Welcome to the Vintage Drum Section

[Hook]

We've had many requests for a Vintage Drums section, so here we are, you asked for it, you got it.

With guys like Carl and Gene, vintage Pearl gurus, pretty much anything vintage Pearl related, we can answer, this is the place to discuss it and all other vintage drum related topics.

Fire away gang.

All the best,

Hook

[BroKenSticKs]

Awesome. Thanks Hook. :)

[DeadSkinMask]

good deal Nate....:D

[iCe]

i'm not into vintage drumkits, but way to go hook! :)

[bonzonerd]

YES!!!!

Thank you so much!

[Carlos_Melendez]

Cool. Thanks man.

[random hero]

Dude, then delete the hardware section. Use general drumset discusion.

[Funk Yard]

Thanks!

[3timesround]

Just noticed this now and I have been on for an hour... I thought cymabl talk seemed a bit far up the page...

[Mr. B.]

Hooray!

Thanks Hook!!!!

[kev]

Wait - this hasnt been on for a whole day, has it? I think i missed it :o

[Tju85]

The PDF has been craving for a section of this nature.

[colinsk8s]

Awesome Hook!

[A_Perfect_Tool]

Thanks Hook, this is really cool. I love vintage kits!

[Roar!]

Yey! :)

[hotrodder]

Thanks Hook

[Holybanana]

Cool ;)

[NeilPeartFan]

Wow! Hook, you're doing a great number to the forum....And it rocks! Thanks! :)

[bonzonerd]

After all my nagging it has finally been achieved!!!

*I'd like to thank my mom, dad, HOOK!!!*

[Drummer519]

I can't believe we got two new PDF sections in one day. This ratio is quite amazing. :D BTW, what are we saying is the definition of "vintage"? How old does an item have to be?

[hotrodder]

In the car world here over 25 years goes in the vintage and veteran sections of the classifieds ..

Maybe Carl or one of the vintage kit guru's has an opinion on this ...

[bonzonerd]

I would say from 1950-1980, maybe earlier, but no later then 1980. At least not what I'm into.

[BroKenSticKs]

This section is becoming quite good already. :)

Its like PDF had another child...

[fledgehog]

I can't believe how long it took me to see this section :eek:

Great idea too! ;)

[bonzonerd]

Great idea too! ;)
Thank you :)

[CusK]

w00t!

[CRAZYREDHEAD]

I absolutly love this section! In the radio world, anything 10 years or older is considered a classic, and auto's is 20 years.

[CRAZYREDHEAD]

But Vintage?

[gypsyman74]

what years were pearl drums made in the USA during the 1980

[Mr. B.]

But Vintage?

Vintage is usually considered 25 years, but I don’t think there is really any hard and set rules. I‘m sure most here would enjoy seeing any thing that's no more that just “out of production”.

Antique = 100 years, but lots of people will accept 50+ years.

-Mr. B.

[way2manydrums]

WOW Mr B...That makes me 5 years away from being vintage..That sucks! :p

[Mr. B.]

That makes me 5 years away from being vintage :p


Well “Uncle Way2manydrums” that’s an interesting way to parse your words...

But I’m in the same boat, in fact I’m only 4 years away from being considered antique by some 00**

[AndJustice4All68]

it seems nobody really looks at the vintage section

[bonzonerd]

I do all the time.

[AndJustice4All68]

me too, i have a vintage thread on here is why

[kirksher]

I have an extender 5 piece kit I purchased new in '85. I'd like as much info as possible like what years they were made, etc... The finish is damaged and I would like to restore it to original (brown flash). Any hope?

[davej]

My first Pearl drum set was a three piece black pearl I bought for $149 in 1964. Anybody seen/have one of those?

davej

[Mr. B.]

Welcome to the forum!

That would be a pretty early one, before the “professional” line of drums circa 1966

Check out Pearls official history page...


http://www.pearldrum.com/03_nuupdts/edu/products/history.html


No doubt the shells were luan and the badges were oval flat metal with the vent holes in the big red P.

-Mr. B.

[davej]

I really don't remember what the shape of the badges were. I was just a poor GI and the owner of the shop took pity on me. Let me rent to buy the set. After I paid it off, he threw in the cymbals (hi-hats, a crash/ride & stands). Cymbals and stands were used. Snare was hard to tune, but the tom and bass sounded pretty good (for a rookie!). Lots of fun...and made some extra bucks.

