Pearl Session Studio Select Stage 22 Emerald Ash
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Pearl Session series has established itself for over twenty-five years as a benchmark for recorded drum sounds, known for their harmonic richness and ease of recording. The Session Studio Select continues this tradition, incorporating an approach inspired by the Masterworks line: more sophisticated finishes, premium wood selection, and performance-oriented design to offer a "studio-ready" kit with a distinct character.
Who This Drum Kit Is For
The Pearl Session Studio Select Fusion targets the intermediate to advanced drummer seeking a serious kit for recording, rehearsing, and performing live. Its balanced response is particularly suited for styles requiring controlled low end and articulate toms: pop, rock, funk, fusion, gospel, RnB, as well as any studio situation needing an immediately usable sound.
Features and Innovations
The philosophy of this Session Studio Select is based on controlled projection and clear note-by-note articulation. The EvenPly Six (5.4 mm) birch and African mahogany shells are paired with a 60-degree bearing edge to enhance attack while maintaining natural roundness. The SuperHoop II hoops (2.3 mm, triple-flanged) secure tuning and stability, while the OptiMount suspension promotes tom resonance and a more "open" playing feel.
Sound Characteristics
Birch provides clarity, precise attack, and excellent definition, ideal for cutting through a mix and for articulate playing. African mahogany adds denser warmth, generous low-mids, and a "vintage" musicality that softens transients without losing punch.
Result: a drum kit with a round, dynamic, and punchy sound, featuring present but controlled low end, toms that "speak" quickly, and a focused bass drum. The Remo UT Pinstripe heads on the toms enhance control and depth, while the Remo UT Powerstroke3 on the bass drum accentuates impact and coherence in recording.
Technical specifications
| Category | rock | Tom 2 | 12" x 8" |
| Material | mahogany, birch | Bass tom 1 | 16" x 16" |
| Design | 6-ply | Circle type | pressed |
| Bass drum | 22" x 16" | Color | Red |
| Tom 1 | 10" x 7" | ||
| Tom | 10 x 7 inches | Floor tom | 16 x 16 inches |
Questions frequently asked
What drum shell configuration does the Pearl Session Studio Select Stage 22 Emerald Ash offer?
The configuration includes a 22 x 16 inch bass drum, 10 x 7 and 12 x 8 inch toms, and a 16 x 16 inch floor tom. This Stage configuration is suited for rock settings and both live and studio environments.
What woods are used for the shells?
The 5.4 mm EvenPly Six shells combine 6 plies of birch and African mahogany. Birch provides a defined attack, while African mahogany adds denser low-mids.
What sound does this drum set produce in the studio?
The 60-degree bearing edge contributes to a sharp attack and quick tom response. The toms come fitted with Remo UT Pinstripe heads, offering control and depth. The bass drum is equipped with a Remo UT Powerstroke3 head for focused impact during recording.
Do the toms have a suspension system?
The toms feature the OptiMount suspension system, designed to preserve their resonance and promote a more open response.
What hoops are used on the Session Studio Select?
This drum kit uses 2.3 mm triple-flanged SuperHoop II hoops. This construction helps maintain tuning stability and enhances the durability of the strike.
