Vision Series Pictures Thread

[TommySalami]

Post pics of the vision series here!!

[TommySalami]

from the pearl site

[TommySalami]

a few more

[Cinematic Sam]

i like the lugs on these.

[TommySalami]

on the lugs: The Vision lug design is more agressive, yet its lines denote a certain refinement. I liken them to having a stance akin to a Dodge Charger or a character reminiscent of some of the current Dodge/Chrysler line work in 2006-2007 models.

...and if you think that is over-thinking it a bit, well, that's how much we think about this stuff....but in the end, its all worth it. ;)

[Lar-Ge]

So these are the first Pearl drums that are made in China. To be honest I'm not very excited about this new Vision-series drums.
Pearl's answer to Tama's Superstars?
And the ISS tom mounts should have been Optimounts instead.
Sorry, but I don't see the point in launching this new series of drums from Pearl.

[GTHO_PhaseIII]

So these are the first Pearl drums that are made in China. To be honest I'm not very excited about this new Vision-series drums.
Pearl's answer to Tama's Superstars?
And the ISS tom mounts should have been Optimounts instead.
Sorry, but I don't see the point in launching this new series of drums from Pearl.

They're the new Exports. Pearl can't just ignore that market. Optimounts would drive the price up, which isn't the point with the Vision series.

[militantmandy]

They're the new Exports. Pearl can't just ignore that market. Optimounts would drive the price up, which isn't the point with the Vision series.


exactly. pearl had to move with the times. the export was severley lacking in several departments.

[grypmatthias]

Vision = the new exports?

But the export series still exist; one version "below" the vision series and one version "above" (the maple ones)... it's weird and unclear to me.

I do like the red finish below the silver sparkle one though!

[paradiddlediddle]

i really wanna hear these drums in person. i really like what i see so far with the vision series, especially the laquer kits, look real nice :)

[wsgnst]

Vision = the new exports?

But the export series still exist; one version "below" the vision series and one version "above" (the maple ones)... it's weird and unclear to me.


I could be wrong, but I assume the Vision uses different hardware since it is built in China while the Exports are still built in Taiwan. Due to those differences, maybe they felt it best to distinguish the two lines. For example, the Gretsch Catalina Birch is made in Taiwan and the Catalina Maple is built in China and they have nothing in common with each other and to have them named under the same series seems strange since they share no common parts.

[Private_Snowball]

yeah apparently the vision is the (poor mans reference) fro what al said to us in a thread once.

i actually quite like these but they could do with some new snazzy colours.

[GTHO_PhaseIII]

Vision = the new exports?

But the export series still exist; one version "below" the vision series and one version "above" (the maple ones)... it's weird and unclear to me.

I do like the red finish below the silver sparkle one though!

The EX, EXR and ELX lines have been replaced with ECX, which replaces the Sessions. Seeing as the Exports have moved up the ladder, the Visions fill the spot left by the EX/EXR/ELX-series Exports.

[Tom Reyns]

I like the looks of these badges. I like almost all Pearl badges except the new masters and the signatures...

[hmartin]

Hi all!

How much does a VLX series cost?

[AL PERCIVAL]

yeah apparently the vision is the (poor mans reference) fro what al said to us in a thread once.

i actually quite like these but they could do with some new snazzy colours.

They will have some new finishes down the road.

[Against]

Silver sparkle is my fave finish for all sets of drums, it looks great on the Visions.

[GTHO_PhaseIII]

I thought the EX was still being made?

Not to my knowledge. Clarification, Al?

[Danuk]

So far so good.. these are lookin pretty good. Would like to see more pics of clear birch.

[AgateDrummer]

Not to my knowledge. Clarification, Al?
EX kits are still being made.

The lineup goes:

FX
EX
VSX
VLX
ECX
MCX
MRP (and other Masters Premium kits)
REF
MW

[TommySalami]

cmon, guys, pictures!

[lessmeansmore]

carrying pearl forward ....

[Genius Switch]

I'd choose the Vision over the new Maple Exports.

[AL PERCIVAL]

cmon, guys, pictures!

