Pearl's Competitor Marching Tenor Quad Set brings professional–grade sound projection to the field with its precisely engineered 8"+10"+12"+13" configuration in striking white finish. The CMT Competitor series combines exceptional value with high–performance features, built around robust 6–ply Poplar/Kapur shells that incorporate rounded bearing edges for rich, full–bodied tonal response.
The innovative sonic cut design on the shell bottoms ensures your sound reaches every corner of the stadium, projecting that commanding presence audiences expect from quality marching percussion. Lightweight zinc lug casings work in harmony with super–rigid steel hoops to maintain precise, consistent tuning throughout demanding performances.
Practical design elements enhance both durability and playability, with protective rubber tom trim safeguarding the shell bottoms from wear and lightweight aluminium tom spacers maintaining perfect positioning. This thoughtful construction approach ensures the instrument remains reliable and performance–ready across extended marching seasons.
- 6-ply Poplar/Kapur shell
- Shells offer strength, value and enhanced presence
- Rounded bearing edges
- Eliminates unwanted overtones for superior clarity
- Sonic Cut shells
- Maximizes resonance, focus and clarity
- Die-cast zinc tension lugs
- Die-cast lugs are designed for years of heavy duty use
- 1.6mm Steel Hoops
- Offers strength and durability, and even head tension
- 40mm spacers
- Keeps the spacing of the toms to a minimum for easier cross play and balanced weight distribution
- Lightweight
- Reduced weight makes this drum suitable for all age groups
- Available in #33 Pure White and #46 Midnight Black covering
- A durable finish to compliment any uniform
Competitor Snare Drum shells feature 6-ply Poplar/Kapur shells crafted by Pearl’s Superior Shell Technology. The wood combination produces excellent response in mid to low registers, as well as the full frequency tone you need for a full sounding tenor drum. Competitor Tenors prominently feature fully rounded bearing edges that provide full head to shell contact, increasing the energy transfer to the shell, and create maximum shell resonance. Competitor Series drums bring together traditional materials and legendary Pearl craftsmanship to create high quality tenors at a tremendous value.
Pearl’s Superior Shell Technology 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 exact consistency of the wood for optimum resonance. Finally, the plies are formed in high-temperature moulds with 1000 PSI of hydraulic pressure to produce perfect drum shells that exhibit superior tone, optimal resonance and extreme strength.



