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The Original Hybrid Drum Set ? Redesigned





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Pearl’s Reference Series of drums is the patriarch of all modern hybrid drum sets, and papa’s got a brand-new bag: the Pearl Reference One! Building upon the original Reference Series EvenPly shell design that maximized each individual drum’s wood, shell thickness, and bearing edge angle, the Pearl Reference One also adds groundbreaking new shell and mounting hardware. The R2 Air Tom Suspension System mounts each drum according to four points, which gives you pristine resonance and tone from any angle. Pearl Mastercast Die-cast Hoops are also onboard, delivering incredible projection and attack. Pearl Reference One drums are also a delight to tune, thanks to Pearl’s self-aligning Single Swivel STL100 Lugs and SST stainless steel tension rods. Finally, these gorgeous drums are topped off by matching maple bass drum hoops with D054 Die-cast Claw Hooks and top-quality Remo drumheads.





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The Pearl Reference Series spearheaded the modern hybrid style of drum making, and the new Pearl Reference One takes it to the next level. Premium panels of maple, birch, and mahogany taken from Pearl’s Masterworks Veneer Vault are individually configured for each drum to optimize sound and performance. This approach gives the Pearl Reference One Series a musical cohesion that many Sweetwater drummers feel is unique among high-end drum sets.





Revolutionary hardware





Pearl Reference One features some incredible hardware, such as the R2 Air Tom Suspension System, Mastercraft Die-cast Hoops, self-aligning Single Swivel STL100 Lugs, and matching maple bass drum hoops with D054 Die-cast Claw Hooks. They all work together to further optimize these drums’ performance by giving you enhanced tuning stability, projection, and resonance.





Professional Remo drumheads





Pearl Reference One drums are guaranteed to sound great right out of the box, thanks to being fitted with Remo USA Coated Ambassador Batter heads, Clear Ambassador Resonant heads, and a Coated P3 bass drumhead. Just set them up, and get ready for the thunder.





Pearl Reference One 4-piece Shell Pack Features:


Custom combination of premium maple, birch, and mahogany panels from Pearl’s Masterworks Veneer Vault ? individually configured for each drum


R2 Air Tom Suspension System mounts each drum by 4 points, giving you ideal resonance and tone from any angle


Mastercast Die-cast Hoops for enhanced attack and projection


Self-aligning Single Swivel STL100 Lugs with brass receiver inserts ? also fitted with SST stainless steel tension rods for excellent tuning precision and stability


Matching maple bass drum hoops with D054 Die-cast Claw Hooks


Comes stock with professional Remo drumheads: Coated Ambassador batter heads, Clear Ambassador resonant heads, and a Coated P3 bass drumhead