For kits in this price range the Super High gloss UV finishes are of spectacular quality. No cutting corners here. Check out the lug gaskets and brass insert tension rod receivers.

[TittoBluni]

Beautiful!

[Son of Shub-Niggurath]

I'd choose the Vision over the new Maple Exports.

Why's that?

[McEvoy]

Why's that?


Same Question.

[Jonnty0]

I would choose the new export, because for an extra $60 (at massmusic) you get all maple, instead of maple/basswood.

[Son of Shub-Niggurath]

I would choose the new export, because for an extra $60 (at massmusic) you get all maple, instead of maple/basswood.

You mean birch/basswood.

[Sir BlackHeart]

they look absolutely beautiful, imo

[rejectedsuperstar]

I think this set sounds amazing at least off the videoon pearls site.I'm impressed and i think this might be a new replacment fpr my ex that seems to not be so to my likings at all....and o yea new 2ply protones on these things i wounder how nice there going to sound im excited and also happy i love birch shells :D

[Genius Switch]

I'd choose the Vision over the new Maple Exports.

Why's that?

Same Question.

Please see this thread.
http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showthread.php?p=1851846844

[Genius Switch]

they look absolutely beautiful, imo

That do look excellent, but I can't stop starring at your avatar either.

[AL PERCIVAL]

a couple of NAMM pics from drumrock.com

[nova]

Al,
Are you Peter Chris? Do you or have you filled in for Peter Chris? I hope you don't think I'm totally stupid; but when I look at your kits I see Peter Chris and the rest of Kiss. To me they represent a change in feelings from the early 70's (Peace) to "leave me alone or I'll kill you!" attitude. I was infatuated with the look which spoke vollumes of internal changes, so I bought an LP and I loved the sound.
00** I love the look of the vision in Strata white and am trying to decide on getting a standard EXR in Strata white, get the new Vision; Birch and Basswood plied for each drum; or just keep playing my Pearl Export Xmas kit of dark green, deep red, and strata white expansion pack. These colors go amazingly good with each other and they are alternated tastefully naturally. I keep looking and drooling for all strata white, but I have everything I could ever need allready. The band is happy with my xmas colors. They sound good. My brain goes buy buy!!!
:confused: :) :)

[TommySalami]

Al,
Are you Peter Chris? Do you or have you filled in for Peter Chris? I hope you don't think I'm totally stupid; but when I look at your kits I see Peter Chris and the rest of Kiss. To me they represent a change in feelings from the early 70's (Peace) to "leave me alone or I'll kill you!" attitude. I was infatuated with the look which spoke vollumes of internal changes, so I bought an LP and I loved the sound.
Pretty sure he's Al Percival

[nova]

I love that BRX and it changed the way I view wood grained drum kits. I want that one too!! I think I could charge it and sell my kit, and then I think that is many hours at the dread factory. Your kit is "pure Hottness" and I'm raving too, but I'm not a critic. I mostly enjoy.

[AL PERCIVAL]

Al,
Are you Peter Chris? Do you or have you filled in for Peter Chris? I hope you don't think I'm totally stupid; but when I look at your kits I see Peter Chris and the rest of Kiss. To me they represent a change in feelings from the early 70's (Peace) to "leave me alone or I'll kill you!" attitude. I was infatuated with the look which spoke vollumes of internal changes, so I bought an LP and I loved the sound.
00** I love the look of the vision in Strata white and am trying to decide on getting a standard EXR in Strata white, get the new Vision; Birch and Basswood plied for each drum :confused: :) :)

I'm not Peter Criss, the pics you saw was me playing Peter Criss in a KISS Tribute band from 1998-2004.

[*Emo*Chunks*]

Vision = the new exports?

But the export series still exist; one version "below" the vision series and one version "above" (the maple ones)... it's weird and unclear to me.

I do like the red finish below the silver sparkle one though!
visions seem to take place of the export, as the export goes up into more of a range between sessions and the old export(between because they still have similarities to the old export such as the iss mounts)

[Patonk1]

Damn that black fade finish looks hot, keep them pic´s comming

[AL PERCIVAL]

Damn that black fade finish looks hot, keep them pic´s comming

The black fade looks as nice as the Reference Twilight fade. We were inspecting a few and the similarities and quality in the Vision UV Super Lacquer hi-gloss is outstanding wood grain patterns are stunning.

