Formed from multiple plies of bonded hardwood, the drum shells are molded to create a single air resonance chamber to project a note when the drum head is struck. Pearl Roadshow’s bass drum, tom toms, and snare feature a 9-ply Poplar shell for optimum tonal power.
The Bearing Edge is where the drum head meets the drum shell and where much of the drum’s tonal character begins. Pearl Roadshow drums’ hand-cut 45° bearing edges contact the head with precision, drawing better sound from the shell making each drum easier to tune, especially for the beginner.
