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A New Type of Kit for Pop, R&B, and Gospel





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Today's gospel and hip-hop drummers need the crisp, marching-like articulation that only the Pearl Masterworks Urban Sonic Select shell pack can deliver. This totally new type of drum kit from Pearl is optimized for the club to the modern sanctuary, with a powerful full-range response and plenty of tonal options. Diversify your backbeats with two unique snares ? one tight and steely, the other deep and satisfying. Round out grooves and fills with your choice of five toms. Even get "bass drops" from the 20" suspended gong drum. The Masterworks Urban Sonic Select is expertly handcrafted from sandwiched gum/birch/gum shells with maple reinforcement rings for thunderous warmth yet clean note separation. Shells come crowned with 2.3mm Superhoop II hoops and projection-enhancing, midweight swivel tube lugs for timeless modern looks and rich, singing sustain.





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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.





6-ply birch/gum/birch shells





The sandwiched gumwood shells found throughout the Masterworks Urban Sonic Select are new territory for Pearl. These tonally optimized drums sing with authority. 4-ply maple re-rings dry out unwanted overtones and enhance projection for a satisfying balance of power and musicality. So whether it's popping at the club or you're worshiping up on the platform, the Masterworks Urban makes for a transformative drumming experience.





Superhoop IIs and midweight swivel tube lugs





Pearl's signature 2.3mm steel flanged hoops, Superhoop IIs, maximize each shell's natural sustain for a wide-open tone. Retro-inspired swivel tube lugs impart a timeless, boutique look while enhancing projection and reducing overring. These hardware advancements are just a few of the reasons why Sweetwater is proud to recommend the Masterworks Urban Sonic Select shell pack to our most demanding drummers.





Cymbals and hardware not included.


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


Handbuilt shell pack for clubs to modern sanctuaries


Crisp, quick articulation excels for hip-hop, R&B, funk, and gospel drumming


Five toms, two snares, and a gong drum provide a wide range of tonal options


Rich, powerful low end


Clean note separation


Projection to rise above a large ensemble


6-ply birch-gum-birch shells (8-ply snare) balance power and sensitivity


4-ply maple reinforcement rings strengthen shells and dry out unwanted overtones


Bearings edges optimized for toms (rounded 45°), kick (fully-round-edge 45°), and snares (standard 45°)


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


Retro swivel tube lugs enhance projection and reduce overring


Shell sizes (depth x diameter): 7" x 8", 7" x 10", and 8" x 12" toms; 16" x 16" and 16" x 18" floor toms; 16" x 20" gong drum; 18" x 22" bass drum; 5" x 14" and 8" x 14" snare drums