Delivering the best features of Pearl’s original Reference and Reference Pure Series drums, Reference One is an uncompromised, total percussion instrument where every element combines to create a drum sound you’ve never experienced.
The Reference One shell and hardware Recipe elevate the professional drum set experience with shells that are tuned to draw the best tones from of each drum. 8″ and 10″ shells are EvenPly-6 (5.4mm) Maple/Birch for more attack and higher pitch. The 12″ tom (the “Middle-C” in the Reference tom spectrum) is all Maple for the tonal center. 13,” and larger toms add Mahogany inner plies to lower pitch and add tonal depth. Floor Toms and Bass Drums are an 8-ply Mahogany/Maple fusion to maximize bass frequencies.
The Reference Recipe: Engineered to Produce Sonic Excellence.
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Reference One Series (RF1)
Pearl’s Reimagined High-End features the newly enhanced hybrid drum concept of Reference One Series, refined for sonic purity to fit the most discerning environments and players. A true Pearl original with a fresh new vibe, Reference One features premium North American Maple, Birch, and African Mahogany shell plies, with each drum having a custom shell, edge, and thickness profile to best suit its place in the total drum set. Its expressive tone produces a wide tuning range, enhanced bottom end, and smooth sonic push.
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Maple, Birch, & Mahogany
- SNARE
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EvenPly-Six Maple/Birch Matching
13×6.5, 14×5, 14×6.5
- LUGS
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Low Mass STL Single Swivel Lugs
- HOOPS
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MasterCast Hoops
- TOM MOUNTS
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R2 Air Tom Suspension System
- CHOICE OF TOM BRACKET
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Pearl’s Traditional 7/8″ Pipe Receiver or 12mm L-Arm.
- TOM HOLDERS
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Choice of Pearl’s Traditional 7/8″ Pipe Holder or 12mm Solid L-Arm (Sold Separately)
- HEADS
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Smooth White Coated Ambassador (Tom)
Powerstroke 3 Coated (Bass)
- HARDWARE
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Chrome (Standard)
Black Chrome, Nickel, and Black Nickel (Special Order)
- INCLUDED ACCESSORY
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Bass Drum Muffler (BDMF)
WHAT’S INSIDE: Discover the Elements of Superior Drum Tone.
It Starts with Superior Shell Technology.Using the worlds first high temperature hydraulic curing system, Pearl’s SST method was developed to craft a multi-ply, bonded drum shell with single-ply resonance and strength. This proprietary technique begins with hand-selected premium hardwoods chosen for their unique acoustic attributes. Each layer is milled to precise thickness and bonded into 2-ply panels. Our trademark overlapping scarf joint seams are added to ensure a perfect air-tight fit. The wood plies are saturated with Pearl’s exclusive “AcoustiGlue”, which permeates every pore and dries to the exact consistency of the wood for optimum resonance.
Finally, the plies are formed in high-temperature molds with 1000 PSI of hydraulic pressure; producing the ultimate air chamber for optimal resonance, extreme strength, and superior tone. All shells are tested for flatness and roundess before drilling and assembly to assure supreme head-seating and tuning.
Finally, the plies are formed in high-temperature molds with 1000 PSI of hydraulic pressure; producing the ultimate air chamber for optimal resonance, extreme strength, and superior tone. All shells are tested for flatness and roundess before drilling and assembly to assure supreme head-seating and tuning.
R2 Air Tom Suspension System Features
Totally Balanced Floating Tom Mount.Pearl’s R2 Air Tom Suspension System uses an exclusive Dual Arc design to relegate mounting weight to the actual center of the tom. Its complete floating isolation platform is split across two corresponding points at the top and bottom of the drum for total sonic balance and consistent tone at any mounting angle.
Choice of Mounting Brackets.R2 Air is available in a choice of Pearl’s traditional 7/8″ tube arm (for horizontal mounting placement) or our new GyroLock-L 12mm arm (for vertical mounting placement)
DamperDisks Included.Included with the R2 Air are Pearl’s totally unique DamperDisks, which allow you to customize the amount of sustain to a shorter note instead of using gel mufflers or tape. Use one DamperDisk for mild sustain reduction, and add more to any of the four pivot points reduce it further. Each DamperDisk can be placed between the bottom Radial Mount Plate and lugs to have a greater effect on the amount of sustain reduction.
