Not really new here, but I don't believe I've posted on this particular forum before. So I'll start off my first post by showing off my newest drum kit.
I've been a 'Yamaha guy' for the past 20+ years, and last year when I decided to have my "Dream Kit" made for me, I went out and sampled all the major manufacturer's offerings. I was VERY surprised after all my research, to realize that Pearl was the way to go (for ME). I've never been a Pearl lover, but after seeing the quality in their Reference line, the customization possibilities in their Masterworks line, and their willingness to work with me on the custom nature of my kit - they won me over completely. I still have other kits that I love, and those manufacturers continue to make excellent gear, as well. But my new Pearl is everything I ever wanted in a drum kit. I hope you enjoy looking at it as much as I do. )
2009 Pearl Reference / Masterworks in Wine Red finish with 24K Gold Hardware (drums and stands).
14x5.5 Snare ***Masterworks 10-ply 2Birch/6Maple/2Birch
22x18 Kick (Reference)
22x18 Kick (Ref)
16x16 Floor Tom (Ref)
14x14 Floor Tom (Ref)
12x8 Rack Tom (Ref)
10x8 Rack Tom (Ref)
8x8 Rack Tom (Ref)
6x7 Rack Tom ***Masterworks in Reference specs. This is the first ever 6" hybrid shell (maple/birch) drum manufactured by Pearl. It came with Pearl's SuperHoop II's, but I've placed diecast hoops on it. After seeing mine, I know a few people that also have ordered one for themselves...including a Pearl endorsed artist***
Drum Rack is an older Pearl DR-110. It also has an upper tier that I haven't used with this setup.
I have actual full stands in all 24K gold, should I ever decide to go rackless. For now, though, I prefer the clean look of the rack.
All hardware/stands are Pearl, except for DW 9000 series pedals, HiHats, and Remote HiHats.
I've been a 'Yamaha guy' for the past 20+ years, and last year when I decided to have my "Dream Kit" made for me, I went out and sampled all the major manufacturer's offerings. I was VERY surprised after all my research, to realize that Pearl was the way to go (for ME). I've never been a Pearl lover, but after seeing the quality in their Reference line, the customization possibilities in their Masterworks line, and their willingness to work with me on the custom nature of my kit - they won me over completely. I still have other kits that I love, and those manufacturers continue to make excellent gear, as well. But my new Pearl is everything I ever wanted in a drum kit. I hope you enjoy looking at it as much as I do. )
2009 Pearl Reference / Masterworks in Wine Red finish with 24K Gold Hardware (drums and stands).
14x5.5 Snare ***Masterworks 10-ply 2Birch/6Maple/2Birch
22x18 Kick (Reference)
22x18 Kick (Ref)
16x16 Floor Tom (Ref)
14x14 Floor Tom (Ref)
12x8 Rack Tom (Ref)
10x8 Rack Tom (Ref)
8x8 Rack Tom (Ref)
6x7 Rack Tom ***Masterworks in Reference specs. This is the first ever 6" hybrid shell (maple/birch) drum manufactured by Pearl. It came with Pearl's SuperHoop II's, but I've placed diecast hoops on it. After seeing mine, I know a few people that also have ordered one for themselves...including a Pearl endorsed artist***
Drum Rack is an older Pearl DR-110. It also has an upper tier that I haven't used with this setup.
I have actual full stands in all 24K gold, should I ever decide to go rackless. For now, though, I prefer the clean look of the rack.
All hardware/stands are Pearl, except for DW 9000 series pedals, HiHats, and Remote HiHats.