Pearl Midtown Compact Drum Kit in Matte Ash Black

£680.00

The Pearl Midtown Compact Drum Kit in Matte Ash Black delivers a full, punchy drum sound in a footprint small enough for the tightest stages, rehearsal rooms and home set-ups. With a 16 inch kick, shallow toms and a matching snare, it is purpose-built for drummers who need serious tone in a compact, easy-to-transport shell […]

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Description

The Pearl Midtown Compact Drum Kit in Matte Ash Black delivers a full, punchy drum sound in a footprint small enough for the tightest stages, rehearsal rooms and home set-ups. With a 16 inch kick, shallow toms and a matching snare, it is purpose-built for drummers who need serious tone in a compact, easy-to-transport shell pack, complete with a dedicated hardware set so you can get playing straight away.
Built from 6 ply poplar shells with a durable wrap finish and chrome hardware, the Midtown balances warm, controlled tone with road-ready toughness. Whether you are playing small club gigs, busking, rehearsing in a shared space or putting together a space-saving home kit, this compact set keeps your footprint minimal while still feeling and sounding like a real drum kit under the sticks.
The included HWP-50S hardware pack provides all the essential stands and pedal you need to get started. A dedicated tom arm, kick drum cymbal arm and kick drum riser are also supplied, making it easy to position your drums and cymbals comfortably around the smaller bass drum. The result is a streamlined, gig-ready package that is ideal for working drummers, educators and beginners alike.
Finished in a sleek Matte Ash Black with chrome fittings, the Midtown looks as sharp as it sounds. Its compact sizes make it a great choice for tight stages and quick changeovers, while the poplar shells deliver a focused, musical voice that works across a wide range of styles, from funk and pop to rock and acoustic sessions.

Compact Footprint, Full Kit Feel
The 16 x 14 inch kick, 10 x 7 inch rack tom, 13 x 12 inch floor tom and 13 x 5.5 inch snare give you the feel of a complete four piece kit in a much smaller footprint. This makes the Midtown ideal for cramped stages, rehearsal rooms or home practice spaces where a full sized kit simply will not fit, without sacrificing playability or musical range.

Poplar Shells with Wrap Finish
Each drum is built from 6 ply, 7.5 mm poplar, offering a warm, punchy tone with a quick response that suits many musical styles. The wrap finish adds an extra layer of durability and keeps the drums looking fresh gig after gig, while also helping to protect the shells from knocks and scrapes on the move.

Included Hardware and Mounting
With the HWP-50S hardware set included, you get a hi hat stand, snare stand, kick pedal and boom cymbal stand, along with a tom arm, kick drum cymbal arm and kick drum riser. This gives you a coherent, matched hardware solution straight out of the box, so you can set up quickly and confidently without having to source extra stands.

Stylish Matte Ash Black Finish
The Matte Ash Black finish paired with chrome shell hardware gives the Midtown a modern, understated look that fits in on any stage. It is subtle enough for acoustic and jazz settings yet smart and contemporary for pop and rock gigs, helping your kit look as professional as it sounds.

Key Features
Ultra Compact Shell Sizes – The 16 inch kick, shallow 10 inch rack tom, 13 inch floor tom and 13 inch snare keep your set-up tight and portable, making it easy to fit on small stages and into tight practice spaces while still delivering a familiar four piece layout.
6 Ply Poplar Construction – Poplar shells provide a balanced, punchy tone with a controlled low end and smooth highs, giving you a versatile sound that works for many genres and mixes well at lower volumes.
Complete HWP-50S Hardware Pack – Supplied with a hi hat stand, snare stand, kick pedal and boom cymbal stand, plus dedicated mounting hardware, the Midtown arrives with the core hardware you need to get playing without additional purchases.
Durable Wrap and Chrome Hardware – The wrap finish and chrome shell hardware not only look smart in Matte Ash Black, they also add durability for regular transport and set-up, helping your kit withstand the demands of frequent use.
SpecificationsShell Pack

Model: MT564C-D752
Configuration: 4 piece shell set
Shell Material: 6 ply poplar
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Pearl

Pearl is one of the world’s largest and most established drum manufacturers, known for producing drum kits, snares, and hardware that balance reliability, innovation, and wide-ranging appeal. The brand is used by beginners, educators, and professional drummers alike, with products designed to perform consistently in practice rooms, studios, and on stage.

Pearl drum kits are recognised for solid construction, clean projection, and versatile tone that suits many styles, from rock and pop to jazz, fusion, and metal. Their snares are especially well regarded, offering a broad range of sounds from crisp and articulate to deep and powerful. Pearl’s focus on engineering means their drums are easy to tune and dependable over long periods of use.

Hardware is a major strength of the brand, with stands, pedals, and mounting systems known for smooth operation and long-term durability. Pearl’s hardware designs are widely copied and trusted by drummers who need equipment that works night after night. For players looking for dependable, well-designed gear with a strong reputation behind it, Pearl remains a cornerstone brand in modern drumming.

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Drum Kits

Drum kits are the core of modern drumming, bringing together bass drum, snare, toms, cymbals, and hardware into a single playable instrument. A complete kit allows a drummer to cover rhythm, dynamics, and texture, forming the foundation of a band’s groove in styles ranging from rock and pop to jazz, metal, funk, and electronic-influenced music.

Drum kits come in many configurations and materials, including compact setups for small spaces, standard five-piece kits, and larger multi-tom arrangements. Shell materials such as maple, birch, mahogany, and hybrid constructions each influence tone, projection, and response. Acoustic kits are chosen for their natural feel and sound, while electronic and hybrid kits offer volume control, sound flexibility, and integration with modern music production.

Choosing a drum kit involves balancing sound, size, hardware quality, and playing style. Whether for practice, recording, or live performance, a well-matched drum kit provides consistent tuning, comfortable ergonomics, and a musical response that supports the drummer and the music they play.

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Drum Kit

A drum kit brings together multiple drums and cymbals to create a single playable instrument that drives rhythm and structure in music. Each part of the kit works together to provide pulse, dynamics, accents, and movement, allowing the drummer to shape groove, timing, and energy. A well-matched drum kit supports consistent playing, clear musical expression, and the ability to adapt to different styles and performance settings.