Where did you buy them from? I received the drum set when I was a mere ten years old, one year after beginning formal drum lessons. Disclaimer Ok, thats good to know! Interesting review. What else contributes to the potential sound of your shells? Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Pearls SST construction process ensures roundness and a perfect bearing edge. And often they dont state whichof the manyversions of this kit fromthe past 30 years they are referring to. I was wondering if you have had a chance to play a kit with the new hybrid poplar/ mahogany shells? The drum is very similar to that of the Pearl Reference Series.
Ive refinished the drum set twice now, taking it down to a natural wood finish and then painting it white. Yet throughout the wide variety of Pearl Export drums kit produced by the company, there was a use of other kinds of wood, including maple, birch, carbon fiber and even tamo and bubinga. 
The wrap is white and in great condition. Heres an image I found on Instagram of what my kit initially looked like: //SOLD// Off to serve a young gentleman for many years! The kit features a 22x18 bass drum, 12x8 13x9 and 16x16 floor toms and a 14x5.5 snare drum. If youre looking for other options, be sure to check out my roundups on the best drum sets for beginners and my favorite drum sets for kids. One word of caution: Pearl Export quality cannot be bought for nothing. AndI think its a good price too, since other sets in the same price rangemight come with better wood (birch), but dont have any hardware included. However, Andrew asked about a kit his son could grow with. In contrast to the less expensive Pearl Roadshow (part of my best beginner drum setreview), you get one more so-called boom stand to mount a third cymbal on. Id go with the EXX725, but then again, perhaps a wider range is exactly what youre looking for. Something went wrong. Ive never cut any additional holes into either shells or heads for durability purposes and Ive not experienced anything out of the normal wear and tear with my drums (that also goes for the time when I played the Pearl Export).
Great youre looking at the Export. I dont see anything inherently wrong with the mounting system. None of them have Youtube videos, but you can see the Export @ metal action here. The new Pearl Export is made of hybrid Asian mahogany and shells. If youre like me, bear with me for sound examples and the power of tuning. Youve heard many conflicting viewsabout the Pearl Export Series? The only times I cut a hole into my bass drum head is when my kit is supposed to go into a studio or on a stage where the sound engineer insists on having the mic inside the bass drum. Each variant of the Export kit is listed in the table above, though the differences are merely cosmetic. The process creates theultimate acoustic air chamber,allowing the drum to resonate longer. Finally andcontrary to many other sets, the Pearl Export also comeswitha pedal that doesnt only look nice: It is modelled on Pearls professionalEliminator model and widely considered the best pedal for its price: Unfortunately, cymbals arent included. A snare that is leaps ahead of any Export kit.. However, the drums are in good condition and ready to be played. Throughout my 22 years of drumming, Ive spent money on overpriced gear and time on ineffective lessons. Using these shell mounts is often a burden when adjusting clip-on microphones or taking the drum off. With their double-braced stands, thehardware that comes with the Pearl Export (830 series) is sturdy and will last a long time even if youre constantly playing live andassembling / disassembling your kit. The Pearl Export EXL mirrorsthe EXX725S package, but comes with a lacquer finish (hence EXL). The shells are much thicker and they are not as loud. I have never been a big fan of Pearls hardware in general(my heart lies with DW and Yamaha). What also does well in terms of tone is Pearls Opti Loc mounting system on the toms. I didnt make my self clear sorry, I meant to know if between Pearl roadshow and Pearl export it is worth it to spend more 200 and buy the export or it is not worth. Would the Pearl Export be a great kid for a 6 year old who is starting his drumming career? Youre absolutely right, that was hiccup on my part. A hole in the bass drum serves 2 purposes: If you decide on doing it, heres a simple method. Thanks again. If you're looking for a really well-made set of shells that you can keep for years and play all styles of music, this is a great choice. Ive been playing drums for 4 years and I need to go to the next level. Ive been obsessed with drums and percussion (especially all the gear) since day one of playing. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. And consider going for the Export EXX with the smaller bass drum (20 instead of 22). It looksfar more pleasing to the eye, as you can see the wood grains through the color. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. However, I can only wonder how you could even remotely compare the snare from the EXX kit which is, lets face it, the cheaper end of wood shells. This a fancy way of saying that the shells resonate very well, because they are airtight. But: how tall is he/she? I read that the TH701 Tom holders come with the shell pack but I doubt the floor tom legs. I play in a progressive/death metal band, and Im very fascinated by the nightshade model. Becoming collectible since they are almost vintage (if you can believe that), these drums are a good investment as well. And dont touch them if you dont. I just recently purchased an EXL kit and the tom mounting is solid. I am trying to identify the wood my bass drum is made from. I bought my first Export kit in 1980, and still have it. 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If thats different for you, and you want maple sounds, then Export wont be for you. That means, the set is more glossy and you can see the wood grains. But: pleaseconsider thatmost peoples ears arent that well-trained. Poplar is generally found in lower-priced drum sets while higher-priced ones use maple. Home Hi Nick, Donner DDS-520 Review Best Kit for Beginners. The reason behind this is that the top drum manufacturers dont produce cymbals and vice versa. My Snare is 13 x 6.5 and 25mm thick. What do you think of Pearls Export Series of drums? USED 1990's Pearl Export Select 5PC Drum Set, Green Lacquer. The snare you reviewed is 14 x 5.5 and 7.5mm thick. The hardware isnt my favorite, as stated prior, but my opinion is subjective and comes down to taste. Ive detailed a solid list ofboth budget and professional drum thrones, so be sure to give that a read unless you feel confident playing with a folding chair.
