Pearl DECADE MAPLE ROCK STUDIO 22 SATIN SLATE BLACK

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The Decade Maple fits into Pearl's philosophy: offering reliable drum kits that are easy to tune and musical enough to accompany a drummer for years. Pearl highlights over 70 years of experience in drum manufacturing, and the Decade Maple lives up to its name: the manufacturer announces a development spread over 10 years to achieve a clear goal, that of an affordable mid-range kit with genuine maple shells. Within the range, it positions itself as a modern alternative for those who want the "versatile ready-to-play kit" spirit, but with the grain and response of maple, to the point of often being compared to a "maple Export" in its philosophy.

Who This Drum Kit Is For

The Pearl Decade Maple is ideal if you are starting out and looking for a complete acoustic drum kit capable of growing with you: finer tunings, better dynamics, and enough projection for rehearsals and first gigs. It is equally suitable for the intermediate or semi-pro drummer who wants a second kit dedicated to small venues, quick gigs, or situations where preserving a high-end set is preferred. Thanks to its generous configuration (two toms, two floor toms, 22-inch bass drum), it effortlessly covers rock, pop, funk, variety, modern gospel, and remains very comfortable in lighter contexts once tuning and harmonic control are adjusted.

Technical specifications

Category	rock	Bass tom 1	14" x 14"
Bass drum muffler	Yes	Circle type	pressed
Material	maple	Tom bass 2	16" x 16"
Design	6-ply	Accessories included	Yes
Snare drum	14" x 5,5"	Color	Black
Bass drum	22" x 18"	Colours	Satin Slate
Tom 1	10" x 7"	Finishing	Matt
Tom 2	12" x 8"	Hardware	Chromed