Pearl - PBDML1614A-103 Championship Maple Piano Black 16" x 14"
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Marching and Orchestral Percussion
The Pearl PBDML1614A-103 bass drum features a 100% maple body designed to deliver a wide, deep sound base on the field. Projection remains stable even at high tension, while maintaining a smooth response under the mallet. The whole thing is built to last, with solid hardware and tuning that remains reliable over time!
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Presentation
The Pearl PBDML1614A-103 bass drum is based on a 100% 6-ply maple body, a choice that provides ample resonance and a strong presence in the low register. This construction allows the sound to spread widely, helping the bass line to remain legible and coherent, even in large ensembles.
The 45° chamfers ensure good contact between the skin and the barrel, making tuning easier and contributing to an even response across the entire surface. To maintain this stability, the wide maple hoops distribute the tension evenly, limiting imbalances and helping to keep the tuning consistent from one repetition to the next.
The reinforced tie rods and oversized claws easily handle the high tensions required for pipe band or marching, while remaining reliable over time. A number of air vents have been integrated into the barrel to allow air to circulate more freely, improving the feel and enhancing forward projection.
Finally, the aluminium-alloy fittings keep the structure robust without making the instrument unnecessarily heavy, which is important for long gigs and frequent travel.
The 45° chamfers ensure good contact between the skin and the barrel, making tuning easier and contributing to an even response across the entire surface. To maintain this stability, the wide maple hoops distribute the tension evenly, limiting imbalances and helping to keep the tuning consistent from one repetition to the next.
The reinforced tie rods and oversized claws easily handle the high tensions required for pipe band or marching, while remaining reliable over time. A number of air vents have been integrated into the barrel to allow air to circulate more freely, improving the feel and enhancing forward projection.
Finally, the aluminium-alloy fittings keep the structure robust without making the instrument unnecessarily heavy, which is important for long gigs and frequent travel.
Other features
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Pearl PBDML1614A-103 Championship Maple PBDML
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Large case
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Series: Championship Maple
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Colour: #103 Piano Black lacquer (black)
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Lacquer finish : Piano Black
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Shell : 6-ply 100% maple
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Shell technology : Superior Shell Technology with AcoustiGlue
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Hoops: 6-ply maple, 50.8 mm (2") wide
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Hoop finish : Matt black
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Claws : Oversized, triple reinforced
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Fittings material: Aluminium alloy
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Tension bolts: Hardened, 6 mm
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Chamfer: 45
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Vents: 6
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Dimensions: 16" x 14
