Pearl Masterworks - The Flagship Luxury Drum Line
Pearl Masterworks Drums are the pinnacle of Pearl R&D. While many drum makers offer custom drums, Masterworks drum sets are a timeless heirloom crafted to elevate the custom drum concept to a whole new level. We decided to take the plunge on an exceptionally elegant 4 piece rock kit with Nickel hardware in our latest video review.
Massive Sound with Pristine Elegance
This magnificent Masterworks kit is a bit of a contradiction. The specs say brash rock and roll, but the attention to detail is that of fine furniture. The kick drum is 24x14 and delivers an immediate low end punch that hits you in the chest. The mount-less 13x9 rack tom features single point STL lugs that allow for smooth resonance. Rounding out the set are two boomy floor toms - a 16x16 and a massive 18x16. The 18 inch floor tom is one of the most impressive sounding drums we have ever experienced. Period.
Endless Exotic Shell Construction Options
What makes the Pearl Masterworks line of custom drums so custom is the shell configuration options. Choose from Maple, Birch, African Mahogany, Gumwood, or even create your own Composite Shells. Shell thickness options include THIN (4-ply, 5mm w/ 4-ply Reinforcement Rings), MEDIUM (6-ply, 7.5mm), and THICK (8-ply, 10mm and 10-ply, 12.5mm). Pearl offers seven Artisan Exotic veneers: Cameroon Tamo, Black Limba, Flame Maple African, Zebrawood, Bubinga, Eucalyptus, and Carbonply. They don't stop there. They also offer a choice of interiors - Artisan Veneers, Fiberglass, and CarbonPly. Our Masterworks review kit is comprised of 2 plys of highly figured Tamo Ash inside and out over inner core plies of Mahogany. This results in a truly unique sound that blends warm, round tone with immediate stick attack. The thin shells with Mastercast hoops give this kit a sound that is similar to a Gretsch USA kit with slightly more attack.
We Are an Authorized Pearl Masterworks Concierge Dealer
At DCP, we are an Authorized Pearl Masterworks Concierge Dealer, that's a fancy way of saying that we can give you your best deal on the custom Masterworks drum set of your dreams. Whether you're looking for one of their Sonic-Select Shell Recipes, or something from your own design, Drum Center of Portsmouth is your home for Pearl Masterworks drum sets!