Masterworks Sonic Select Recipes

[Furious Styles]

I have the 7x13 birch/gum snare and it's GLORIOUS.

As I understand, it incorporates Pearl Masterworks Sonic Select Urban Shell Recipe. Urban! Like Stanley from The Office.

[TX Drummer Boy]

Sonic Select Studio.....

https://pearldrum.com/products/kits/...ecipes/studio/

Masters Maple Gum......

https://pearldrum.com/products/kits/...ers-maple-gum/

Like I mentioned in my original post, those websites contain conflicting specs regarding the Studio shell recipe, which is why I launched this question.

[Stefan Ray]

I was hoping someone from Pearl or a drummer on this forum could help clarify something for me regarding the Maple/Gum lines Pearl has available. I understand that the Masters Maple/Gum is an even-ply shell with 6 layers, no re-rings, with 4 outer plies of Maple and 2 inner plies of Gumwood. I keep seeing comments and marketing messages that say the Masterworks Studio recipe is "the same thing, only with thinner shells". Then I see another comment that says the Masterworks Studio recipe is a 6-ply shell (Todd Sucharman even says this in a YouTube tour of his kit). The Pearl Drums website contradicts itself and states A) 6-ply, and then B) 4-ply with rings on the Masterworks Studio page. Pearl clearly has poor QA control of its website content and marketing messages when it comes to these two products.

What is the truth/difference between these two shell configurations? Any wizarding insight is much appreciated.

Sonic Select Studio.....

https://pearldrum.com/products/kits/...ecipes/studio/

Masters Maple Gum......

https://pearldrum.com/products/kits/...ers-maple-gum/

[TX Drummer Boy]

I was hoping someone from Pearl or a drummer on this forum could help clarify something for me regarding the Maple/Gum lines Pearl has available. I understand that the Masters Maple/Gum is an even-ply shell with 6 layers, no re-rings, with 4 outer plies of Maple and 2 inner plies of Gumwood. I keep seeing comments and marketing messages that say the Masterworks Studio recipe is "the same thing, only with thinner shells". Then I see another comment that says the Masterworks Studio recipe is a 6-ply shell (Todd Sucharman even says this in a YouTube tour of his kit). The Pearl Drums website contradicts itself and states A) 6-ply, and then B) 4-ply with rings on the Masterworks Studio page. Pearl clearly has poor QA control of its website content and marketing messages when it comes to these two products.

What is the truth/difference between these two shell configurations? Any wizarding insight is much appreciated.

[Megyalila Ballad]

That finish is Color #331 Black Pearl lacquer.

That is Masterworks Sonic Select stadium series with 10-ply shells on the bass drum and 8-ply on the toms and floor toms for maximum power. The bearing edges are 60' outer cut for increased brightness and power. These shells are heavy like the older CZX series.

Thank you for the information, Al.

[AL PERCIVAL]

Can anyone confirm what finish this is?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLJ-WZK5vhw

That finish is Color #331 Black Pearl lacquer.

That is Masterworks Sonic Select stadium series with 10-ply shells on the bass drum and 8-ply on the toms and floor toms for maximum power. The bearing edges are 60' outer cut for increased brightness and power. These shells are heavy like the older CZX series.

[Megyalila Ballad]

Can anyone confirm what finish this is?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLJ-WZK5vhw

I'm waiting to see all of the drummers in-line, placing their orders for gumwood drums, at Masterworks prices. This is quite a gamble.

Gretsch Already does it the best for a lot less

[timbofromkeno]

hahaha Thanks guys. I appreciate it!!

[steadypocket]

Nice playing along with non-offensive goofiness Tim! I gave it a thumbs up.

Ditto--some kit!

Nice playing along with non-offensive goofiness Tim! I gave it a thumbs up.

[timbofromkeno]

Really happy with my new Sonic Select Urban shells. Check this out...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puFx...ature=youtu.be

[Clank]

You know what (and I mean this in the best possible way), one of the best compliments I can give you these drums is that they are very even and neutral. Versatile. They have a really natural sound, and the thin shells are warm and resonant, but not to the point of having too much sustain. Right now i have clear EC2's over Ambassadors (they're what I had on hand) and they have given me great true, clear, fundamental notes without any overtones.

Thanks for the insight, appreciate it. Sounds a bit like what I'm after.

[sundevil]

Hey Sundevil, are you in Arizona? I live in northern Phoenix and saw that kit at Guitar Center about a year ago.

Edit: It may have been just part of the kit as it was a monster to begin with... Your user name just made me put two and two together.

That was it, I traded it in Scottsdale toward a Roland td-30kv.

[Josh Conover]

Hey Sundevil, are you in Arizona? I live in northern Phoenix and saw that kit at Guitar Center about a year ago.

Edit: It may have been just part of the kit as it was a monster to begin with... Your user name just made me put two and two together.