New Reference Colors and Features for 2008

Pearl's Reference series, the most acoustically advanced drums in the world, offer even more features and colors in 2008 to make it one of the most impressive looking and sounding drumsets available. Six brand new finishes are now available with Reference: Shimmer of Oz (#198), Inca Gold Burst (#302) and Ivory Pearl (#330), Black Pearl (#331), Red Pearl (#332) and Purple Metallic (#333) will combine with a selection of Masters Premium finishes to give Reference a total of 27 premium finish options.

New for 2008, Reference drums will now come fitted with Remo Clear Emperor drumheads for the toms, Remo Clear Powerstroke3 drumheads for the bass drum, and an exclusive Remo "Window" drumhead for the snare batter drumhead so that the task-specific shell configurations, thicknesses and bearing edges are all clearly visible.

Lastly, Reference drums will now be offered in your choice of Chrome ©, Gold-Plated (G) or Black Chrome (B) Drum Hardware.

Reference List Price: $4,499