[pls-138]

Is the steel snare that comes with these kits really the same as a regular sensitone?

[AL PERCIVAL]

Is the steel snare that comes with these kits really the same as a regular sensitone?

this sensitone is made exclusively for the Vision series. It is not the standard Sensitone Elite STE1450 model. The Vision sensitone shell is a 1.0 beaded steel shell, the hardware is completely different. The lugs are the new TLS-55 Tube style lugs and the strainer and throw are different then the standard sensitone elite. I've played it, its a very nice full sounding snare with a wide tuning range and tonal clarity.

[TommySalami]

Closeup of #233 Amber Fade

[RUSSH]

I really like how they went back to Amber Fade and chrome hardware.

[cezegg]

I really like how they went back to Amber Fade and chrome hardware.
i dont... :(

[heresy]

I really like how they went back to Amber Fade and chrome hardware.

I think it's much better with black hardware

[hmartin]

I would choose the new export, because for an extra $60 (at massmusic) you get all maple, instead of maple/basswood.


Yes, $60 extra and you get an ECX Shell pack. VLX comes with hardware.

[TittoBluni]

and the VLX is birch/basswood

[Hilbert]

Are there already pics of the Amber fade and Black fade in a shellpack set? I mean a regular drumset??? I just see some Strata white and Ruby fade. I love the Ruby fade, just a pure beauty!!

[AndJustice4All68]

the lugs...are they single point or double point penetration into the shell?
they appear to be two, and i always thought single point was better (thats how it is on my mapex)

[TommySalami]

stolen from Al in another thread

[kari_convention]

found it on ebay

http://members.aol.com/viewtop/explodie/vision.jpg

the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/PEARL-DRUMS-VLX-VISION-SHELL-PACK-22-12-13-16-14_W0QQitemZ280103241205QQihZ018QQcategoryZ64441QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

[swable]

They look good to me, wonder how they sound

[TommySalami]

They look good to me, wonder how they sound
At least one person on here has played one at a GC.
There's a thread about it somewhere, check that out

[skywalker2]

god these kits are great! I never noticed the bass drum spurs, they look so much nicer than even the ecx ones.

All ya need is some superhoops and maybe the optis and you are sex.

[skywalker2]

al any chance of a shot of the visions sensitone close up?

[skywalker2]

another beaut....

[skywalker2]

sorry it got cut off, but there wasnt much left anyway!

[TommySalami]

sorry it got cut off, but there wasnt much left anyway!
We're not missing anything with what got cut off

[Stevie D]

I played one at GC and they sound just as good as the Sessions.

[The Dorian]

I played one at GC and they sound just as good as the Sessions.

Are you sure about that?

[skywalker2]

I played one at GC and they sound just as good as the Sessions.


wow really? an sbx i'm assuming right?

I'm still torn between these and some superstars...the visions pulls me in the sense that i think i like the finishes more, and the inner ply is birch, which suppossedly determines the quality of sound. (superstars, while made of birch, have inner and outer plies of basswood, the birch is in the middle.)

I like the superstars because i wont have the desire to change the hoops right off the bat.

[Cavvyjack]

is that tom mount fully penetrating, or just where it's attached to the drum?

[Genius Switch]

non-penatrating my friend. the ISS clamps onto the top hoop,

[Cavvyjack]

no no, I meant on the bass drum. The vision's equivalent of the Forum BB-3

[skywalker2]

the bb3 plate on the visions is a minimal contact plate...it does not sit flat on like the export/forum's bb3 plate.

I hope that the bb3 plate cover will still work with the visions though!

[Genius Switch]

the tom arms still go through the kick shell right?

[metaldrummer91]

i really like the vision badge looks really professional. i think my favourite badge out of all of pearl's drums.

[The Dorian]

the tom arms still go through the kick shell right?