Dave

[davej]

Forgot to say...thanks for the link. Will check it out.

Dave

[jabo]

any info out there on a set of pearl drums covered in black or white simulated pebble grain leather? i would like to know how rare or valueable they are nowdays. please contact me. thanks, jabo

[Stant Bryan]

I have a set of Pearl Prestige Session Select drums. I have asked quite a few drum techs. and have searched the Pearl website, but have had no luck getting info on them. I would like to know when built, construction and anything else pertinent. Thanks.

[stephngail]

Looking for information on my set as far as value. 7 Piece set (2 Bass, 2 Tom tom, 2 floor toms, 1 snare) and 4 symbols

Tried to upload pics but couldn't get it to work. New to this. Anyone's help would be appreciated.

Thanks for any help I can get.

[vintage-pearl]

I just bought a second kit. Its a 1970's Pearl Maple Concert tom set. But the badges are missing. Does anyone know where I could get badges?

[AL PERCIVAL]

One of my first professional kits was a 1977 Pearl Fiberglass concert tom series kit. I used it from 1977 to 1984.

[wduck]

I have as my primary kit, an 8pce. 1985 Pearl Superpro GLX series in black.
They are the best sounding kit I have ever had, and always get compliments on their sound. Quick release lugs work like a charm.

[wduck]

I have as my primary kit, an 8pce. 1985 Pearl Superpro GLX series in black.
They are the best sounding kit I have ever had, and always get compliments on their sound. Quick release lugs work like a charm.,

[ShortyScott]

My school has the standard 5 piece pearl although its from the eighties so its pretty bad like with tuning and all it still sucks it even has the mufflers under the head.

[drumin_n_singin]

what are these. i have used them as throw down drums. i am moving out of state and some day would like a nice set of vintage drums, are these it? or should i get rid of them and do some research after the move?

[nusantara]

We've had many requests for a Vintage Drums section, so here we are, you asked for it, you got it.

With guys like Carl and Gene, vintage Pearl gurus, pretty much anything vintage Pearl related, we can answer, this is the place to discuss it and all other vintage drum related topics.

Fire away gang.

All the best,

Hook
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Good Start !
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~chf.

[woodman36]

We've had many requests for a Vintage Drums section, so here we are, you asked for it, you got it.

With guys like Carl and Gene, vintage Pearl gurus, pretty much anything vintage Pearl related, we can answer, this is the place to discuss it and all other vintage drum related topics.

Fire away gang.

All the best,

Hook
dear gents, I have A 1969 pearl wood fiberglass kit dbl. bass 2 toms 16*16 floor ,what was this model called and is it possible to find parts ..thanks woodman36@myway.com

[3pearlkits]

dear gents, I have A 1969 pearl wood fiberglass kit dbl. bass 2 toms 16*16 floor ,what was this model called and is it possible to find parts ..thanks woodman36@myway.com

Hi Woodman36,
I see you are new to the forum so welcome!
I suggest you start a "new thread" with pictures of your kit so we can have a look...
Also put in the thread what parts you are looking for.

There were a number of series/models released in 1969.

Cheers

[razz]

what do you class as vintage drums

[erwinner]

I say 25 years or older. Some say 20. So 1984 or before. IMO.

[omalley]

I have mlx drum shells painted black inside is this factoy?

[DLX100#]

I have mlx drum shells painted black inside is this factoy?
The only maple shells with black inside i know of is GLX-series. But they are the same shells as MLX.

[pearlygates]

Will have these home tomorrow with a photo thread before they go into restoration mode..

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/X7drums/Drumkits/MXPearl001.jpg

Does anyone know for sure or is there a way to find out what the factory edges were cut at on these shells? I have heard double 45s...?
I have done a quick inspection of the shell's integrity before I handed over the cash..they seem in round and have decent edges.
I plan to work to restore this kit to its original condition and any information I can glean from this thread will be helpful. When did Pearl start spec'ing Super Hoops on the MX? does any one out there own one of these kits 83 model?

The drum sizes are;

14x24" (virgin) kick
10x14" rack tom/BT-1
12x15" tom (probably won't use)
16x16" floor tom

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/X7drums/Drumkits/MXPearl010.jpg

[Drum Stick]

I would love to have a good vintage drum set. I am just so picky I cant find one that i like.

[erwinner]

I'm so picky I need 1/2 a dozen. ;)