Detail 01
6-ply, 7.5 mm poplar/kapur shell
Pearl specifies this shell construction for resonance, projection, and a warm tonal character.
Product detailSKU #1500000418563
PearlPTE Concert Series Single Head 16" Tom With BT3 & 7/8" Receiver 16 x 14 in. Midnight Black
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 16 x 14 inch PTE is Pearl’s Midnight Black single-head concert tom for players building a stage or studio percussion layout. Its 6-ply, 7.5 mm poplar-and-kapur shell is made with Superior Shell Technology for resonance and projection, with a warm and nuanced tonal character. A 1.6 mm triple-flanged steel hoop supports consistent tuning and adds brightness and sustain. The BT3 mount gives the drum flexible positioning within the setup, with the TH88 geared tilter named as an option for finer angle control.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage or studio percussion arrangements needing a 16 x 14 single-head concert tom.
- Setups where the tom’s placement and playing angle need to be adjusted precisely.
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
1.6 mm triple-flanged steel hoop
It is designed to retain consistent tuning and add brightness and sustain.
Detail 03
BT3 mount
It provides extensive options for placing the tom within a kit.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pearl identifies the TH88 geared tilter as a pairing when further tom-angle adjustment is needed.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this concert tom?
It is a 16 x 14 in. single-head concert tom.
02How is the tom positioned?
Its BT3 mounting system provides extensive placement options; the TH88 geared tilter is named for finer angle adjustment.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
