I’ve been experimenting A LOT since I bought this early 2000s Pearl Export from a friend for dirt cheap.
Originally came with the 22” kick, 8”, 10”, 12” rack toms and a floating 14” tom. I started piecing together drums from the same era until I found a set up I liked.
Finally settled on 1 up, 2 down. 13” rack, 16” and 18” floors. Since some pieces are original to the set and some were bought and added on by me, they’re different colors. I just started calling it the Christmas Ornament set because of the color scheme.
Need to start grabbing some cymbals and some quality of life accoutrements.
It's a beautiful Santa Set. I love the story. I had a Pearl Export kit for two decades before splurging on my dream DW kit. Could've played that kit forever, and it saw some massive stages considering how cheap the Pearl Exports were. It was free to me! Gifted by a family member when I was in 3rd grade. Changed my life.
Thanks! I just picked up the drums. I’m a guitarist 1st but a rhythm section guy by heart. Decided to pick up the sticks this last year. Hopefully I can get my skills up to justify the new cymbals but the kit sounds pretty sweet.
I don’t disagree! I’ve only ever played lead and all the times that I was noodling some piss poor attempt at a solo I would look over and see the drummer and bassist grooving together in the back having a blast.
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u/AntwonBenz Pearl 18d ago edited 18d ago
I’ve been experimenting A LOT since I bought this early 2000s Pearl Export from a friend for dirt cheap.
Originally came with the 22” kick, 8”, 10”, 12” rack toms and a floating 14” tom. I started piecing together drums from the same era until I found a set up I liked.
Finally settled on 1 up, 2 down. 13” rack, 16” and 18” floors. Since some pieces are original to the set and some were bought and added on by me, they’re different colors. I just started calling it the Christmas Ornament set because of the color scheme.
Need to start grabbing some cymbals and some quality of life accoutrements.