What if each drum in your drum set was engineered as an instrument unto itself. Each tom designed to respond perfectly within the confines of its respective frequency without compromise over any other area of your kit. This is the mission behind Reference Series. A complete set of individually engineered, incredible sounding drums.

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Bearing Edges

Next to the selection of wood, nothing influences the overall response and tonal dynamics of the drum as the bearing edge. The bearing edge is the energy portal from the drum head to the shell. This is why the Reference Series incorporates 3 unique and task specific edges to optimize the tonal characteristics and dynamic range of each component. Each bearing edge is task specific to maximize the dynamic range of each component. The 45° bearing edge used in the construction of the snare shell allows the inner 6 plies of Birch and the outer 14 plies of Maple to unite in a highly focused area. The inner plies of Birch provide exceptional cut while the outer Maple plies balance the sound by providing warmth and resonance. This in turn allows all of the available energy from the 20 plies to project dizzying sound pressure levels while maintaining extraordinary sensitivity.
45° Bearing Edge
The 45° bearing edge on Reference snare shells brings all 20 plies into play by promoting a tightly focused shell contact area for extreme sensitivity and maximum volume. The six inner plies of Birch provide a resilient crack that is balanced and warmed by the 14 outer plies of Maple. The ultimate balance of power, projection and resonance, Reference Snare Drums are unlike anything that you have ever experienced.
Rounded 45° Bearing Edge
The rounded 45° bearing edge featured on our 8" thru 13" Toms offer cutting attack and projection, balanced with solid punch. This edge promotes a finely balanced interaction between the individual wood plies that allow the smaller toms to sing with cutting clarity without premature decay. The journey of the energy from the head to the shell has a more direct path.
Fully Rounded Bearing Edge
The fully rounded bearing edge provides the ultimate solid punch and resonance by raising the overall contact area of the head to shell. This allows maximum kenetic energy transfer from the head into the shell, resulting in maximum shell resonance. This is the logic for using this edge on toms 14" to 18" for thunderous tom fills. Our 18" to 24" bass drums utilize this edge for a deep solid punch and sound pressure levels that can be felt as well as heard.



 
 
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