My Pearl Reference kit!

[Kris_jazz]

Ok, so here's some pics of my new Pearl Reference kit..

NICE, I'm in a state of envy! How much did they set you back? New cymbals too? What the Manhattan Ride sound like, I bet it sounds so good, but what hats (I know they're HHX) are they? They have a huge bell.

What's the other kit?

Haha, are you ever going to need the hats up that high? Is that why they're called hihats?

[Kris_jazz]

Originally Posted by Chip

NICE, I'm in a state of envy! How much did they set you back? New cymbals too? What the Manhattan Ride sound like, I bet it sounds so good, but what hats (I know they're HHX) are they? They have a huge bell.

What's the other kit?

Haha, are you ever going to need the hats up that high? Is that why they're called hihats?

Thanks a lot! In USD, I think it would be like 5500$ , for the drums, hardware and new cymbals ........ :(
That's because here in Norway drums cost way too much... The Manhattan Ride sound very nice! The hats are HHX Groove Hats, very crisp, I like them a lot! And there's a 18" HHXplosion crash, also very nice..
The other kit is my old one, a Pearl ELX. Sounds nice that too, and I use that mostly when practicing with my metal band..

Very, very nice Reference series, lovely simple setup and a great cymbal setup too. You really are all set for everything. I thought that ELX was a higher end series like a Session at a long glance; lovely finish on that too. I know what you mean about high prices outside of America, not fun is it? Congratulations on two lovely kits.

I hate international prices. $5500 USD converts to approx. 7200 $AUD but probably would sell for 10000. But hey, if I get a kit worth that much, I'll pop over to the other side of the country and get me a nice set of Solid Jarrah Brady Drums! Dunno what I'd do for cymbals though.....

Yes, congrats on the 2 amazing kits (and cymbals..... I WANT YOUR CYMBALS.....and your kit..hehe)!

[figure_02]

so ur also from norway? cool :)
i know the prices suck

Wow, it is about time someone on here bought one of those things! Very nice looking kit. What is the blue kit in the background? (lugs look like pearl or yamaha, but I'm not familiar with that color).

STu

Originally Posted by Stu_Strib

Wow, it is about time someone on here bought one of those things! Very nice looking kit. What is the blue kit in the background? (lugs look like pearl or yamaha, but I'm not familiar with that color).

STu

Stu, it's an ELX in what I believe is 'Blue Mist Fade' stunning finish.

[cymbals~FEAR~me]

Wow, amazing kit man. But where are the specs? Another thing, what happened to you bass pedal? Wow man, thats a great kit. Get some sample of that thing on here!

[Kris_jazz]

Originally Posted by Stu_Strib

Wow, it is about time someone on here bought one of those things! Very nice looking kit. What is the blue kit in the background? (lugs look like pearl or yamaha, but I'm not familiar with that color).

STu

Thanks! The other kit is my Pearl ELX, the finish is called "Blue Mist"

[Kris_jazz]

Originally Posted by cymbals~FEAR~me

Wow, amazing kit man. But where are the specs? Another thing, what happened to you bass pedal? Wow man, thats a great kit. Get some sample of that thing on here!

Thanks a lot!

Specs are:
20x18
10x8
14x14
13x5 Omar Hakim Sig Snare (Pearl)
All Pearl hardware
Cymbals:
Sabian HHX:
14" Groove Hats
18" HHXplosion Crash
20" Manhattan Jazz Ride

[Kris_jazz]

About the pedal..
I forgot it at a friend of mine's place about a week ago, and I haven't had the time to get it back.. But I will asap!
Meanwhile I have to borrow the one from the other kit..

[Jookbox]

nice kit! a 4 piece reference is my dream kit. i also have an export kit. the difference in sound must be huge. what an upgrade.

[Drummer Karl]

As I can see in your nick name...you like jazz music! That is a preeeetty kit!!

but my favorite is of course the Manhattan ride...man, that thing is awesome!!

Karl

[Danny]

how's the bass drum sound? I mean, i know it sounds good, but do you think it has a large tuning range? Like, you could tune it well for jazz, rock, metal? Because i guess the smaller you get in bass drum size, the more compact and wet-like-attack-y they get? Just curious!

[Wegadrummer]

Wow, that is my dream kit.. I simply love the refrence sound.. deep and warm...

[Class A Drummer]

wow thats so nice. is a reference better then masters? i hear people say it is and i hear people say the oppostie.

[Drummerboy3940]

how do you like that Omar Hakim snare? I have heard good things about. How does it sound?

[cdawg_2010]

sweet kit! hows the hhx explosion, and have you played the aax exploson and is it better

[T.Underhill]

Originally Posted by Class A Drummer

wow thats so nice. is a reference better then masters? i hear people say it is and i hear people say the oppostie.

IMO they're better. They use a combination of woods (Birch, Maple, and African Mahogany) and bearing edges for maximum response and to make the "most acoustically advanced drums in the world"

[Kris_jazz]

Originally Posted by Danny

how's the bass drum sound? I mean, i know it sounds good, but do you think it has a large tuning range? Like, you could tune it well for jazz, rock, metal? Because i guess the smaller you get in bass drum size, the more compact and wet-like-attack-y they get? Just curious!

I haven't had time to experiment a lot with it yet, but it sounds really amazing after just a quick tuning..

[Kris_jazz]

Originally Posted by Drummerboy3940

how do you like that Omar Hakim snare? I have heard good things about. How does it sound?

I've tuned it quite tight, so it has a really nice crack and it's very loud! It has a very cool timbale-sound when the snares are off.. Very nice

[Kris_jazz]

Originally Posted by cdawg_2010

sweet kit! hows the hhx explosion, and have you played the aax exploson and is it better

The HHXplosion is very nice, loud and everything. Cool bell, too..

[Mr. DrummerMan]

cool kit mate : ) : (

[AronMapex]

Dude, thats a AWSOME kit :D I love the color :)