Pearl MFH18 - 18" MUFFLE HEAD
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Manufacturer Information
Pearl Drums Hardware
https://www.pearldrum.com
info@pearl-music.jp
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
Pearl's Muffle Heads belong to the "low volume" solutions family, designed to practice technique without disturbing others. Their mesh fabric construction aims for maximum sound level reduction while maintaining familiar rebound characteristics for the drummer.
Who This Drum/Instrument Is For
This tom head is intended for beginner to advanced drummers who want to practice at low volume (apartment, lessons, backstage), as well as musicians seeking strict control over sound levels. It suits all styles as long as the priority is training and precision (rudiments, endurance, coordination).
Features and Innovations
Made from a durable mesh fabric, the head allows air to escape, limiting internal pressure and contributing to an almost completely silent playing experience. This model is 18 inches in diameter, and the Muffle Heads series is also available, depending on the model, in 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 16 inches, as well as bass drum versions in 20 and 22 inches.
Sound Characteristics
With a mesh head, the priority is not projection or a "wood" tone, but volume reduction and control. The attack is very short, the sustain greatly diminished, resulting in a dry and precise rebound, ideal for working on stroke consistency and clean dynamics at low volume.
Technical specifications
| Category | Others |
| Head finish | Clear |
| Shaping | Single Ply |
| Diameter | 18 " |
| Color | black |
| Type | single ply |
| Material | high-strength mesh fabric |
| Design | allows air to escape for near-silent playing |
| Tom | 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16 inches |
| Bass drum | 20, 22 inches |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Pearl PEAU-f 18" TT Silent mesh head compatible with an 18-inch tom?
This model is designed with an 18-inch diameter and fits on a tom that accepts this size.
What is the volume level with an 18-inch mesh head?
The high-strength mesh fabric allows air to escape to limit internal pressure. The sound level is almost completely silent, with a short attack and heavily dampened sustain.
Is this 18-inch head suitable for practicing in an apartment?
Its low volume level allows technical practice in an apartment, during lessons or backstage. The rebound maintains reference points suitable for rudiments, endurance, and coordination.
What material is this Pearl silent head made of?
The construction is based on a high-strength black mesh fabric. The head features a simple ply design with a clear finish.
Are there other sizes available for Pearl Muffle Heads?
The series is offered for toms in 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 16 inches. Versions for bass drums in 20 and 22 inches are also indicated. The current reference corresponds to the 18-inch size.
