Pearl Masters Maple 3-pc Shell Pack w/ 20" Kick - Red Oyster Swirl

CALL FOR SPECIAL PRICING! 3-pc Shell Pack w/ 12" Rack Tom, 14" Floor Tom and 20" Kick

Tom Arms Sold Separately***

Drum Set Masters Maple

Sonically-Centered, Articulate, And Powerful Maple Tone for The Modern Concert Stage.

In celebration of three decades of Masters quality and excellence, Pearl fuses new appointments, refreshed finish, and hardware choices, and the ground-breaking resonance of the R2 Air Tom Suspension System with the history-making Masters MCX shell formula.

Sonically Centered, Articulate, and Powerful. For Loud, Fast, Furious Drumming Prowess.

Since their introduction in 1993, Pearl's Masters Series drums have been a preferred standard for professionals who insist on quality. Progressing from the 4-ply MMX Recipe to the heavier 6-ply MCX shell, Pearl's combination of North American Maple and precision hardware appointments has found a performance home with countless drummers from the recording studio to the concert stage.

Three Decades of Quality and Excellence.

Now, Pearl reimagines the MCX shell recipe with Masters Maple. Featuring hand-curated premium shell plies from Pearl's Masterworks Veneer Vault and formed with our Superior Shell Technology process, the Masters 6-ply All Maple shell cuts a sonic path through high-volume stage sound and makes every note striking and clear.

The very best in performance centered instruments

With a sound in the mix's tonal center, Masters Maple is Pearl's original 6-ply shell recipe. This timeless combination of a slightly thicker 6-ply North American Maple shell and a sharper 45-degree bearing edge produces enough precise projection to shake the rafters yet is responsive to even the slightest stroke. Professional Pearl standards like Master cast Die-Cast Hoops, CL Bridge Lugs, and revamped bass drum spurs and floor tom brackets assure optimum performance in any environment, while the ground-breaking R2 Air Tom Suspension system's four-point mounting platform delivers optimum tone and resonance at any angle. Available now in a dizzying array of Premium and Custom finish choices to represent your vision.

The 6-ply Masters Shell.

Fit for new levels of sonic purity in the most discerning playing environments.

Warm, Focused Maple Tone.

Smoother resonance, enhanced projection, and better tone.

45° Bearing Edge

Precise, low contact edge adds tonal focus and versatile sonic throw.

Shell Attack and Projection with Smooth, Full-Bodied Resonant Attack.

With an equalized high/mid/low tonality, Masters Maple drums feature North American Maple plies from our Masterworks Veneer Vault. Delivering a sophisticated balance of tone and power, its 6-ply Maple Shell Recipe yields rich, sustained lows, powerful midrange, and centered, resonant shimmer that's primed for cutting, vibrant live performance. 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 assure supreme head-seating and tuning.

Inspiring Precision Craftsmanship.

Pearl's exclusive hand lacquering process enhances Maple's natural sonic and visual beauty with painstaking detail.

6-ply Maple Shell

Increased projection, improved sustain, and better sonic output than ever before.

Standard 45 Degree Bearing Edge

Pearl’s original edge provides the perfect blend of attack, warmth, and sustain through minimal head contact.

R2 Air Tom Suspension system

Totally-Balanced, Tonally-United Floating Tom Suspension.

GyroLock L-Rod Tom Holder

A Smart, Fail-Safe Tom Mounting Solution.

New Hardware R2 Air Tom Suspension System & Gyrolock-L Tom Holder

A giant leap in drum resonance physics, the R2 Air Tom Suspension System improves overall tone by delivering true, uncolored sound from each rack tom, creating a transitional bridge to floor toms. Combined with Pearl's first L-Arm, the GyroLock-L, R2 Air creates the world's most adjustable and tonally pure drum mounting platform.

Totally Balanced Floating Tom Mount.

Pearl's R2 Air Tom Suspension System uses an exclusive Dual Arc design to relegate mounting weight to the actual center of the tom.  Its exclusive floating isolation platform is split across two corresponding points at the top and bottom of the drum, for total sonic balance and consistent tone at any mounting angle.

Choice of Mounting Brackets.

R2 Air is available in a choice of Pearl's traditional 7/8"" tube arm (for horizontal mounting placement,) or our new GyroLock-L 12.7mm arm (for vertical mounting placement.)

Damper Disks Included.

Included with the R2 Air are Pearl's totally unique Damper Disks, which allow you to customize the amount of sustain to a shorter note instead of using gel mufflers or tape. Use one Damper Disk for mild sustain reduction, and add more to any of the four pivot points reduce it further. Each Damper Disk can be placed between the bottom Radial Mount Plate and lugs to have a greater effect on the amount of sustain reduction.

Reso Disk Floating Contact Points.

Each corresponding point features lightly cushioned rubber Reso Disks, that not only separate mounting hardware from the shell, but enhance the prime sound of each drum to unite the total drum kit into a seamless, singular instrument.

