Pearl Decade Maple 6pc Racing Red

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Pearl Decade Maple 6pc Racing Red

Pearl

Decade Maple 6pc Racing Red

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 591220
Brand: Pearl
Model: Decade Maple 6pc Racing Red
Price: $1,923.90

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The Decade Maple kit is a fantastic entry into the higher-end drum world. The maple shells offer a really balanced, musical tone that's versatile enough for rock, pop, and even jazz. This kit is perfect for serious hobbyists and gigging musicians looking for pro-level quality without the premium price tag of Pearl's flagship lines.

Product Description

  • Pearl Decade Maple 6pc Racing Red
  • Drum Set
  • Decade Maple Series
  • DMP926S/C899
  • Matte lacquer finish shells
  • Chrome shell hardware
  • Shells made of thin 6-ply maple with 5.4 mm wall thickness
  • 1.6 mm triple-flanged hoops
  • OptiLoc tom mounting system
  • White kick drum hoops
  • Remo Ambassador UT und Remo Powerstroke 3 (Kick Drum) batter heads
  • Kick drum front head with hole
  • Fast-responding set with large tonal and dynamic range
  • Colour: Racing Red (-899)
  • Includes 2x TH-900 tom holders and kick drum muffling cushion
  • *Shell configuration consisting of: *
  • 22" x 18" Kick drum with kick drum rosette
  • 10" x 07" Tom tom
  • 12" x 08" Tom tom
  • 14" x 14" Floor tom
  • 16" x 16" Floor tom
  • 14" x 5.5" Snare drum

*Includes HWP-834 hardware pack:*, 2x BC-830 boom cymbal stand, 1x H-830 Hi-Hat stand, 1x S-830 Snare stand, 1 x P-930 Single foot pedal

*Note:* Cymbals and other hardware not included

PROS
  • • Maple shells deliver warm, resonant tone with excellent projection and sustain.
  • • OptiLoc mounting system allows for precise tom placement and minimizes dampening.
  • • Triple-flanged hoops enhance attack and overall drumhead response.
  • • Racing Red matte finish provides a striking, professional aesthetic and hides stick marks well.
CONS
  • • Hardware pack is functional but basic; serious players will likely upgrade cymbals/stands.
  • • 6-ply maple construction, while excellent, might lack the ultimate depth of thicker shells.
  • • The Racing Red finish, while attractive, can be a fingerprint magnet requiring frequent cleaning.

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Key Features

Shell Material 6-ply Maple (5.4mm)
Pieces 6 (Kick, 2 Toms, 2 Floor Toms, Snare)
Bass Drum Size 22" x 18"
Snare 14" x 5.5"
Tom Sizes 10" x 7", 12" x 8", 16" x 16"
Hardware Included HWP-834 (Boom Stands, Hi-Hat Stand, Snare Stand)
Finish Matte Lacquer Racing Red

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a strong contender, offering a slightly more focused tone than some others; it's not as 'open' as some, but the projection is excellent.
The included Remo heads are decent for practice and basic gigs, but upgrading to higher-end heads will significantly improve the recorded sound.
Matte finishes are inherently more susceptible to showing imperfections, so careful handling is advised, but Pearl’s lacquer is durable.

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