Pearl Reference Pure 4 Piece Drum Kit 22" Shell Set - Matte Walnut

22 x 18 Bass Drum

10 x 8 Tom

12 x 9 Tom

16 x 16 Floor Tom

 

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REFERENCE PURE
UNRESTRICTED TONAL RESPONSE
Reference Pure's shell focused sound takes the Reference Recipe to a unique tonal spectrum for an uninhibited and inspiring playing experience.

SHELLS
INDIVIDUALLY ENGINEERED TO MAKE YOU SOUND (AND PLAY) BETTER.
Derived from the shell blends of the sonically optimized Reference Recipe, each Reference Pure drum shell is comprised of reduced thickness premium wood layers. The resulting EvenPly shells beautifully capture every nuance of your unrestrained drumming voice.

A Lighter, Thinner Shell
30% thinner plies create a shell with enhanced sustain and resonance.

It Starts with Superior Shell Technology.
Using the worlds first high temperature hydraulic curing system, Pearl’s SST method was developed to craft a multi-ply, bonded drum shell with single-ply resonance and strength. This proprietary technique begins with hand-selected premium hardwoods chosen for their unique acoustic attributes. Each layer is milled to precise thickness and bonded into 2-ply panels. Our trademark overlapping scarf joint seams are added to ensure a perfect air-tight fit. The wood plies are saturated with Pearl’s exclusive “AcoustiGlue”, which permeates every pore and dries to the exact consistency of the wood for optimum resonance.

Finally, the plies are formed in high-temperature molds with 1000 PSI of hydraulic pressure; producing the ultimate air chamber for optimal resonance, extreme strength, and superior tone. All shells are tested for flatness and roundess before drilling and assembly to assure supreme head-seating and tuning.



FITTINGS
LIGHT IN WEIGHT, HEAVY ON FEATURES.
Combining the ultra thin EvenPly shell with more efficient hardware reduces overall drum weight by 30%, increasing resonance, improving bottom end, and accentuating Reference Pure's nuanced, close range playing experience.

OptiMount Tom Suspension
Solid four-point tom mounting system maintains resonance and tone.

FatTone 1.6mm Hoops
Its strong low mass design reacts like a classic "stick chopper" hoop.

Swivel Tube Lugs
For increased resonance, minimal shell contact, and self aligned fine tuning.

 

 

 

The Reference Recipe draws from each wood's acoustic strengths. 
By blending panels from three time-proven hardwoods, each drum can perform to its intended task at optimal capacity. 

8” and 10” Toms
Shell: Even Ply Six(6-ply,5.4mm) Maple (4) Birch (2)
Edge: Rounded 45°
Sound: Extra cut/projection, higher pitch

12” Toms
Shell: Even Ply Six(6-ply,5.4mm) Maple 
Edge: Rounded 45°
Sound: Warm, punchy mid-note

13” Toms
Shell: Even Ply Six(6-ply,5.4mm) Maple (4) Mahogany (2)
Edge: Rounded 45°
Sound: Punchy, Mid/Low Tone

14 and 15” Toms
Shell: Even Ply Six(6-ply,5.4mm) Maple (4) Mahogany (2)
Edge: Fully-Rounded
Sound: Sustained low-range warmth

16” Toms
Shell: Even Ply Six(6-ply,5.4mm) Maple (2) Mahogany (4)
Edge: Fully-Rounded
Sound: Warm, sustained bottom-end 

14” Floor Toms
Shell: Even Ply Eight(8-ply,7.2mm) Maple (4) Mahogany (4)
Edge: Fully-Rounded
Sound: Controlled low-end warmth

16” and 18” Floor Toms
Shell: Even Ply Eight(8-ply,7.2mm) Maple (2) Mahogany (6)
Edge: Fully-Rounded
Sound: Controlled bottom-range power

18” and 20” Bass Drums
Shell: Even Ply Six(6-ply,5.4mm) Maple (2) Mahogany (4)
Edge: Fully-Rounded
Sound: Quick, Punchy, Powerful Low-End

22” and 24” Bass Drums
Shell: Even Ply Eight(8-ply,7.2mm) Maple (2) Mahogany (6)
Edge: Fully-Rounded
Sound: Powerfully Articulate, Booming Bass