About Poplar and Asian Mahogany whereas the Pearl Reference snare is 6 inner plies of birch with 14 plies of North American Maple. I just bought a crystal beat drum set after playing on a vista lite for 20 years. So youll need to buy cymbals andif you dont want to spend a fortune (more than the set) by buying each cymbal individually, you can check out my best budget cymbal pack review. Yet: there literally are a hundred different models of it floating around the market, so I cant really tell you if $400-500 is a good deal without knowing at least the year it was produced in.
The EXX725, by contrast, doesnt have that hole, but gives you a smaller tonal range. My first drum kit was an Export, and I still use the kit to this day. In any case, for a current Export model, this would be a good price. So in this Pearl Export Series review,youll get one complete opinion based on hands-on testing and thorough research. The kit build is stronger than ever before and is a perfect choice for those up and coming drummers. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pearl refrained from drilling a hole into the two upper tomswhich gives them yet some more resonance. If you need more height customization, youll need to upgrade to a tom holder like the Pearl 900 Series Tom Holder. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Now Ill help you avoid both! For current Export models you can often find good deals yourself by just searching Amazon for a bit. Sure, you can never know, but who am I to judge that without knowing anything about Andrews son. Pearl has teamed up with REMO drum heads(my favorite head company)for the stock heads on the Export kits. Or do you have a question left? We are also throwing in a full set of drum bags and a case for the cymbals! I havent had the chance to play them myself, but have talked to a few drummer friends who liked them well. I have a Crash drum (190 ) it have a trashy sound, I checked your two guides for Pearl Export and for Pearl Roadshow, and my question is: is it worth the price difference? Combined with dampening products like Moongel or Snareweight, the toms are incredibly versatile depending on the situation. When I was a kid, my parents bought me a Pearl Export Select, which was the higher-end model at the time. Still, you wont achieve recording quality with the stock heads. Thats not 100% accurate of course, but comparing their sound to your Crash will give you a rough estimate.
reviewed this- as a double bass pedal here, other people willjudge you based on how youand your drum set look like, find the right heads for your purpose through this article, Hi-hat stand, straight cymbal stand and boom cymbal stand from the 830 series, Compatible with all major music software / DAWs. But even on a budget you can replace the latter with good headsand make that kit ready for anything even studio recording. Of course, better in all those statements reflects my subjective opinion, but you can easily check if it aligns with your taste by listening to the videos Ive provided of the Roadshow or Export in action. Hi Yannick first let me say thanks for a very insightful and thorough review of The Pearl Export Series. I like deeper and bigger-sounding toms, so if youre like me,go with the 725, which features the 12, 13, 16 configuration. Contact Us, The Current Pearl Export EXX and EXL Series, Pearl EXX Configurations No Lacquer Finish, Pearl EXL Configurations Lacquer Finish, both budget and professional drum thrones. No not for a 6 year old, because if he doesnt like drumming after a year you wasted 700$. The Roadshow is a step up from your Crash, but assuming youre getting better and better and playing more and more in front of people youd want to upgrade the Roadshow in a few years time too. Hey Yannik, I have just ordered the Pearl Exx drum kit.
Oops, looks like you forgot something. Thats unfortunate, but it is also normal fordrum sets in that price range. Hey Andrew! While this increases the tonal quality, you wont be 100% versatile when positioning the toms. Is worth it to spend 200 more dollars to buy an Export or is there not a big difference between the two? As Pearl is a Japanese company and also manufactures there, chances are the wood is from Japan. These stands are more versatile than straight ones,and can come in handy if you want to position your crash cymbal above the toms. Should I spend more money on a Pearl Export? thank you, Dean, Your email address will not be published. Thanks for sharing! I was lucky enough to be a part of the sampling process! (I say potentially, because the tone also depends on the heads and their tuning. Cymbals do not come with the Pearl Export. Plusyou can fix it: buy good newheadsand tune properlyand your Pearl Export set can sound as fabulous as this: (You can find the right heads for your purpose through this article.). Wishing you lots of fun and success with the kit! I know many metal drummers who swear by the Export. And Ill tell you why I think Pearl Export drums still make for one of the most reliable beginner-to-intermediate drum sets out there. Find the gear & lessons that'll quickly get you up on stage. This way he/shell be better able to reach the toms, and soundwise it makes no considerable difference. If you crave a convenient, mobile drum kit that is and Freedrum is exactly what you need. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Very cool Andrew, I hope hell have lots of fun with it! The Pearl Vision 13" Tom comes with no mounting system attached. Check out, for example, this Export at a few dozen bucks less. And in the case of the EXX and EXL, Pearl usespoplar. Trying to find the review, lost 20 minutes, now I give up. The EXX725S gives you a wider range of tones than the EXX725, but has a kind oftonal hole in between the 12 and 16 tom. goodaye yannick, whats your take on nil breather holes in these drums as i rationalize that a degree of choking and shell stress etc is prominent without them. If I would start all over again and my parents offered me a Pearl Export top start with, Id be over the moon.