Pearl Drums 75th Anniversary President Series Phenolic 22" 3pc Shell Pack - Pearl White Oyster Limited to 75 Worldwide! PDPSP923XP-C-452 $ 3999 $4,999.00
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PRESIDENT SERIES PHENOLIC

 

A TRULY HISTORIC ORIGINAL WITH IMMACULATE VINTAGE STYLE.

Introduced in 1966, the rare sonic presence of President Series Phenolic drums returns in a highly limited collector's edition drum set for Pearl's 75th Anniversary celebration.

The Tone and Feel of the Original with a Modern-Classic Retool.

Few "vintage" instruments have the rare presence of Pearl's original professional drum set.

Introduced in 1966, Pearl's President Series was the first drum set to utilize the unique benefits of hermetically pressurized Phenolic shells. The loud, piercing resonance of these thermo-layered, solid shells was renown for their ability to cut through the mix with undeniable clarity. Original President Series kits have since found an avid audience among collectors and players, as their sound is not comparable with the mainstay woods of modern drum making.

In celebration of Pearl's history of quality and craftsmanship, President Series Phenolic shells make a triumphant return in a Limited Edition, 75th Anniversary drum set. Exuding pristine vintage style with focused updated function, the hallmark appointments that made original President Series unique (like our "Battleship" lug, internal tone mufflers, and adjustable "Gullwing" style bass drum spurs,) are present, and visual touches like Pearl's elegant script badge and classic bass drum logo add to its old school swagger.

Limited to Only 75 Worldwide.

Each President Series Phenolic drum kit can be optioned with a signed/numbered 75th Anniversary Edition 14"x5.5" snare drum and signed Certificate of Authenticity. (Sold Separately)

AN UNMISTAKABLE SONIC SIGNATURE.

President Series Phenolic drums mark the return of Pearl's original Hermetically Pressurized, thermo-layered solid Phenolic shell. Its unique cutting clarity is ideal for projecting through competing volume levels and frequencies.

Pearl's 1967 Catalog touted the original P-22 (President Outfit) as "...the finest drum outfit your dollar will buy." 

Phenolics already had a place in the tech community for use in circuit boards, and were seen as a viable alternative to the standard plywood shells of the day for their consistent, non-warping properties. A hermetically pressurized process formed each shell under extreme heat from an alternating combination of thin paper and thermoplastic resin layers. Once formed, each thermoset shell acted like a single solid rather than a layered/ply shell. 

Pearl's original synthetic shells were said to require "...approximately 30% less effort" from the player due to their volume at reduced impact. These drums were only in production a short time, and are highly collectible in the Vintage Drum community.

  • Battleship Lugs

    A sleek, classic look recast to deliver optimum tuning integrity.

  • Classic Claw w/T-Handles

    A clean look with easy, hand-tuned precision.

  • Shell-Mounted Cymbal Holder

    The CHB75LB is height-adjustable with gearless Uni-Lock Tilter.

 
SHELL

Hermetically Pressurized 4.5mm/4mm Phenolic

 
LUGS

BSL100

BSL200

HOOPS

2.3mm Triple-Flanged SuperHoop II

HEADS

Remo USA Coated Ambassador
Remo USA Coated Powerstroke 3 (Batter)
Remo Smooth White Coated Ambassador w/Classic Pearl and 75th Anniversary Logos (Bass Drum Front)

INCLUDED ACCESSORY

Bass Drum Muffler (BDMF)
Felt Muffling Strip

 

PRESIDENT SERIES SHELL HARDWARE
SPURS

ME835LA/RA "Gullwing" type
w/LB75 Bracket

FLOOR TOM LEGS

LG40/3 w/ R40 Air Suspension Feet
Memory Lock Included

CYMBAL HOLDER

CHB75LB
Bass Drum Shell Mount

BASS DRUM CLAW

D044F
w/Felt Insulators

BASS DRUM TENSION ROD

T090 (M6x110mm)
T-Handle
T066 Spacer

LUGS

President "Battleship" Lug
BSL100 (Toms)
BSL200 (Bass Drum)

FLOOR TOM BRACKET

LB75

HEADS

Remo USA Coated Ambassador
Remo USA Smooth Powerstroke 3 Coated (Batter)
Remo USA Smooth White/Coated (w/Classic Logo, Front)

BADGE

Script

BASS DRUM MUFFLE

(FE61) Felt Strip
(BDMF) Adjustable Bass Drum Muffler

To make President Series Phenolic drums performance ready, each kit features hardware elements selected for their classic visual appeal, as well as tone and setting security. 

These include the ME835LA/RA Gullwing bass drum spur, classic Battleship Lugs, and LB75 Floor Tom Bracket for secure settings around the kit, R40 Air Suspension Floor Tom Feet, hoop saving Drum Claws, and SuperHoop II Triple-Flanged Hoops.

Each of these hardware pieces lends not only to the tuning and function of each drum but also to the overall sound of the total President Series drum kit.

 

 

SHELL SIZES - 22x14BD, 13x9TT, 16x16FT

Snare Drum, Hardware and Cymbals sold separately.

 

Each President Series Phenolic Drum Set comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Pearl Musical Instruments President and CEO Max Iishi, to commemorate three quarters of a Century of percussive innovation.

This official Anniversary Edition drum set is extremely limited by region. Talk to your Pearl Dealer to secure yours.

 

Features

Features

President Series Phenolic Shell

 

Hermetically Pressurized Phenolic Shell

This totally consistent, perfectly round, essentially cast/molded shell produces a uniquely-cutting clarity from the strike with quick decay and even midrange spread.

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President Series Phenolic Rounded 45

 

Rounded 45° Bearing Edge

For balanced interaction between the head and each wood ply, this edge creates a transfer of resonant energy that is much more direct, and delivers an essential tonal tempering for even pitch and decay.

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President Series Phenolic

 

Get Inspired.

President Series Phenolic drums have an inviting, vintage presence that gives back to the player with a totally unique voice. From period-inspired finish and hardware touches to its biting clear tonality, the total kit breeds inspiration and has a completely unique sonic footprint. 

Features

BSL100 Lugs

 

BSL100 Lugs

Cast in 1969 as "C043" for Pearl's professional outfits (including President Series,) it has since been dubbed "The Battleship Lug" by collectors for its angular profile. The new BSL100 features the same striking look and self-aligning design, but with a more robust casting for better tuning integrity.

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T-Handle Bass Drum Rods

 

T-Handle Bass Drum Rods

For classic hand-tunable function and a beautiful vintage look, Pearl's T090 T-handle rods fuse with our new insulated classic Claw via a small extension sleeve (T066.) The contact points of each Claw are insulated with felt to protect bass drum hoop finish.

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Superhoop II

 

SuperHoop II

A sturdy triple-flanged hoop at optimum 2.3mm thickness, each is identity stamped and made for accurate and secure tuning in play without inhibiting overall shell resonance.

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President Series Phenolic Bracket and Lug

 

LB75 Bracket

Features debossed Pearl logo, internal grip function for height adjustment, and angled T-nut for better case storage.

President Series Phenolic Spur

 

"Gullwing" Spurs

Using the LB75 bracket, each spur features an angle secure memory lock, retractable spike tip, and folds in to the profile of the kick drum for quick breakdown and set-up.

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IM100W Internal Tom Muffler

 

Internal Tone Mufflers

Dial in the perfect amount of sustain with the IM100W Internal Tone Muffler. Its robust tension dial and multi-layered felt dampening pad allows head contact under the batter from the slightest touch to full contact, for a wide range of tonal combinations. 

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