Pearl Masters Maple Complete Kit

Pearl Masters Maple Complete Kit - Drummer's Review

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6 жыл бұрын

Here's our review of the Pearl Masters Maple Complete Kit. Filmed at Middle Farm Studios, August 2017. For full specs, more reviews and the latest drum news, head to: www.drummersreview.com

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@seppopyykko6300 2 жыл бұрын

Where is this guy now.? He used to always give great and natural reviews. Now the new the new guy is great so nothing bad on him but this guy just always had an excellent natural sense to him in all reviews.

@harrisonsmith5825 6 жыл бұрын

Loving the refreshing unbiased reviews on this channel. Much appreciated and subscribed!

@leivabernie 6 жыл бұрын

This kit is a Brick... HOUSE! It's mighty mighty....

@alanmccartney3159 6 жыл бұрын

Great review guys - this kit sounds amazing and great value too.

@charlesfranklin3533 6 жыл бұрын

I Love Me some Pearl Master's Drums. They are the Bomb. Kudos to You Pearl Family. Keep Up The Great Work.

@danielmitchell5615 6 жыл бұрын

I have this kit with the addition of an 18" floor tom. It is the black mist finish and I love it.

@that-avr-drummer 6 жыл бұрын

Do the toms go out of tune easily like he said here?

@danielmitchell5615 6 жыл бұрын

mgdrummer78 I don’t find it too bad. Yes, it does fall out faster than my previous kits though.

@that-avr-drummer 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Mannifest110 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, how did you tune your set with the 18er Floortom?

@kevmilton11 6 жыл бұрын

I just received mine yesterday. Toms sounded great right out of the box! Make sure people know that each of the new MMC drums are 28% lighter than the original Masters. Same strength, but lighter. Have an original Masters and was amazed by the lightness, but impressed with the power and tone. Can't wait to get them on the stage! FYI: Pearl will not be including the Optimounts moving forward. They will have to be ordered separately.

@mttgilmore5 Жыл бұрын

Really? That’s a bunch of crap

@davidsuprenant893 3 жыл бұрын

These are great drums.Ive owned pearl export,BRX ,masters maple, and reference kits.This is a bargain at this price point.The sound guality,fit and finish are impeccable. For someone wanting a fabulous kit that don't break the bank you can't go wrong with these.These are pro quality with out the staggering price tag.

@drummerjeroensimons 6 жыл бұрын

Great to see you Nolly, you rock man!!!

@MichaelRampage 6 жыл бұрын

I remember when I was in the market for a new kit, I had my eyes on the Pearl Masters. Ultimately went with a Mapex Saturn, but man this kit has tone. Can't go wrong with those E22S on toms too.

@jamesadams7131 6 жыл бұрын

I own a Mapex Saturn myself and I love it! I've played all maple shells since 1984 and I'm really dig'n' these hybrids.

@ShawnxEdge 6 жыл бұрын

Your Saturn is a much better set of drums!

@pauluscarteris 4 жыл бұрын

Shawn Edge Not necessarily. Mapex Saturns certainly seem to scratch the itch for some people, but there’s no evidence that they are better, or certainly “much better” than Pearl Masters kits. They certainly pioneered the ~$1500 modern pro-level market, though. But these days most companies have caught up, offering similar quality at a similar price.

@jimkoklarinis3230 4 жыл бұрын

By far the nicest set under $2000

@riced7 6 жыл бұрын

I've got this kit. 6 piece. Natural Matte. Love it.

@egostarter 5 жыл бұрын

great sound of kit!

@marcelmedema001 3 жыл бұрын

Nolly is awesome in everything he does!

@larrytate1657 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great, would like to see how much it warms up with coated heads.

@scottsiegner5239 5 жыл бұрын

I liked the sound on the maple complete kit. Can you share the Tom and kick tunings please?

@Slipstream0001 2 жыл бұрын

My student brought these around so I could help him tune them, sounded great to me, I’d happily own a set.

