Pearl Midtown Matte Red

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Pearl Midtown Matte Red

Pearl

Midtown Matte Red

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 577436
Brand: Pearl
Model: Midtown Matte Red
Price: $680.90

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The Pearl Midtown Matte Red is a solid, dependable kit perfect for beginners or players on a budget. The poplar shells deliver a warm, round sound that’s great for rock, pop, and even some lighter jazz styles. It’s a well-rounded package that provides a great foundation to build upon as your drumming skills develop.

Product Description

  • Pearl Midtown Matte Red
  • Drumset
  • Shells made of 6-ply
  • 7.5 mm thick poplar wood
  • Drum shells with wrap finish
  • Chrome shell hardware
  • MT564/C-D747
  • Colour: Matte Red
  • Includes tom arm
  • kick drum cymbal boom arm and kick drum riser

*Shell set consisting of:*, 16" x 14" Kick drum, 10" x 07" Tom tom, 13" x 12" Floor tom, 13" x 5.5" Snare drum

*Included HWP-50S Hardwareset:*, 1 Hi-Hat stand, 1 Snare stand, 1 Kick drum pedal, 1 Boom cymbal stand

PROS
  • • 6-ply poplar shells offer a warm, resonant tone ideal for many genres
  • • Matte red wrap finish looks sharp and offers reasonable durability
  • • Solid chrome hardware provides reliable performance and a classic aesthetic
  • • Good starter kit with essential hardware included, offering excellent value
CONS
  • • Poplar construction lacks the projection of birch or maple shells
  • • Included hardware is functional but basic; an upgrade is likely desired
  • • Snare drum is decent but won't satisfy seasoned snare players

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Key Features

Shell Material 6-ply poplar
Pieces 5
Bass Drum Size 16" x 14"
Snare 13" x 5.5"
Tom Sizes 10" x 7", 13" x 12", 13" x 12"
Hardware Included Hi-Hat stand, snare stand, kick drum pedal, boom cymbal stand, tom arm, kick drum cymbal boom arm, kick drum riser
Finish Matte Red Wrap

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Frequently Asked Questions

Poplar generally has a warmer, more mellow tone than maple, lacking some of maple's bright, snappy attack. It's a trade-off, but poplar provides a full, pleasing sound for a wider range of players.
The hardware is perfectly fine for practice and occasional gigs, but more demanding players will likely want to upgrade to higher-quality stands and a pedal for greater stability and feel.
The wrap finish is more resistant to chipping than a standard lacquer finish, but it's still susceptible to scratches. Careful handling and a good cleaning routine will help maintain its appearance.

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