Pearl Reference Tom Drum

Price: $498.00 - $744.00

Item #: 446696 374 391

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Pearl Reference Tom Drum

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Pearl Reference Tom Drum

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Condition 1 - Mint Condition

This instrument or product has been carefully played/used and returned to us in virtually new condition, however its packaging may not meet the standards set by the factory. Also, it no longer carries the manufacturer's warranty. If you're looking for a virtually new instrument in possibly less-than-perfect packaging, this is a great value. We feel so strongly you'll like what you see, we're including our 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee to this used product making it a no-risk purchase.

Condition 2 - Gently Used

Very Good: This instrument or product has been carefully played/used and shows few, minor signs of use. In most respects it looks and performs like new and may be considered equivalent to display units found in retail stores. Its packaging may not meet the standards set by the factory and it no longer carries the manufacturer's warranty. Condition 2 products are a terrific value and you can buy with confidence knowing our 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee applies to this used product.

Condition 3 - Good Condition

This instrument or product is in good working condition but has one or more cosmetic flaws beyond those of a Condition 2 product. These flaws are typical of an instrument or product that's seen normal wear and tear, including incidental scratches, chips, dings, dents or other imperfections. It performs just as well as a Condition 1 or Condition 2 instrument/product. Its packaging may not meet the standards set by the factory and it no longer carries the manufacturer's warranty. Condition 3 is a great choice if you're looking for performance and value and not as concerned with cosmetics. You can buy with confidence knowing our 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee applies to this used product.

Condition 4 - Fair � Needs Repair

This instrument or product is not in working condition and needs repair, but can be brought back to full functionality with replacement of parts or some skilled repair work. If you are a do-it-yourselfer or know a skilled repair person this is a terrific value. Condition 4 products are sold AS-IS: they do not come with a manufacturer's warranty and are not returnable.

Condition 5 - Poor � Parts Only

This instrument or product has been damaged beyond what we judge is reasonably repairable. It's best used for spare parts or to practice repairs on, and at this price Condition 5 products are sold AS-IS: they do not come with a manufacturer's warranty and are not returnable.

Product Overview

10" x 8" tom
2 inner plies birch
4 outer plies maple
Rounded 45° bearing edge

12" x 9" tom
6 plies maple
Rounded 45° bearing edge

13" x 10" tom
2 inner plies mahogany
4 outer plies maple
Rounded 45° bearing edge

14" x 11" tom
2 inner plies mahogany
4 outer plies maple
Rounded 45° bearing edge

16" x 13" tom
4 inner plies mahogany
2 outer plies maple
Rounded 45° bearing edge

Product Details

Pearl Reference Tom Drum

What if each drum in your drum set was engineered as an instrument unto itself? Each tom is designed to respond perfectly within the confines of its respective frequency without compromise over any other area of your kit. This is the mission behind these tom drums and all other drums in Pearl's Reference Series. A complete set of individually engineered, incredible sounding drums.

In 1999, Pearl began its most ambitious undertaking, The Masterworks Series, the world's first truly custom drums. Designed for the player by the player. Every aspect of the manufacturing process was custom made, from the number of wood plies, the wood selection, to the final finish. Over the last five years, through arduous listening tests, Masterworks has taught Pearl drum makers a great deal about drums and what makes the perfect shell. So forget what you think you know about drums and take a close look at Reference Series, the most acoustically advanced drums in the world. To fully understand the Reference Series you must understand that the desired tonal characteristics of a 10" tom are completely different than that of a 22" bass drum. Thus to use the same material in both drums would result in a compromise.

Reference Series drums use a combination of task-specific bearing edges and three time-proven woods: birch, maple, and African mahogany. Using maple as a sole material has long been the traditional choice for shells and for good reason. Maple provides smooth, well-balanced tone that is perfect for a 12" tom. Subsequently, all Reference Series 12" toms are composed of six plies of maple; this is the only single wood shell in the series. Pearl's 10" and 8" toms receive four plies of maple with two inner plies of birch for cut and attack. And for maximum response, all 13" diameter and smaller toms have a rounded 45° bearing edge, a more focused area for head-to-shell contact to boost mid- to higher-range frequencies.

Beginning with Pearl's 13" tom and larger, mahogany is added to the inner plies to increase the lower frequencies and accentuate the warmth of the maple. The 14" diameter toms and larger begin using Pearl's fully-rounded bearing edge for even more shell contact for a boost in mid to low range frequencies.

With Reference Series, it's not about compromise, it's about every drum in your kit performing at its optimal capacity.

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