Pearl Masters Maple

Pearl's professional 100% maple workhorse platform in Complete and Pure versions.

Pearl Shell pack

Pearl Masters Maple covers Pearl's professional all-maple shell-pack family, including Masters Maple Complete and Masters Maple Pure. Complete uses 6-ply EvenPly maple with SuperHoop II and OptiMount, while Pure uses thinner re-ringed maple shells with MasterCast/R2 Air-style appointments, giving players two levels of professional maple response.

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Working gigging drummers Studio players needing reliable maple tone Advanced players stepping into pro Pearl shells

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Shells & sizes

Shell material, finish, and exact drum sizes (diameter x depth).

Configuration3-, 4-, or 5-piece professional shell pack

Shell materialMaple

Plies / thicknessMasters Maple Complete: 6-ply 5.4mm maple; Masters Maple Pure: 4-ply 5mm maple with 4-ply reinforcement rings

FinishNatural Maple, Putty Grey, Kobalt Blue Fade Metallic, Satin Natural Burst, White Marine Pearl, Cain and Abel Graphic, Red Burst Stripe, and more

Bass drum20 x 14, 22 x 18, or 24 x 14 in variants

SnareSold separately — Maple matching snares available

Rack tomsRack toms: 10 x 7, 10 x 8, 12 x 8, 12 x 9, or 13 x 9 in variants

Floor tomsFloor toms: 14 x 14 or 16 x 16 in

Hardware includedSuperHoop II with OptiMount on Complete; MasterCast/R2 Air-style hardware on Pure; stands/pedals sold separately

Cymbals includedNone

Drum headsRemo Coated/Clear Ambassador

Made inTaiwan

Pros and cons

Pros

100% North American maple shells
Complete and Pure configurations cover different feel/price needs
Pearl SST shell construction
OptiMount/R2 Air suspension depending on version

Cons

Snare and stands sold separately
Complete vs Pure specs and pricing must be checked carefully

Key specs

TypeProfessional maple shell pack

Shell material100% North American maple

Bearing edge45-degree

Price verified$2,269-$4,995 depending on Complete/Pure

Value

Strong professional maple value, especially in Masters Maple Complete form; Pure costs more but adds thinner, more resonant re-ringed shells and premium hardware.

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