Pearl MM6 22″ Acoustic Drum Kit in Kolbalt Blue Fade

£3,950.00

Since their introduction in 1993, Pearl's Masters Series drums have been a preferred standard for the professional who insists on quality. Progressing from the 4-ply MMX Recipe to the heavier 6-ply MCX shell, Pearl's combination of North American Maple and precision hardware appointments has found a performance home with countless drummers from the recording studio to […]

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Since their introduction in 1993, Pearl's Masters Series drums have been a preferred standard for the professional who insists on quality. Progressing from the 4-ply MMX Recipe to the heavier 6-ply MCX shell, Pearl's combination of North American Maple and precision hardware appointments has found a performance home with countless drummers from the recording studio to the concert stage.

With a sound that sits in the tonal centre of the mix, Masters Maple is Pearl's original 6-ply shell recipe. This timeless combination of a slightly thicker 6-ply North American Maple shell and a sharper 45-degree bearing edge produces enough precise projection to shake the rafters, yet is responsive to even the slightest stroke. Professional Pearl standards like Mastercast Die-Cast Hoops, CL Bridge Lugs, and revamped bass drum spurs and floor tom brackets assure optimum performance in any environment; while the R2 Air Tom Suspension system's four-point mounting platform delivers optimum tone and resonance at any angle.

Key Features:

  • R2 Air Suspension:
    The R2 Air Tom Suspension System improves overall tone by delivering true, uncoloured sound from each rack tom, creating a transitional bridge to floor toms
  • 100% Maple:
    Featuring an Even Ply-Six blend of premium North American Maple and figured, sweet Gum wood. Combined with a shallow outer 60 degree bearing edge, this thin and dense shell produces a punchy, primed recording tone.

 Specifications:

  • Configuration:
    1x 10”x7” Rack Tom
    1x 12”x8” Rack Tom
    1x 16”x16” Floor Tom
    1x 22”x16” Bass Drum
  • Shell:
    6-ply (7.5mm) 100% Maple
  • Bearing Edge:
    Standard 45°
  • Colour:
    Kobalt Blue Fade
  • Tom Mounts:
    R2 Air Tom Mount Suspension System
  • Drum Hardware:
    Chrome
  • Spurs:
    SP-330
  • Floor Tom Brackets:
    LB-75
  • Lugs:
    CL Bridge Lugs
    CL-100(Toms)
    CL-250(Bass Drum)

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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.