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Quick, Articulate Drums for the Modern Player





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Are you looking for sample-like dryness from your drums? Do you want to capture some of the '70s goodness of your favorite records? The handbuilt Pearl Masterworks Modern Dry Sonic Select shell pack is engineered for incredible sensitivity with bone-dry overtones ? all with a boutique look that'll have you in high demand as a performer. The magic is in a set of razor-thin, 4-ply maple/gum shells with 4-ply mahogany re-rings, reverse 45° bearing edges, and low-mass hardware. These give the Modern Dry shells a quick, articulate response that, unliked muffled drums, is alive and satisfying to play. Pearl's MasterCast hoops further dry out the tone for a crisp, controlled voice. If you're in the market for a modern player with a sound all its own, check out the Pearl Masterworks Modern Dry Sonic Select shell pack from Sweetwater.





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Sonic Select Shell Recipes are a custom fit





With five distinct recipes to choose from, Pearl's Masterworks Sonic Select series has something for every drummer. Each shell pack is 100% tailored ? fit, finish, and tone ? for the task at hand. Studio cats to stadium rockers will all find the kit of their dreams in the Masterworks Sonic Select series.





Thin, dry 4-ply maple/gumwood shells





A thin cocktail of maple and gum woods gives each shell in the Modern Dry Sonic Select shell pack a uniquely quick and articulate response. These drums sound great under close mics, with either a '70s fatness or sample-like dryness, depending on your tuning tastes. A set of 4-ply mahogany reinforcement rings further minimize overtones, as do Pearl's 45° reverse bearing edges, which contact heads at a hair's breadth for maximum dryness.





MasterCast hoops





Pearl's signature cast hoops maximize each shells' depth, projection, and dryness. The resultant tone particularly shines under close mics.





STL low-mass swivel lugs





You haven't seen lugs like this from Pearl outside of the Masterworks series. Your Modern Dry Sonic Select shell pack is decked out in low-mass STL swivel lugs, which are tough, accurate, and lightweight for a rich tone. They also look like a million bucks.





Cymbals and hardware not included


Pearl Masterworks Modern Dry Sonic Select Shell Recipes 4-piece Shell Pack Features:


Quick, articulate drums for the modern player


Sample-like dryness ? perfect for close-miking


Big, bold tones range from modern fresh to '70s flat


Boutique looks will have you in high demand as a performer


Thin 4-ply maple-and-gumwood shells are fast, full, and alive


Mahogany 4-ply re-rings support shells and minimize overtones


45° reverse bearing edges seat heads with an open hand for maximum dryness


MasterCast hoops enhance projection and dryness


Low-mass STL swivel lugs are fresh, dependable, and lightweight


Shell sizes (depth x diameter): 7" x 13" tom, 16" x 16" floor tom, 14" x 24" bass drum, 8" x 14" snare