Pearl Reference Pure Shell-Set Jazz Ice Blue Oyster

The Pearl Reference Pure Jazz Kit in Ice Blue Oyster is an absolute professional drum kit in a compact jazz configuration with spectacular composition and exquisite sound. It is also a unique piece, which can only be bought in this colour at the Music Store. Maple, birch and mahogany are always combined for the Pearl Reference Pure shells according to the size of the shell and the respective sound characteristics. The compact shell sizes are ideal for a jazz or swing set-up or club gig with small stages. Hoops, bearing edges and hardware are at the highest level, which guarantees durability and tuning stability.

Pearl Reference Pure: Perfect wood combination

Smaller shells of the Pearl Reference Pure series have a high birch and a small maple content. With increasing size, the proportion of maple increases and the proportion of birch decreases. From a diameter of 13" the maple portion decreases again and is "filled up" with mahogany, the larger the diameter, the more. As the size of the shell increases, it is also necessary to adjust the thickness. The Reference shell set solves this problem simply by using different layers. The bass drum, for example, has two more layers. The results are drum shells that are perfectly tuned to each other even from the basic sound.

The "SST" shell production of Pearl

Each Reference Pure series shell is manufactured according to a special process. The so-called "Superior Shell Technology" process, in which exquisite woods are baked under pressure and high temperatures into a perfectly round shape. When glued with a unique glue that is heated to the same hardness as the wood, the ends of the individual layers are bevelled so that they overlap at the end. This gives the shells an enormous stability and prevents air pockets. The edge of the finished shell is provided with carefully inserted 45° bearing edges inside and outside, which gives the shell an optimal support for the supplied Remo heads.

Further innovations make playing on these sets a sonic experience: the small STL Tube Lugs, as well as the thin "Fat Tone" hoops, let the shell resonate freely. The OptiMount tom suspensions are made from aluminum and fit seamlessly into the "ideal vibration behaviour" undertaking. The unique Ice Blue Oyster foil finish can only be purchased here at the Music Store Professional.