Yeah, they do. Well with the way mine are set up they don't, they're just sitting in the little plate.

[skywalker2]

visions seem to take place of the export, as the export goes up into more of a range between sessions and the old export(between because they still have similarities to the old export such as the iss mounts)


exports have not really moved up, unless you are talking about the ecx, and even then, its just a shell pack, has limited hardware, older lugs and bass spurs and only the tom arms are really new. (well except for the shells.)

exports still exist in ex trim below the visions. Its safe to assume that the ecx has more uplevel shells, but the visions is a much better package and def a bigger step up than the exports of the past. (pre ecx.)

[skywalker2]

AL you got anymore of clear birch? Man that finish shows some nice woodgrain!

[Slaptastica]

isn't the export series getting discontinued for the new visions?

[skywalker2]

the exr and elx versions are. The regular (ex) exports are sticking around to cater to the market of drummers who need a good kit with a decent shell, but a low price. Then there is the export custom, which is basically an elx with a maple shell; almost a debadged sessions if you will. And they sport no new shell hardware, just better tom arms, and have no cymbal stands; they are offered only as shell packs.


Make sense?

[Slaptastica]

the exr and elx versions are. The regular (ex) exports are sticking around to cater to the market of drummers who need a good kit with a decent shell, but a low price. Then there is the export custom, which is basically an elx with a maple shell; almost a debadged sessions if you will. And they sport no new shell hardware, just better tom arms, and have no cymbal stands; they are offered only as shell packs.


Make sense?
WOOHOO!!! that's exactly what i was hoping for cause i'll probably just get an EX i dont need the fancy wraps and stuff :D

[TommySalami]

stolen from weldrum

[Stevie D]

Are you sure about that?

Positive. You listen to 311, you don't know what good sounds like.

[The Dorian]

Positive. You listen to 311, you don't know what good sounds like.

Chill out dude you take everything so personal. It was only a question, I wasn't doubting you. Now that I own a Vision, I agree that it does sound very much like the SBX.

No need to bash my favorite band :(

And if you're referring to Chad Sextons drum sound...then you don't know what good sounds like. Those OCDPs are badass.

[weldrum]

Cool Tommy!! Here's another!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/weldrum/Picture023.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/weldrum/Picture021.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/weldrum/Picture024.jpg

[TommySalami]

that finish is gorgeous

[Strat-Master]

i liek the ruby fade, but i agree the vision is definately pearl's answer to the tama superstar. Still great drums from what i hear. Although i do love my superstars

[The Dorian]

i liek the ruby fade, but i agree the vision is definately pearl's answer to the tama superstar. Still great drums from what i hear. Although i do love my superstars

I don't see what's so bad about "answering" the Superstar and other brands. What do you expect them to do, just let other brands make better deals and just sit there and do nothing?

Alot of people are upset about the Visions just because Pearl is staying with the market. I don't see just what the hell is wrong with that? In fact, I'd be upset if Pearl DIDN'T answer the Superstar, Sonor 2007, and other intermediate level kits.

[TommySalami]

who cares, this is a pictures thread

[skywalker2]

I don't see what's so bad about "answering" the Superstar and other brands. What do you expect them to do, just let other brands make better deals and just sit there and do nothing?

Alot of people are upset about the Visions just because Pearl is staying with the market. I don't see just what the hell is wrong with that? In fact, I'd be upset if Pearl DIDN'T answer the Superstar, Sonor 2007, and other intermediate level kits.

i don't think people are upset with its existance as much as they are with its lack of 2 reasonably useful features.


I don't think he meant anything by this though.

[skywalker2]

Positive. You listen to 311, you don't know what good sounds like.


wow this was helpful :rolleyes:

he was just asking a question.



drummerman, 311 is awesome. chads overall snare sound is great, and while it would never be my main snare, it defintely has its purposes.


and no i have no pics to offer this time around. :p

[silver swan]

i dont like any of the vision colours!!

[Stevie D]

Chill out dude you take everything so personal. It was only a question, I wasn't doubting you. Now that I own a Vision, I agree that it does sound very much like the SBX.

