Pearl Championship Maple Maple Tenors feature 6-ply, 100% Maple shells, providing a natural balance of mid to high frequencies which set the industry standard for dynamic range, sensitivity, and projection. The strength and reliability of Maple allows your ensemble to perform in all climate conditions and environments with supreme clarity for seasons to come.

Pearl tenors are scientifically proportioned from diameter to depth, allowing for optimal shell vibration. These shell craftsmanship details continue to define Pearl's legendary tenor sound.

Championship Maple Tenor Drums are manufactured with Pearl's Superior Shell Technology which utilizes a proprietary technique for achieving the ultimate air chamber. It begins with select woods chosen for their unique acoustic attributes, milled to precise thickness with overlapping scarf joint seams for a perfect air-tight fit. The wood plies are saturated with Pearl's proprietary "AcoustiGlue" that permeates every pore and dries to the eact consistency of the wood for optimal resonance. Finally, the plies are formed in high-temperature molds with 1000 PSI of hydraulic pressure to produce perfect drum shells that exhibit superior tone, optimal resonance, and extreme strength.

Championship Maple Tenors feature fully rounded bearing edges, providing the rich, warm sonority for which Pearl tenor drums are known.

Pearl SuperHoop II Rims provide outstanding durability for years of playing without warping or rust.

Constructed of Aluminum Alloy, the tension casings and lugs are built to endure seasons of use at modern high-tension tuning.

6mm case-hardened tension bolts hold pitch securely without pulling or breaking.

Z-Plate Spacers give your tenor configuration a secure hold without any give or play between the drums.

Championship Maple tenors are available in Shallow Cut configurations, removing the depth from the shell's skirt to provide a lightweight, agile option. Shallow Cut tenors offer a tightly focused articulation yet have the warm, round Pearl tenor sound that has become the industry standard. The shallower shell depth results in reduced overall weight, making these tenors easier to carry — perfect for modern drumlines and bands.

Championship Maple tenors come stock in 2 classic, durable wrap finishes:

#33 Pure White
#46 Midnight Black
 

Championship Maple tenors are also available in Varsity Series Lacquer finishes.

8" / 10" / 12" / 13"

Shown with CXBB1/B Backbar (Sold Separately)

6" / 8" / 10" / 12" / 13"

Shown with CXBB1/B Backbar and BBS6S/B 6" Mount (Sold Separately)

6" / 6" / 8" / 10" / 12" / 13"

Shown with CXBB1/B Backbar (Sold Separately)