Detail 01
6-ply Poplar and Kapur shell, 7.5 mm thick
This is the stated shell construction behind the drum’s warm, nuanced character.

Independent shopping perspective
Pearl’s PTE Concert Series 15 x 14 in. single-head tom is built around a 6-ply, 7.5 mm Poplar and Kapur shell made with Superior Shell Technology. Pearl describes that construction as providing resonance, projection, and clear articulation, while the 1.6 mm triple-flanged steel hoops add brightness and sustain. The BT3 mounting system lets you place the drum within a kit, and a TH88 geared tilter can be paired for more exact angle adjustment. It is finished in Midnight Black.

Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
This is the stated shell construction behind the drum’s warm, nuanced character.
Detail 02
Pearl attributes added brightness and sustain to these hoops.
Detail 03
The mount provides positioning options within the kit.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It measures 15 x 14 inches and has a single head.
The 7.5 mm shell uses six plies of Poplar and Kapur, made with Pearl’s Superior Shell Technology.
Yes. Pearl notes that a TH88 geared tilter can be paired with the BT3 mounting system for finer angle adjustment.
Reference
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