Pearl Decade Maple Studio S. Brown

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Pearl Decade Maple Studio S. Brown

Pearl

Decade Maple Studio S. Brown

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Product Info

Article Number: 381676
Brand: Pearl
Model: Decade Maple Studio S. Brown
Price: $1,714.90

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The Decade Maple Studio set delivers a beautifully balanced, responsive sound ideal for studio recording and gigs. The maple construction provides a warm, controlled tone that’s great for a wide range of genres. This is a fantastic choice for intermediate to advanced players seeking a professional-grade kit without the ultra-premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Pearl Decade Maple Studio S. Brown
  • Drum Set
  • Decade Maple Series
  • Studio Model
  • DMP905/C-260
  • 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
  • Remo Ambassador UT and Remo Powerstroke 3 (kick drum) heads
  • Kick drum front head with sound hole
  • Highly responsive set with great tonal and dynamic range
  • Colour: Satin Brown Burst (-260)
  • Kick drum muffling cushion included
  • *Shell configuration consisting of: *
  • 20" x 16" Kick drum (with kick drum rosette)
  • 10" x 07" Tom tom
  • 12" x 08" Tom tom
  • 14" x 14" Floor tom
  • 14" x 5.5" Snare drum
  • 2x TH-900 Tom holder

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

PROS
  • • Thin 6-ply maple shells offer a warm, focused tone.
  • • OptiLoc mounting system allows for precise tom positioning.
  • • Triple-flanged hoops enhance resonance and sustain.
  • • Included Powerstroke 3 head provides excellent kick drum response.
CONS
  • • Hardware pack is functional, but not premium-grade.
  • • Satin Brown Burst finish might not appeal to all tastes.
  • • Maple construction, while versatile, lacks the aggressive projection of birch.

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Key Features

Shell Material 6-ply maple
Pieces 7
Bass Drum Size 20 in x 16 in
Snare 14 in x 5.5 in
Tom Sizes 10 in x 7 in, 12 in x 8 in, 14 in x 14 in
Hardware Included 2 cymbal stands, hi-hat pedal, snare stand, drum throne
Finish Satin Brown Burst

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maple provides a warmer, more rounded tone than birch, which tends to be brighter and more aggressive. The Decade Maple is better suited for nuanced dynamics and a controlled sound.
The hardware is perfectly functional for regular use, but serious gigging drummers might eventually want to upgrade to higher-end stands and pedals for greater stability and adjustability.
The Ambassador heads are a good starting point, but the Powerstroke 3 kick drum head is a significant upgrade. Many players will still want to experiment with different heads to fine-tune the sound to their preferences.

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