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The Ultimate Stadium Rock Kit, 30 Years in the Making





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For arena rock, nothing tops the classic maple drum kit. The sharp crack. The warm, singing sustain. The dry, musical decay. That's why the handbuilt Pearl Masterworks Stadium Sonic Select shell pack is masterfully built and finished from only the choicest plies of 100% maple. If you've been looking for a kit that makes a big splash onstage and has the power to rise above a full band, this is it. This Stadium Sonic-Select includes dual kick drums and six toms, so whatever style of music you find yourself grooving to ? bop to metal ? you'll have all the pieces you need. Pearl Masterworks Stadium shells come crowned with 2.3mm Superhoop II hoops for a wide-open response and Pearl's BRL swivel lugs, which promise the ultimate in head seating and tuning integrity.





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Sonic Select Shell Recipes are a custom fit





With five distinct recipes to choose from, Pearl's Masterworks Sonic Select series has something for every drummer. Each shell pack is 100% tailored ? fit, finish, and tone ? for the task at hand. Studio cats to stadium rockers will all find the kit of their dreams in the Masterworks Sonic Select series.





Cymbals and hardware not included.


CZX maple shells





Pearl describes its Stadium Sonic Select shells as a modern interpretation of its CZX maple kits of the late 1980s and early '90s. Each 8-ply tom and snare, along with the 10-ply kick and floor tom, promises the ultimate balance of projection and tone. Outer 60° bearing edges enhance brightness and power while reducing unwanted overtones ? perfect for close-miking applications onstage or in the studio.





Superhoop IIs and BRL swivel lugs





Pearl's signature 2.3mm steel flanged hoops, Superhoop IIs, maximize each shell's natural sustain for a wide-open tone. Hoops are engraved for an exquisite look. BRL swivel lugs ensure heads seat properly and offer no-compromise tuning for the best tone around. These hardware advancements are just a few of the reasons why Sweetwater is proud to recommend the Masterworks Stadium Sonic Select shell pack to our most demanding drum clients.





Pearl Masterworks Stadium Sonic Select Shell Recipes 9-piece Shell Pack Features:


A completely custom, totally handbuiltstadiumdrum kit


The fruits of 30 years of shell advancements and artist input


Guaranteed to make a big splash onstage


Focused, full-bodied attack


Thunderous low end


Projection to rise above a full band onstage


CZX maple shells offer the ultimate balance of projection and tone


Outer 60° bearing edges enhance brightness and power


Superhoop II 2.3mm steel flanged hoops promise a timeless, open tone


BRL swivel lugs offer no-compromise tuning and head seating


Shell sizes (depth x diameter): 8" x 10", 9" x 12", and 10" x 13" toms; 14" x 14", 16" x 16", and 16" x 18" floor toms; dual 18" x 22" bass drums; 6.5" x 14" snare