@joegaspari8153 6 жыл бұрын

I have the old MCX kit in Mocha Tamo, and do like it, however outdated. Thick shell = higher pitch. I notice a difference with the MMC's as they produce a lower note due to the thin shell. I bought my set in 2014, so no real need for a new kit. To warm up the toms I switched batter heads to coated ambassadors. To get a lower note, I would need to go to coated or clear emperors. I only posted this for anyone with an MCX who wishes they had the new MMC.

@andyham6094 6 жыл бұрын

Love how nolly swears by Meinl byzance cymbals. But PLEASEEEEEEE review the new generation tama starclassic BB hyperdrive or the new generation tama starclassic full Bubinga either one with the updated hardware brought down from the star line. That hardware, quick lock brackets, quick lock and air cushioned floor tom legs, mounting system is all a game changer and I think nolly would have rave reviews about that for a gigging drummer who sets up and breaks down and needs it to be done fast and have the same exact position and angle everytime. Also the feel of the kit when you play when the toms bounce back slightly at you is just the best feeling in the world with the rubber isolation inside the brackets. Tama is killing the game and it’s all at such an affordable price.

@DrummersReview 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, we have requested products from Headstock, who represent Tama here in the UK. Unfortunately this has not been forthcoming, despite several requests. If would like to see reviews of Tama products, please contact Headstock on 0121 508 6666 and maybe suggest that you would like to see their products. We have tried but to no avail.

@DarthSander 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with Andy. Please add review of Tama Drums in particular the Superstar hyperdrive maple. Thanks

@Mannifest110 5 жыл бұрын

Hello I have the same drums in Caviar ... How is this drummer tuned to get that sound?

@roybeckerman9253 5 жыл бұрын

Pearl make great snares.

@jamesfranklin8269 5 жыл бұрын

I Love it in piano black bass 24x16- rack 8x7 10x7 12x7 - floor legs 14x12 14x14 14x14

@blakegowan6623 4 жыл бұрын

This kit sounds slamming!

@underpressureman 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think a 13" Pearl Masters Complete Tom(the Green Sparkle one) would make a good recording tom, or is there quite a few better options in a similar price range? Im trying to piece together a recording kit/collect drums for recording options, and have the chance to grab one new for $70. Just looking for some opinions.

@barrymonroy7138 6 жыл бұрын

I want this kit. It's sitting at a Gitar Center near me as we speak

@bobbyarmenta6707 4 жыл бұрын

Did u get it????

@barrymonroy7138 4 жыл бұрын

@@bobbyarmenta6707 Nope. Its too expensive 😭

@markomarkovic5729 3 жыл бұрын

@@barrymonroy7138 Then buy used Masters - MMX (5mm, 4ply + re-rings) or MRX (7.5mm, 6ply), both sound incredible. Or you can buy late 80s/early 90s pre-Masters MLX kit, also 6ply, 7.5mm premium maple, it's even more affordable. There was also great sounding 6ply birch BRX Masters Studio, which featured mix of premium Scandinavian and Hokkaido or northern Japanese birch (same used on Recording Custom, vintage Superstar and Granstar), those sound really special. And of course, earlier BLX kits were also great. I hope that helps a bit😀 P.S. Check this out, I found it on reverb, it looks like a good deal, it's even cooler than a common MLX kit, plus it's "Made in Japan": reverb.com/item/35527716-vintage-pearl-3-piece-shell-kit

@aarthoor 4 жыл бұрын

Why did Pearl want you to use that tom mounting method with both on one stand? It's my preferred set up BTW.

@wade123davis 5 жыл бұрын

Ive seen a Pearl Masters SST in the Pearl drum shop?

@WhyTheHorseface 4 жыл бұрын

that is a NICE finish.

@claudeabraham2347 Жыл бұрын

Very lovely!

@shotwarriormetal8388 3 жыл бұрын

05:26 does anyone knows if this get out of tune more than usual? Im a hard hitter so it would be annoying If i had to tune a lot.

@LifeWithNateDawg 5 жыл бұрын

Brick House intro 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

@Hoprgras 4 жыл бұрын

Not a Pearl Man, but God, that sounds Awesome!

