DRUM PEARL DECADE MAPLE AQUA BLUE #703 DMPC927SP/C

The Decade Maple (DMP) sits just above the Export Lacquer, ousting the Vision series. It’s the cream of the mid-range kits.
For review Pearl has sent its 22″ Rock Fusion pack with a line-up of 10″x7″, 12″x8″, 16″x16″, 22″x18″ and matching wood 14″x5.5″ snare drum. There are three alternatives, the other two being the 20″ Fusion – 10″x7″, 12″x8″, 14″x14″, 20″x16″, 14″x51⁄2″ – and 22″ Fusion, which is the same except with a 22″x18″ bass drum. They all come with 830 series hardware and all at the same price.
Drums can also be bought separately, and unusually the line includes a 20″x14″ gong bass drum. It’s indicative of the way Pearl sees the DMP as a step up for the aspirational drummer.
Pearl’s Jeroen Breider says, “Recently gong drums are more popular and we’d like to offer them in an affordable series. As Decade drums are perfect as a primary kit for evolving players or as a secondary ‘gigging’ kit for seasoned pros, it is important to offer attractive playing options.”