Detail 01
30 x 14 in. size
This is the 30-inch-diameter, 14-inch-deep Finalist configuration.
Product detailSKU #1500000418139
PearlFinalist 30" Bass Drum 30 x 14 in. Midnight Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
At 30 x 14 inches, this Midnight Black Finalist is the large-format marching bass drum in this group. Pearl builds it around a 6-ply, 7.5 mm birch shell for a booming, sustained and resonant voice with midrange punch and low-end power. The 1.5 in. maple hoops provide the rigid playing and tuning foundation described for long rehearsals and competitions. Championship Series cast aluminum hardware and oversized reinforced claws are intended to hold tuning during transport and performance. Pearl also describes the Finalist as lighter than traditional marching bass drums and designed for CX2 Airframe carriers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Field and stand performances needing a large 30-inch marching bass drum voice.
- All-day competitions where secure tuning is needed across repeated performances.
- Drumline transport and mounting plans based on Pearl CX2 Airframe carriers.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
6-ply, 7.5 mm birch shell
Pearl attributes its booming, sustained and resonant output to this shell construction.
Detail 03
1.5 in. maple hoops
Their rigidity is intended to retain tuning tension during lengthy rehearsals or competitions.
Detail 04
Cast aluminum hardware with reinforced claws
The hardware is intended to keep the drum's tuning secure during movement and performance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01For a matched carrier setup, this model is designed to pair with Pearl CX2 Airframe carriers.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are the dimensions of this Finalist bass drum?
It measures 30 x 14 inches.
02What finish does the 30-inch model have?
Midnight Black.
03Is it designed for a particular carrier?
Yes. Pearl designed the Finalist to pair with CX2 Airframe carriers.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