@robinshutedrums Жыл бұрын

Would a Pearl Masters SST All Maple Shell sound similar?

@adrianlyord5300 2 жыл бұрын

The intro sounded like " Brick House " from the Commodores !

@stixnfeet7818 Жыл бұрын

And the Dennis Chambers snare??

@Oneness100 4 жыл бұрын

What is the size of that room? L x W x H?

@JazzyJonas 5 жыл бұрын

You could spend twice as much on a kit that doesn't sound this good.

@Hoprgras 4 жыл бұрын

But one that does sound this good, and twice as much, is the Yamaha PHX.

@savagehenry5158 4 жыл бұрын

or you could spend half as much and get the tama superstar classic, which sounds as good or better.

@Hoprgras 4 жыл бұрын

@@savagehenry5158 These days, a ton of drum companies has stepped up their game. Even in price point. So it boils to your taste. I'm firmly a Yamaha Man, but I can't say they are the best though. Got a lot of appreciation from other drum company sounds.

@markomarkovic5729 4 жыл бұрын

@@Hoprgras I couldn't agree more. There are so many great options at this price point today. But the most important things are the heads and tuning. Hoops and bearing edges are also important, but not as much as heads. Flashy finishes and wood type aren't that important. I don't want to sound like a fanboy, but I think the best value for the money is Mapex Saturn. Whenever I played these kits, they sounded wonderful.

@aristotle5698 4 жыл бұрын

**cough** DW

@matrixmodulator 5 жыл бұрын

4:31 he says the floor tom is a littlel bit : xxxxxxxxx i dont understand what word he said, can someone tell me? What is the problem with the floor tom?

@TheKingaSwing 5 жыл бұрын

Matrix Modulator he said hamstrung.

@matrixmodulator 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheKingaSwing oh thanks :)

@andrewmcalister 6 жыл бұрын

How would these compare to a Gretsch Renown RN1? Any thoughts? Much appreciated!

@ofdrumsandchords 5 жыл бұрын

I had two kits Gretsch, an american custom, and a vintage something, don't remember the exact name. Great sound, powerful but you can't tune precisely with 5 rods on a 12 " tom. One of my students owns a reknown maple, but I heard it in a resonant room so I can't help you. I tune my drums on notes, so I like Pearl, yamaha, sonor, tama. Gretsch ? never again.

@Monsterdrumma 4 жыл бұрын

Andrew McAlister If you haven’t decided yet the renowns! Gretsch never play out of tune and sound amazing in any room unlike most all other brand kits. I own two USA customs and have played an RN1 house kit and it was awesome! Gretsch also have more character then pearl imo! These are nice though it is a win win just Gretsch for the win when comparing.

@roybeckerman9253 4 жыл бұрын

Lacks the warm vintage sound, if that’s your thing. I love the vintage sound.

@galleryofrogues 4 жыл бұрын

Roy Beckerman True, but for that modern sound, this is great.

@pauluscarteris 4 жыл бұрын

Roy Beckerman Tuning, touch, micing, and head choice make all the difference in the world. If you check out Ken Loomer’s videos he pulls out perfectly serviceable vintage sounds out of his MCT.

@roybeckerman9253 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Carter Yes, Ken is a master.

@roybeckerman9253 4 жыл бұрын

Sam Haas I love both modern and vintage, but vintage a bit more. Depends on the music you are playing too. Fittings and hardware are far better on modern drums, also.

@AMDpc067 Жыл бұрын

@@galleryofroguesthey offer this same kit in the master “pure” model which is vintage maple design. Pearl offers both which is great

@tertuliusmederick7895 5 жыл бұрын

Nice sounding kit. Brick house though.

@ofdrumsandchords 5 жыл бұрын

The snare drum is not a maple complete, but a maple reserve if I judge by the lugs.

@joshua7tyone 5 жыл бұрын

It's the new Dennis chambers aluminium snare .. 12 over 8 lugs => kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atFmerGnptXeZGg.html

@ofdrumsandchords 5 жыл бұрын

@@joshua7tyone You're right. I didn't think to count them !

