Pearl Decade Maple Artisan 5-Pc. Shell Pack w/22" Kick - Black Satin Marble

Decade Maple Artisan

A Drum Kit 10 Years In The Making.

Finished with stunning satin lacquer over exotic woodgrain veneer, Decade Maple Artisan is the ultimate blend of high-performance and value.

EvenPly-Six Maple Shell

Reacts quickly to the stroke with resonant highs and thundering lows.

45° Bearing Edge

For superbly articulate sensitivity and smooth sustain

Luxurious Artisan Finish

Luxurious exotic finish options provide a look that perfectly complements Decade's sound.

Shells

Making The Maple Sound Of Your Dreams A Reality.

Maple: its sound is unmistakable. Its sonic reputation makes is irreplaceable.

Decade Maple Artisan is the Maple lacquered drum series in this price range backed by Pearl's unbeatable quality promise. Its thin, EvenPly-Six shell makes it a perfect primary kit for evolving drummers or an excellent gigging kit for the seasoned pro.

Using the world's first high temperature hydraulic curing system, Pearl’s SST method was developed to craft a multi-ply, bonded drum shell with single-ply resonance and strength.

This proprietary technique begins with hand-selected premium hardwoods chosen for their unique acoustic attributes.

Each layer is milled to precise thickness and bonded into 2-ply panels.

Our trademark overlapping scarf joint seams are added to ensure a perfect air-tight fit. The wood plies are saturated with Pearl’s exclusive “AcoustiGlue”, which 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, producing the ultimate air chamber for optimal resonance, extreme strength, and superior tone.

All shells are tested for flatness and roundness before drilling and assembly to assure supreme head-seating and tuning.

6-Ply (5.4mm) Maple Shell with Artisan Wood

A thin (but powerfully strong) SST shell that reacts quickly to the stroke with strong midrange power and sensitivity.

45° Bearing Edge

Pearl’s original edge provides the perfect blend of attack, warmth, and sustain through minimal head contact (Shown on RF1465S/C shell)

Artisan Lacquer Finish

Interior shell ply woods are hand selected for grain and texture to deliver resistance-free sound and resonance. The striking look of the outer figured wood veneer is enhanced by our multi phase tinting and satin lacquer treatment.

Hardware

Hardware That Elevates Your Drumming Game

Decade’s low mass/low contact shell hardware assures optimum shell performance and solid durability.

Strong Appointments

Including Uni-Lock tom arms, Die-Cast claws, and R-40 Floor Tom feet.

NDL Mini Lugs

Small, efficient, and strong, the NDL lug is designed to hold tuning across all points without taking up too much room on the shell.

OPTI-LOC Mounting System

Solid, flexible three point tom suspension for prime shell resonance.

Opti-Loc Suspension Mounts

A three point isolation mount suspends the drum at two tuning points and one of the drum’s air vents for solid, stable play.

Flexible Die-Cast Elements

The BB-300/C double tom bracket and included Uni-Lock tom arms offer efficient independent tom placement directly from the bass drum.

Snares

A Maple Hit-Maker.

When it's time for the world to hear your drumming voice, Decade snare drums put all the drive and finesse of pure Maple tone in your corner. They are the perfect option for the pro player in the making.

Finish

A Elegant Look And Feel That Inspires Greatness.

Decade Maple Artisan features a Figured Wood Veneer and Stunning Satin Lacquer Finish.

Black Satin Marble

Black Satin Marble features a satin lacquer finish with a stunning exotic shape