The Right Foundation for Your New Kit Are you building your drum kit a la carte? Then GearNuts recommends giving it a firm foundation with the Pearl Export EXL bass drum. The EXL 18" x 22" bass drum is an upgrade to one of the worlds best-selling drum series. New, thinner 6-ply SST shells of poplar and Asian mahogany give the Export EXL bass drum a clear, open voice and balanced tone, with plenty of attack to match its bounteous depth. The EXLs deluxe lacquered finish and matching wood hoops look even richer than past Export Select series, while new upgraded features, including insulated hoop claws and stock Remo heads, make it sound better than ever. The Pearl Export EXL bass drum comes drilled for and fitted with the BB-70 dual tom holder plate, ready to accept standard 7/8" tom arms.SST construction yields a tougher, more toneful drum The Export