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Pearl Export EXL Lacquer Bass Drum - 18 x 22 inch - Black Smoke Lacquer

22" Bass Drum with 6-ply Poplar/Asian Mahogany Shell, Remo Heads, and Mini Muffler - Black Smoke Lacquer
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The Right Foundation for Your New Kit

Are you building your drum kit a la carte? Then Sweetwater recommends giving it a firm foundation with the Pearl Export EXL bass drum. The EXL 18" x 22" bass drum is an upgrade to one of the world's best-selling drum series. New, thinner 6-ply SST shells of poplar and Asian mahogany give the Export EXL bass drum a clear, open voice and balanced tone, with plenty of attack to match its bounteous depth. The EXL's deluxe lacquered finish and matching wood hoops look even richer than past Export Select series, while new upgraded features, including insulated hoop claws and stock Remo heads, make it sound better than ever. The Pearl Export EXL bass drum comes drilled for and fitted with the BB-70 dual tom holder plate, ready to accept standard 7/8" tom arms.

SST construction yields a tougher, more toneful drum

The Export EXL bass drum takes cues from Pearl's top-class Reference series with its SST (Superior Shell Technology) construction. Plies of poplar and Asian mahogany are hand-selected for their acoustic properties and moisture content. Overlapping scarf-joint seams, which bond better than traditional butt seams, strengthen the shell and eliminate air pockets. A proprietary glue is applied that dries at the same density as the woods, making each 6-ply Pearl EXL bass drum shell resonate as if it's a singly ply. Finally, glue is boil-set and bound with 1,000 PSI of hydraulic pressure to allow the Pearl Export EXL bass drum to withstand whatever abuse you can throw at it.

Remo heads and mini muffler enhance tone

In the past, you could pretty much plan to toss out the factory heads that came with new drums. But today's Pearl Export EXL leaves the choice in the player's hands. An included Remo Powerstroke resonant head with a perfect mic port, in concert with a Pearl mini muffler, give this Export EXL bass drum great tone and studio control out of the box.

Pearl Export EXL 22" Bass Drum Features:

  • 18" x 22" (depth x diameter)
  • A great foundation for your new kit
  • 6-ply poplar/mahogany shell is present, powerful, and open
  • SST construction yields a tougher and more toneful drum
  • Lacquer finish and matching wood hoops offer a luxurious look
  • Includes a Remo Powerstroke ported resonant head and Pearl mini muffler pad
  • BB-70 tom holder plate accepts standard 7/8" tom arms

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Bass Drum
  • Shell (Depth x Diameter): 18" x 22"
  • Shell Material: Poplar/Asian Mahogany
  • Shell Construction: 6-ply
  • Color: Black Smoke
  • Finish: Lacquer
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EXL2218B/C248

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Rated 5/5

Sounds awesome!

This kick gave a nice,deep thud w/just a little sustain w/the Remo single ply.after installing Evans EMAD Onyx i got a huge sound,deeper thud,monstrous low end,exactly the sound metal and hardcore drummers prefer. Bonus for the beautiful mirror like shine. 5 stars.even though shipping to HI islands is always crazy high,wateva. Good kick drum, good customer service, worth it.
Music background: Metal,Hardcore
Rated 4.5/5

Another winner of a black beauty bass drum fr. Pearl

It's one thick hybrid shell w/ blended plies of Poplar and Asian Mahogany. Swapped out the Remo batter hd. w/ an Evans GMAD for better ring control. This combo makes for a rich and dry tone.
Music background: Pro performer.
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