Drum Kit Pearl Reference One Shellpack RF1P904XP-L-C310, 20, R2 Air L-Rod, Brooklyn Burst
REFERENCE ONE
THE REFERENCE LEGACYUNLEASHED.
Where the Many Combine to Create a Singular Instrument.
The Best Elements from Both Reference Recipes.
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 before.
Uncompromised Sound and Quality.
Each reduced-thickness EvenPly shell in the Reference One set is fitted with MasterCast Die-Cast hoops, for a radical combination sustain and attack. Included with Reference One, Pearls R2 Air Tom Suspension System delivers perfectly balanced, weightless tom mounting for high-yield tonal clarity.
The Reference One Experience.
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-Six (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 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.
Finish: Brooklyn Burst (Premium)
10"x7" Tom-Tom - Maple(4)/Birch(2), Rounded 45. Cutting Projection for high-note pitch
12"x8" Tom-Tom - Maple(6), Rounded 45. Cutting Projection for high-note pitch
14"x14" Floor Tom - Maple(4)/Mahogany(2), Fully Rounded. Fat, controlled low-end with resonant warmth
20"x14" Floor Tom - Maple(2)/Mahogany(4), Fully Rounded. Quick and punchy with powerful low-end warmth
Reference One Series (RF1)
Pearls 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 plys, 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.
- SHELL: Maple, Birch, & Mahogany
- LUGS: Low Mass STL Single Swivel Lugs
- HOOPS: MasterCast Hoops
- TOM MOUNTS: R2 Air Tom Suspension System
- CHOICE OF TOM BRACKET: Pearl's Traditional 7/8" Pipe Receiver or 12.7mm L-Arm.
- TOM ARMS: Choice of Pearl's Traditional 7/8" Pipe Holder or 12.7mm Solid L-Arm (Sold Separately)
- HEADS: Smooth White Coated Ambassador (Tom) - Powerstroke 3 Coated (Bass)
- HARDWARE: Chrome Standard), Black Chrome, Nickel, and Black Nickel (Special Order)
- INCLUDED ACCESSORY: Bass Drum Muffler (BDM-F)
SHELLS
INDIVIDUALLY ENGINEERED TO MAKE YOU SOUND (AND PLAY) BETTER.
Derived from the shell blends of the sonically optimized Reference Recipe, each Reference One drum shell is comprised of reduced thickness premium wood layers. The resulting EvenPly shells beautifully capture every nuance of your unrestrained drumming voice. It Starts with Superior Shell Technology.
Using the worlds first high temperature hydraulic curing system, Pearls 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 Pearls 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.
The Acoustic Properties of Reference Shell Woods.
The Reference Recipe draws from each wood's acoustic strengths.
By blending panels from three time-proven hardwoods, each drum can perform to its intended task at optimal capacity.
Maple
Maple's rich lustrous lows and evenly-balanced mid and high frequencies have made it the preferred hardwood for wide sonic range and acoustic balance, and the most accepted premium drum shell material. Its fine grain and smooth, even texture also make it an excellent canvas for transparent finishes.
Birch
A straight grained wood with a fine, even texture, Birch is known for its strength and resilience. It provides a lively interior springboard for sound waves, which in turn creates a noticeable increase in the higher frequencies. This makes it the perfect interior for smaller tom-toms. Birchs tightly bound network of cells also promotes a perfect balance of mid-range frequencies, with a smooth transition from the lower register to middle register.
African Mahogany
African Mahogany is a relatively soft hardwood that offers a dramatic boost in lower frequencies. This bass boost effect is most likely due to its loosely packed cellulose network, creating a natural resonator for powerful lower frequencies. This predisposition for powerful lows and bass response makes it a logical tone wood for larger toms and bass drums, as well as for smooth sonic transition into the mid-range frequencies.
Accentuating the Pure Nature of Each Drum.
Reference One 8" and 10" drum shells combine Maple and Birch for more attack and higher pitch. The 12" tom (the "Middle-C" in the Reference One tom scale), is composed of 6 plies of Maple for added body. 13" tom and larger Reference One toms feature added Mahogany interior plies to increase lower pitch and accentuate Maple's tonal warmth.
Bass drums feature a thicker fusion of Mahogany and Maple for the ultimate in bass frequency response; proving that with Reference One, its not about compromise. Its about every drum in your kit performing at its optimal capacity.
