals.

Serious Gear for Serious Drummers.

With 5.4mm Maple shells on the outer Artisan wood layer, Decade Maple Artisan delivers an exotic aesthetic and superior sound quality. Its stunning satin lacquer finish over exotic figured wood veneer gives a premium look to its Maple shell. Pearl’s original 45-degree bearing edge enhances the balance of attack, warmth, and sustain, while durable hardware such as Triple Flanged Hoops, NDL Lugs, and the Opti-Loc Suspension System provides stability and precision. Performance-priced to elevate your playing platform, the Decade Maple Series stands as the ultimate blend of affordability and high performance in drumming.

EvenPly-Six Maple Shell

Reacts quickly to the stroke with resonant highs and thundering lows.

45° Bearing Edge

For superbly articulate sensitivity and smooth sustain.

Luxurious Artisan Finish

Luxurious exotic finish options provide a look that perfectly complements Decade's sound.

Shells

Making The Maple Sound Of Your Dreams A Reality

Maple: its sound is unmistakable. Its sonic reputation makes is irreplaceable.

Decade Maple Artisan is the Maple lacquered drum series in this price range backed by Pearl's unbeatable quality promise. Its thin, EvenPly-Six shell makes it a perfect primary kit for evolving drummers or an excellent gigging kit for the seasoned pro.

The SST Difference: The Ultimate in Strength, Resonance, and Tone.

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 ensure supreme head-seating and tuning.

Hardware

Hardware That Elevates Your Drumming Game.

Decade’s low mass/low contact shell hardware assures optimum shell performance and solid durability.

Strong Appointments

Including Uni-Lock tom arms, Die-Cast claws, and R-40 Floor Tom feet.

NDL Mini Lugs

Small, efficient, and reliable tuning for drums of all sizes.

OPTI-LOC Mounting System

Solid, flexible three-point tom suspension for prime shell resonance.

Decade Maple Shell Hardware Part Numbers

Decade Maple Artisan Series drums feature a selection of high function hardware appointments that far out perform others in its range.

NDL Mini Lug

Small, efficient, and strong, the NDL lug is designed to hold tuning across all points without taking up too much room on the shell.

Opti-Loc Suspension Mounts

A three-point isolation mount suspends the drum at two tuning points and one of the drum’s air vents for solid, stable play.

Flexible Die-Cast Elements

The BB-300/C double tom bracket and included Uni-Lock tom arms offer efficient independent tom placement directly from the bass drum.

Maple Shell

Strong tonal throw for high-volume drumming.

Sensitive and Powerful

20-Strand Snare Wires bring the sizzle.

SR-700/C Strainer

Quick, effortless, and rugged snare action on the fly!

Snares

A Maple Hit-Maker

When it's time for the world to hear your drumming voice, Decade snare drums put all the drive and finesse of pure Maple tone in your corner. They are the perfect option for the pro player in the making.

Decade Series snare drums elevate your evolving playing field with a 6-ply, lacquered Maple shell and Pearl's legacy of dependability.

Built to push the boundaries of performance and price, this 14"x5.5" Decade snare drum is the perfect add-on to any drum set.

Finish

An Elegant Look And Feel That Inspires Greatness

Decade Maple Artisan features a Figured Wood Veneer and a Stunning Satin Lacquer Finish.

Figured Wood Veneer

Unlike printed or covered finishes, Decade Maple Artisan uses genuine wood veneer

Black Satin Marble

Black Satin Marble features a satin lacquer finish with a stunning exotic shape.