Pearl PBDML Championship Maple Marching Bass Drums - Midnight Black

Keeping the Pulse of the Drumline, Pearl PBDML Championship Maple Marching Bass Drums - Midnight Black

The Championship Bass Drums were designed with the same formula used to design the FFX snare drum and Championship tenors. 6 plies of 100% Maple shells offer maximum resonance and huge sub-frequency projection. To compliment the Maple shells. 2-inch wide 6-ply Maple Hoops are secured by extra wide claws for evenly dispersed pressure for consistent tuning. Lightweight one-piece high-strength aluminum castings and 6mm case-hardened tension bolts provide uncompromising strength and durability for years of high-performance use.

Championship Maple Bass Drums are available in sizes ranging from 14-inch to 28-inch with a 14-inch depth and 30-inch to 32-inch with a 16-inch depth, all with polished aluminum hardware.

• 6-ply 100% Maple Shell
• Aluminum alloy hardware is designed to easily withstand today's high tension requirements yet still be incredibly light
• 2-inch wide, 6-ply 100% Maple hoops feature excellent strength and durability, allowing for even tension around the head
• Oversized Triple Reinforced Claws disperse tension around the hoop and exceed the tension requirements of modern tuning schemes
• 6 Air Vents acoustically placed to allow for quick air exit for unsurpassed playing response and added projection
• Case-Hardened Tension Bolts to withstand the highest tensions without failure

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