BEARING EDGE
Standard 45°
Pearl's standard 45° bearing edge creates a tightly focused shell contact area. This creates an ultimate sonic balance between power, sensitivity, volume, and resonance.
Rounded 45°
The Rounded 45° bearing edge creates an increased level of contact between the shell and shoulder of the head, increasing attack, projection, and sonic punch. It also creates a balanced interaction between each wood ply, allowing smaller toms to sing with amazing clarity, without premature delay. The journey of the energy from the head to the shell is given a much more direct path with the rounded edge.
Fully Round
The Fully Rounded bearing edge raises the overall contact area from the shell to the head. This allows maximum kinetic energy transfer from the strike, resulting in maximum punch and wide low-end response. This creates sound pressure levels that are felt just as much as they are heard, making it excellent for bass drums and larger toms to increase punch.
Task-Specific Edges The 45° bearing edge on Reference One 8" to 13" toms receive a rounded apex to increase head contact, and add a degree of tonal control. Drums 14" and larger combine a fully rounded bearing edge and even 8-ply shell, for increased shell/head contact and low-end sonic emphasis. Finally, Reference One Snare Drums EvenPly-Six Maple/Birch snare utilizes Pearl's standard 45-degree edge for sharp, focused spike and sensitivity.
For a complete breakdown of the Recipe on each Reference One drum shell and size, see this chart.
8 and 10 Toms
Shell: EvenPly-Six (6-ply,5.4mm) Maple (4) Birch (2)
Edge: Rounded 45°
Sound: Extra cut/projection, higher pitch
12 Toms
Shell: EvenPly-Six(6-ply,5.4mm) Maple
Edge: Rounded 45°
Sound: Warm, punchy mid-note
13 Toms
Shell: Even Ply Six(6-ply,5.4mm) Maple (4) Mahogany (2)
Edge: Rounded 45°
Sound: Punchy, Mid/Low Tone
14 and 15 Toms
Shell: EvenPly-Six (6-ply,5.4mm) Maple (4) Mahogany (2)
Edge: Fully-Rounded
Sound: Sustained low-range warmth
16 Toms
Shell: EvenPly-Six (6-ply,5.4mm) Maple (2) Mahogany (4)
Edge: Fully-Rounded
Sound: Warm, sustained bottom-end
14 Floor Toms
Shell: EvenPly-Eight (8-ply,7.2mm) Maple (4) Mahogany (4)
Edge: Fully-Rounded
Sound: Controlled low-end warmth
16 and 18 Floor Toms
Shell: EvenPly-Eight (8-ply,7.2mm) Maple (2) Mahogany (6)
Edge: Fully-Rounded
Sound: Controlled bottom-range power
18 and 20 Bass Drums
Shell: EvenPly-Six (6-ply,5.4mm) Maple (2) Mahogany (4)
Edge: Fully-Rounded
Sound: Quick, Punchy, Powerful Low-End
22 and 24 Bass Drums
Shell: EvenPly-Eight (8-ply,7.2mm) Maple (2) Mahogany (6)
Edge: Fully-Rounded
Sound: Powerfully Articulate, Booming Bass
NEW HARDWARE
R2 AIR TOM SUSPENSION SYSTEM & GYROLOCK-L TOM HOLDER
A giant leap in drum resonance physics, the R2 Air Tom Suspension System improves overall tone by delivering true, uncolored sound from each rack tom, creating a transitional bridge to floor toms. Combined with Pearl's first L-Arm, the GyroLock-L, R2 Air creates the world's most adjustable and tonally pure drum mounting platform.
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 exclusive 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 12.7mm 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 hardware from the shell, but enhance the prime sound of each drum to unite the total drum kit into a seamless, singular instrument.
FINISHES
CHOOSE A FINISH THAT INSPIRES YOUR PLAYING PERSONALITY.Reference One drums are available in two levels of finish choice to best suit your visual preference. Available in a host of historic Pearl finishes in Premium and Custom Finish Tiers, Pearl keeps an unprecedented number of configurable shell packs to give you the features you demand, on demand.
Choose from a Wide Spectrum of Vivid Looks.Premium Tier FinishesA host of universally flexible Solid, Transparent Gloss and Satin Lacquer finishes, each using our trademark 52-step lacquering process.
Custom Tier FinishesVisually striking Stripes, Sparkles, Pearloids and other finishes that continue Pearl's legacy of excellence, and tell your rhythmic story with stunning brilliance.
