Bridging the Gap Between Studio and Stage.

Classic Maple Drum Tone.

Since their introduction in 1993, Masters Series drums have been a professional standard for premium tone. Originating with the 4-ply MMX Shell Recipe, Pearl’s combination of hand-curated North American Maple veneers with precision hardware appointments has found a performance home with countless drummers from the recording studio to the concert stage.

A professional offering for premium tone from Studio to Stage.

Masters Maple Pure (MP4) Series

Pearl fuses new appointments, refreshed finish and hardware choices, and the ground-breaking resonance of the R2 Air Tom Suspension System with the original Masters MMX shell. Professional Pearl standards like Mastercast Die-Cast Hoops, CL Bridge Lugs, and revamped bass drum spurs and floor tom brackets assure optimum performance.

• SHELL – 4-ply (5mm) 100% Maple w/ 4-ply Maple Re-Rings
• SNARE – Matching 13×6.5, 14×5, 14×6.5, or 14×8 (Sold Separately)
• BEARING EDGE – Standard 45°
• FINISH – Premium / Custom Finishes (available at charge)
• HEADS – Remo Coated Ambassador Tom – Coated Powerstroke3 Bass
• TOM MOUNTS – R2 Air Tom Mount Suspension System
• DRUM HARDWARE – Chrome (Black Nickel, Nickel, and Black Chrome hardware available at premium charge)
• SPURS – SSP-330
• FLOOR TOM BRACKETS – LB-75
• HOOPS – MasterCast Hoop
• LUGS – CL Bridge Lug | CL-100 (Toms) | CL-250 (Bass Drum)
• BASS DRUM MUFFLER – BDM-F (Full Size)

SHELLS
TAKING YOU BACK TO PUSH YOUR SOUND FORWARD.

Its historic MMX-Recipe North American Maple shell features hand-curated 4-ply veneers from our Masterworks Vault for smooth resonance, improved projection, and better tone.

The 4+4 Masters Shell
4-ply (5mm) Maple shell with 4-ply Maple Re-Rings

Warm, Focused Maple Tone.
Sings with Maple warmth and focused punch.

45° Bearing Edge
Precise, low contact edge adds resonance and tonal focus.

SST Hummer
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.

WHAT’S INSIDE: Discover the Elements of Superior Drum Tone.

HARDWARE – THE CLASSICS NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE

Masters Maple Pure 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.

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 prepares an unprecedented number of configurable shell pack components to give you the features you demand, on demand.

Premium Tier Finishes.

Include Transparent, Solid, Gloss and Satin Lacquer Finishes.