Pearl EXL725/C248 5-piece shell set Export Lacquer Black Smoke

General

Pearl's Export series stands out because it offers such high quality for a very reasonable price. That's why the series is a must-have for beginners who want to get off to a great start. And that certainly applies to the Pearl EXL725/C248 5-piece shell set Export Lacquer Black Smoke. This model comes in a Standard Rock configuration, that consists of a 22 x 18-inch bass drum, 12 x 8 and 13 x 9-inch toms and a 16 x 16-inch floor tom. The shell set also comes with a matching 14 x 5.5-inch snare drum and the Pearl Hardware Pack 830. That means you get stands for your crash, ride and hi-hat (including the hi-hat pedal), a snare stand and a bass drum pedal. The cymbals themselves are not included with this set: because of the immense variety of brands, materials and sizes, it is much better if you pick them out yourself.

Features of the Pearl EXL725/C248

We already know it sounds good, but that has to come from somewhere. As you'd expect that great sound can be attributed to the used wood. The shells are 7.5 mm thick and are made of a 6-ply combination of poplar and Asian mahogany. Deep and rich are terms that define the sound quite well. The 45-degree bearing edges and the triple flanged hoops also contribute to the neat attack. You also get some high-quality hardware - for instance, the toms are mounted with the special Opti-Loc system. This keeps your toms firmly in place, without dampening their resonance.

Please note: this product does not include cymbals.