The GyroLock-L Tom Arm (Sold Separately)

The World's Most Adjustable L-Arm.

The first L-Rod holder with Pearl's original omni-directional gearless positioning system, GyroLock-L delivers infinite angle positioning at four unique points of adjustment for toms and other drums.

Any Angle with a Single Key.

Lock in any angle with a single turn of one drum key bolt. for solid positioning and rock solid stability in extreme play.

Totally Secure Position Settings.

GyroLock-L's universally accepted 12.7mm L-arm offers solid performance without the long-term deterioration that besets standard nylon ball-in-socket holder systems. Memory locks in three separate places save settings for quick set-up and tear-down.

Compass Dial Setting Marks.

GyroLock-L's included Compass Dial marks give you visual reference points for setting repeatability.

Hardware Strong. Simple. Stylish.

Masters Maple Shell Hardware offers increased resonance, improved bottom end, and a more nuanced, near field playing experience. Professional Pearl standards like Mastercast Die-Cast Hoops, CL Bridge Lugs, and revamped bass drum spurs and floor tom brackets assure optimum performance; while the ground-breaking R2 Air Tom Suspension system's four-point mounting platform delivers optimum tone and resonance at any angle.

The unified hardware selection.

The R2 Air Tom Suspension System delivers the true sound of each mounted drum through an exclusive four-point floating isolation method. Pearl further offers a choice of the R2 Air with a 12.7mm L-Arm bracket or 7/8"" Tube receiving bracket. The sleek low-contact look of our CL Bridge Lug features brass inserts for each Stainless steel tension rod, delivering better tuning stability from each drum. Finally, MasterCast Die-Cast hoops are included to deliver a radical combination sustain and attack.

R2 Air Tom Mount Suspension System

The ground-breaking R2 Air Tom Suspension system's four-point mounting platform delivers optimum tone and resonance at any angle.

Master Cast Die-Cast Hoop

Engineered to enhance the overall weight and volume of each shell, add top end attack, and stay true under constant play.

CL Bridge Lug

Made for tuning security and minimal shell contact, the CL Bridge Lug features a floating brass swivel nut for a more secure thread hold and better shell tone, as well as nylon shell isolators.

LB75 Bracket and Air Suspension Floor Tom Legs

Each leg delivers full height adjustment with the LB75 floor tom bracket, marrying with our built in memory lock to keeps floor tom positioning perfectly set. Our patented Air Suspension Rubber Tip allows your floor tom to rest on a cushion of air. These large rubber feet prevent premature sound decay from floor contact. Floor toms never had it so good.

D054 Insulated Bass Drum Claws

Our bass drum claws incorporate rubber hoop isolators for scratch prevention on lacquered hoops and provide evenly distributed clamping force for consistent tuning. The key bolts are recessed for snag-free fit in carrying cases and to eliminate accidental detuning.

SP330 Bass Drum Spur

Our telescoping spurs feature a spring loaded retractable rubber tip for maximum traction control. Its recessed spike allows for maximum “bite” on carpeted surfaces.

Premium Tier Finishes

Include Transparent, Solid, Gloss and Satin Lacquer Finishes.

Custom Tier Finishes

Include Custom Shop Sparkle, Metallic, Swirl, and Stripe Lacquer Finishes.

Finishes That Inspire, Define, And Elevate Your Drumming Presence.

All Masters drums are available in two levels of finish choice to best suit your visual preference. Configurable in a host of historic Pearl finishes in Premium and Custom Finish Tiers, Pearl stocks an unprecedented number of configurable shell pack components to give you the features you demand, on demand.

A Choice for Luxuriant Feel and Eye-Catching Stage Presentation.

Premium Tier Finishes

A host of universally flexible Solid, Transparent Gloss and Satin Lacquer finishes, each using our trademark 52-step lacquering process.

Custom Tier Finishes

Visually striking Stripes, Sparkles, Pearloids and other finishes that continue Pearl's legacy of excellence, and tell your rhythmic story with stunning brilliance.

Snare Sonically Centered, Articulate, And Powerful.

A smooth balance between pronounced cut and refined tonal punch, the Masters Maple snare delivers with an equalized high/mid/low tonality, Masters Maple is primed for cutting, vibrant live performance.

North American 6-ply Maple Shell

Smoother resonance, improved projection.

CL Bridge Lugs

Classic, low contact lug for minimal shell restriction.

Master Cast Hoops

For maximum strength, attack, and overtone control.

Projecting with power, focus, and wall-shaking bombast, Masters Maple Snare Drums fuse a 6-ply North American Maple shell and a solid hardware combination of CL bridge lugs and MasterCast Hoops. This classic, minimalist combination creates an open resonance chamber with tight top end for crispy snare rattle and smooth midrange projection. Masters Maple snare drums can be made in any one of our stock or special order Premium or Custom Lacquer options, or configured with any of our hardware plating options for an additional charge.