The Pearl Competitor Series Marching Bass Drum 18x14" - White offers tremendous value and performance. 6-ply Poplar/Kapur shells featuring 6 strategically placed air vents make these drums highly efficient. 6 ply Maple hoops provides a rigid mount for the triple-reinforced claws that anchor securely to our zing lug castings.
- 6-ply Poplar/Kapur shell - Shells offer low weight and outstanding tone
- Angle cut bearing edges - Enhances resonance and sustain
- 1 1/2" wide 6 ply 100% Maple hoops - Excellent strength and durability
- Oversized triple reinforced claws - Assures even tensioning and exceptional durability
- Die-cast zinc tension lugs - Die-cast lugs are designed for years of heavy duty use
- Super tough high gloss black hoops - Look as good as they perform, also provide even head tension.
- 6 acoustically located air vents - Allows quick air exit for unsurpassed playing response and projection
- Lightweight - Reduced weight makes this drum suitable for all age groups
- Available in #33 Pure White and #46 Midnight Black covering
- A durable finish to compliment any uniform
Shell
Competitor Bass Drum shells feature 6-ply Poplar/Kapur shells crafted by Pearl’s Superior Shell Technology. The wood combination produces excellent response in mid to low registers, as well as the full frequency tone you need for a full sounding bass drum. Competitor Series drums bring together traditional materials and legendary Pearl craftsmanship to create high quality tenors at a tremendous value.Pearl’s 45 degree bearing edge maximizes the volume of these thunderous air chambers. To compliment these shells, 1.5” wide, 6-ply, high gloss black maple hoops are secured by extra wide claws to provide evenly dispersed grip and consistent tuning.
Pearl’s Superior Shell Technology utilizes a proprietary technique for achieving the ultimate air chamber. It begins with select woods chosen for their unique acoustic attributes, milled to precise thickness with overlapping scarf joint seams, for a perfect air-tight fit. The wood plies are saturated with Pearl’s proprietary “AcoustiGlue” that permeates every pore and dries to the exact consistency of the wood for optimum resonance. Finally, the plies are formed in high-temperature moulds with 1000 PSI of hydraulic pressure to produce perfect drum shells that exhibit superior tone, optimal resonance and extreme strength.