@timcline161 5 жыл бұрын

Have to give Pearl credit. They send kits for review. Where's Tama? Yamaha has Tour & recording custom kits tested. It annoys me about Tama. Now, imho nothing cooler looking than Tama. But, Pearl are willing to supply gear. I've been able to find multiple distributors with individual drums ready to ship. Bass drums, toms. This is important down the road when you need to grow. Tama? Yeah, your cool. But you won't be around much longer if you continue to neglect drummers needs.

@DrummersReview 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments Tim. We have requested it several times from the UK distributor Headstock, but they are simply not interested in engaging with us. It's a shame, as we have had to reply several times on this front to viewers. The reviews cost them nothing, but shipping the gear. You would think they would like there products seen? In the last 28 days on DR, viewers have watched over 100,000 minutes of our video reviews. Like I have said to others, maybe some consumer pressure will work if you post something on their social media. Very best wishes, and thanks for watching subscribing. DR

@gabrielemartino2466 Жыл бұрын

sad to hear about its poor tuning stability... The sound is great though

@rangatang5548 3 жыл бұрын

this is my dream drum kit, i would sell my organs for this

@hyda-jameshill1035 5 жыл бұрын

Brick House!!

@BlondPanda 6 жыл бұрын

NollyNollyNollyNollyNolly

@mttgilmore5 3 жыл бұрын

It sure got to be better than the MCX series was

@MichelMedranoBrindis Жыл бұрын

a little more attack, mcx sound warmer

@mttgilmore5 Жыл бұрын

@@MichelMedranoBrindis ya it’s hard to get warmth out of the MCX’s . I’ve had mine for a few years and I’m just now getting to the point where I’m happy with the sound of them. To me they were a botched item. They made them too thick. They want to tune up badly. Now finish I’m extremely happy with the finish .they look fantastic. But that’s what I paid for was a look and a name. Not a functional professional drum kit.

@MichelMedranoBrindis Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gN2DprmKqZa7cps.html

@MichelMedranoBrindis Жыл бұрын

That's with evans UV2. Maybe try getting superhoop 2

@davidmartin6959 4 жыл бұрын

pearl master made in china ?

@bogartsandoval 4 жыл бұрын

David Martin Taiwan

@huss03 6 жыл бұрын

A classic case of Dunning-Kruger drumming

@cDisturbed. 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the difference between this and the decade?🤣

@olfartdrummin8627 6 жыл бұрын

It's made in China and IMH0 their workmanship will not last, like say a Greatch USA kit. YEAH because of labor cost and state subsidies China can compete in certain markets, but no thanks! I have a 1968 near mint condition (50) year old Ludwig Classic. Now that's quality!

@davidsuprenant893 3 жыл бұрын

Other than your Ludwig drum shells,I'll bet the lugs,hoops,all the hardware was made in probably China or TAIWAN. As far as there craftsmanship is concerned, they will stand the test of time.Most of the MANUFACTURES hardware comes from overseas. Only a select few manufacture the hardware in the usa.There price tags reflect that price dramatically. Pearl builds great drums sir,I've owned many kits over the years.Have you ever checked out a set of pearl drums at a shop? I think you would be very surprised by there craftsmanship regardless if it's a $700 export kit,or there masterwork drums.Check them out.

@oskarfield8696 2 жыл бұрын

Its made in Taiwan

@dougfinlay7531 6 ай бұрын

China have great craftsman. Gretsch USA have been known to ruin a kit.

@steventodd5983 4 ай бұрын

Made in Taiwan, as are all Pearl kits other than Masterworks. Lots of drum snob comments on here, Pearl shells are good, scarf joints in the shells, this kit is made with North American Maple, Pearl have always had great hardware too. For the price this is well worth the money. I’ve seen Ludwig and Gretsch kits come out of their respective factory’s with all sort of problems wrap peeling off , the wrong badges on the drums and the hardware isn’t as good as Pearl.