To commemorate reaching the three-quarter century milestone, Pearl has released a limited run of beautiful President shell sets inspired by their classic 1960s model. First released in 1966, the original President series offered a fresh, new sound and an extremely sleek, elegant look - attributes that have been lovingly recreated for this exciting throwback kit.
The unmistakable sound of the President Deluxe is provided by six plies of Lauan wood. Lauan has often been unfairly classified as a cheaper tonewood, but you may be surprised to find that in the right hands, carefully selected Lauan has some amazing properties that produce a distinctive and highly sought-after vintage sound. The Lauan used to create the President Deluxe shells is of the highest quality and produces a warm fundamental sound with an engaging response. The drums have a medium-short decay that helps create just the right amount of vintage ambience and allows these drums to cut through a mix without ever being overpowering. This kit comes in a 3-piece rock configuration: a 12 x 8" rack tom, a 14 x 14" floor tom, and a 20 x 14" bass drum. The shallow depth of the drums helps with that vintage-style drop, but still has a full-bodied presence. This is thanks to their “bare,” undrilled shells; the bass drum and tom are bracket-free and fully intact for the best possible sound. This means that the rack tom must be secured to the tom arm via a Pearl ISS mount or mounted on a snare stand (both sold separately). The latter option is very much in keeping with the look of the era.
Speaking of looks, you won't be disappointed. The President Deluxe boasts understated good looks and some nice features that enhance its vintage aesthetic. Original-style battle lugs and traditional gull-wing bass drum spurs paint a picture of the old school, and a Desert Ripple Wrap finish is representative of the era. Each drum also features an internal mute, and the bass drum features a felt dampening strip - retro or what?
Pearl is celebrating its 75th year in style, as represented by this beautiful kit. Whether you choose to play or display, the President Deluxe will make a fine addition to your collection.
CONFIGURATION:
Bass Drum: 20 x 14"
Rack Toms: 12 x 8"
Floor Tom: 14 x 14"
Bass Drum Shell Mount Cymbal Stand
Bass Drum Damper Strip
CHARACTERISTICS:
Limited 75th Anniversary Shell Pack
Set of 3 drums without snare drum
6-layer Lauan wood barrels
Original "Battleship" lugs
Internal tone silencers
Sunset Ripple Finish
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