ResoDisk Floating Contact Points.Each corresponding point features lightly cushioned rubber ResoDisks, that not only separate mounting
The GyroLock-L Tom Arm (Sold Separately)
The World’s Most Adjustable L-Arm.The first L-Rod holder with Pearl’s original omni-directional gearless positioning system, GyroLock-L delivers infinite angle positioning at four unique points of adjustment for toms and other drums.
Any Angle with a Single Key.Lock in any angle with a single turn of one drum key bolt for solid positioning and rock-solid stability in extreme play.
- Revolutionary enhancements in mounting and hardware.
The R2 Air Tom Suspension System delivers the true sound of each mounted drum through an exclusive four-point floating isolation method. Pearl further offers a choice of the R2 Air with a 12.7mm L-Arm bracket or 7/8″ Tube receiving bracket. The self-aligning STL Swivel Lugs take less room on the shell face, delivering better tone from each drum. Finally, MasterCast Die-Cast hoops are included to deliver a radical combination sustain and attack.
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SP330 with a spring-loaded Rubber Foot and Retractable Spike
- FLOOR TOM LEGS
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LG40 with Memory Lock
R40 Air Suspension Feet
- TOM MOUNTS
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R2 Air Tom Suspension Mount System
- HOOPS
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MasterCast Die-Cast
- BASS DRUM CLAW
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D054 with a Nylon Insulator Gasket
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STL100 (Tom)
STL200 (Bass Drum)
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Remo Coated Ambassador (Tom Batter)
Remo Ambassador Clear (Tom Resonant)
Remo Powerstroke3 (Coated Bass Drum Batter)
Remo Powerstroke3 (Ported/Coated Bass Drum Front)
- BASS DRUM BRACKET
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None
BB3 available as install option
- BASS DRUM MUFFLER
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BDMF Adjustable Muffling Pillow
- TENSION RODS
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SST5047 Stainless Steel
Features :
MasterCast Hoops
Gives each drum added weight for tonal body and increases volume in each stroke, particularly in rim shot hits and high velocity play.
SP330 Bass Drum SpurOur telescoping spurs feature a spring loaded retractable rubber tip for maximum traction control. Its recessed spike allows for maximum “bite” on carpeted surfaces.
Stainless Steel Tension BoltsPearl’s tension rods are machined from a single piece of stainless steel to the most exacting tolerances in the industry. They feature super smooth and precise tensioning with absolutely no play. Each is matched with the machined brass swivel nut in our Swivel Tube Lug for ultra precise performance.
R2 Air Tom Suspension SystemR2 Air Tom Suspension System delivers perfectly balanced, weightless tom mounting for high-yield tonal clarity.
Air Suspension Floor Tom LegsEach leg delivers full height adjustment with the LB75 floor tom bracket, marrying with our built-in memory lock to keep floor tom positioning perfectly set. Our patented Air Suspension Rubber Tip allows your floor tom to rest on a cushion of air. These large rubber feet prevent premature sound decay from floor contact. Floor Toms never had it so good!
D054 Insulated Bass Drum ClawsOur bass drum claws incorporate rubber hoop isolators for scratch prevention on lacquered hoops and provide evenly distributed clamping force for consistent tuning. The key bolts are recessed for snag-free fit in carrying cases and to eliminate accidental detuning.
Totally Secure Position Settings.GyroLock-L’s universally accepted 12mm L-arm offers solid performance without the long-term deterioration that besets standard nylon ball-in-socket holder systems. Memory locks in three separate places save settings for quick set-up and tear-down.
Compass Dial Setting Marks.GyroLock-L’s included Compass Dial marks give you visual reference points for setting repeatability.
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RF1P1365S/C
RF1P1450S/C
RF1P1465S/C
*Premium Finish
With a combination of Masterworks-grade North American Maple and Birch, the 5.4mm EvenPly-Six Reference One shell delivers a warm, resonant quality with heightened top-end pop at the strike. MasterCast Hoops boost added attack and articulation. Ultra-Sound “I” type snare wires are used to further increase sensitivity and sizzle by focusing snare tension on the center wires.
- AVAILABLE SIZES
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13×6.5
14×5
14×6.5
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EvenPly-Six 5.4mm
Maple (4-ply Outer) Birch (2-ply Inner)
- HOOPS
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Mastercast Die-Cast Hoops
(DC1410/1410S)
(DC1308/1308S)
- LUGS
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Single Swivel Lugs
STL100
- RODS
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Stainless Steel
- STRAINER
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SR1000 Glide-Lock
- SNARES
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SN1420I
Ultra-Sound “I”-Type
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