Pearl Decade

Drum Hardware

Decade’s low-mass/low-contact shell hardware assures optimum shell performance and rock-solid durability. Features include Uni-Lock gearless tom arms, inulated die-cast claw hooks, R40 Air Suspension Floor Tom feet, and a newly-designed mini lug.

• 6 Ply (5.4mm) 100% Maple Shells
• High Gloss and Matte Lacquer Finishes
• NDL Lugs
• 1.6mm Steel Triple Flanged Hoops
• OptiLoc Suspension System
• Matching 14×5.5 Snare Drum
• Remo UT Clear Ambassador Tom, Ported UT Powerstroke3 Remo Heads
• Drum Muffler (Mini)

Shell Composition

quickly to the stroke, producing beautifully resonant highs and thundering lows. Decade’s 6-ply/5.4mm all Maple shell is what sets it apart from the other players in the field. The final product of ten years of process and material refinement, each cross-laminated ply incorporates Pearl’s proprietary Superior Shell Technology. The resulting thin (but powerfully strong) shell reacts

Pearl’s Superior Shell Technology utilizes a proprietary technique for achieving the ultimate air chamber. It begins with select woods chosen for their unique acoustic attributes, milled to precise thickness with overlapping scarf joint seams, for a perfect air-tight fit. The wood plies are saturated with Pearl’s proprietary “AcoustiGlue” that 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 to produce perfect drum shells that exhibit superior tone, optimal resonance and extreme strength.

Snare Drums

DMP1455S/C

• Size: 14×5.5
• Shell: 6 Ply Maple
• Hoops: 1.6mm Steel Tripled Flanged
• Lugs: NDL55/C
• Rods: 16
• Tension Rods: TR5052
• Strainer: SR700
• Snares: SNW1420

Gong Drum

Decade’s 6-ply/5.4mm all Maple shell is what sets it apart from the other players in the field. The final product of ten years of process and material refinement, each cross-laminated ply incorporates Pearl’s proprietary Superior Shell Technology. The resulting thin (but powerfully strong) shell reacts quickly to the stroke, producing beautifully resonant highs and thundering lows.

The 20×14 single headed gong drums are mounted by BT300 Tom Mounts located on each side of the drum. Any Pearl Tom Holder or accessory (like a UX-80 Universal Adapter) with a 7/8 post can be used to mount the drum. Available in 5 high gloss and satin lacquer finishes, fit with a Remo Powerstroke Head, and comes with the legendary Pearl Lifetime Warranty.

Gong Drums are exceptionally perfect for live and in the studio when you need the next dimension of low end after your floor toms. Split intricate patterns between the bass drum and gong drum or use it sparingly for that massive explosion at the end of a musical phrase.

Configurations

DMP925SP/C

• 22×18 bass drum
• 10×7 tom
• 12×8 tom
• 16×16 floor tom
• 14×5.5 snare drum
• TH900I tom holder x 2

DMP927SP/C

• 22×18 bass drum
• 8×7 tom
• 10×7 tom
• 12×8 tom
• 14×14 floor tom
• 16×16 floor tom
• 14×5.5 snare drum
• TH900I tom holder x 2
• TH900S short tom holder
• ADP20 adapter

DMP943XP/C

• 24×14 bass drum (no BB300 tom mount)
• 13×9 tom
• 16×16 floor tom
• TH900S tom holder
• ADP20 adapter

DMP905P/C

• 20×16 bass drum
• 10×7 tom
• 12×8 tom
• 14×14 floor tom 
• 14×5.5 snare drum
• TH900I tom holder x 2

DMP Model Numbers

Snare Drums

Bass Drums with BB300 Mount

Floor Toms

Toms with OptiMount

Gong Drum