No need to bash my favorite band :(

And if you're referring to Chad Sextons drum sound...then you don't know what good sounds like. Those OCDPs are badass.

I don't take that many things personally, if I ever respond to you in a negative way, it's because you were being a douche. Chad Sexton is a really good drummer, I really don't care for 311. I just know how to piss people off.

[skywalker2]

i dont like any of the vision colours!!



i like most of them, just don't LOVE any of them.


al mentioned to me that they would be rolling out better wraps and painted finishes next year...they just needed to find something to do with all the old exr wrap i guess.

[jess7]

Pretty sure he's Al Percival


they are the best fineshes for visions. i want to buy them all.drool!!!!!

[1337Drummer]

I would like to see some newer version of the I.S.S. tom mounts. One that kind of "cradles" the drum without making contact with its shell and the drum hoops.

[skywalker2]

it probably wouldn't be iss. most mounting systems touch the hoops in some way. the ones that don't usually hold on to the screws themselves.


if you want a pearl system that 'cradles' the drum, look to optimounts. otherwise, guagers rims would be a good bet. but they are not cheap and neither are optimounts.


there is a way to have 2.3's on the visions without chaning your mounting system type; there is an iss made for superhoops. its probably not worth it though, as you have to change you iss system to the one that takes 2.3's. For that, you might as well just slap optimounts on the visions right off the bat; and then change hoops later.

[The Dorian]

if I ever respond to you in a negative way, it's because you were being a douche.

I don't see how I was being a douche. All I did was ask a question.

Chad Sexton is a really good drummer, I really don't care for 311. I just know how to piss people off.

That, you do.

[The Dorian]

i dont like any of the vision colours!!

Lol how sad.

I love all the lacquers. I'm not too familiar with all the wraps.

Amber Fade, Black Fade, Ruby Fade, and Clear Birch are all so sexy. I now wish I would've gotten Clear Birch instead of Amber Fade. :(

[skywalker2]

hey don't worry man, your color is still great!

the wraps are bascially the old exr wraps ,the strata white, blue, red and black, and then gun metal sparkle, which i like a lot.


I wouldn't mind them switching out all the stratas except for white, and adding some more sparkles.

we need some more fades too; like a green fade and cobalt fade.

a solid green mist would be incredible.

[Chaos-Drummer]

I really like the visions with wraps or with laquers, but in my opinion Pearl should sell them with superhoop's 2.

sorry for my English ;)

[EricLThomp]

a few more

which finish is correct? the 2 pics of the red fade side by side look very different. the left looks like a dark wine or maroon-ish, while the right looks like a bright or blood red. so, which is correct?

[EricLThomp]

a few more

http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=265972&stc=1



which finish is correct? the 2 pics of the red fade side by side look very different. the left looks like a dark wine or maroon-ish, while the right looks like a bright or blood red. so, which is correct?

[EricLThomp]

a few more

http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=265972&stc=1

http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=265973&stc=1



which finish is correct? the 2 pics of the red fade side by side look very different. the first looks like a dark wine or maroon-ish, while the second looks like a bright or blood red. so, which is correct?

[Animalkilldrum]

My New Visions:) at the Kewadin Casino in Sault Saint Marie Michigan!

[EricLThomp]

Which mic kit is that and how do you like it?

The Gun Metal Sparkle looks really NIIIIICCCEE!!!!

How does the kit sound? Are those clear emperors and a coated emp snare?

[Animalkilldrum]

There the shure pg series and yes clear emps on toms clear powerstoke on kick and coated emp on snare and they sound better than my export elx i just got rid of(almost as good as my silver sparkle brx):) The mics work very well for anywhere I've played,Im sure the beta series would make a big diff in the sound reproduction.Thanks Mark oh and thats an ev n/d series on the snare (i didnt need the steve ferrone mik'd)

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

Wow, the way those red lights reflect off the gun metal wrap is super-sweet!!!

Who woulda thunk it, seeing them at the store on the showroom floor, under fluorescent lights?

[tallica_head]

Can you get visions in fusion sizes?

Cheers
Chris

[loko13]

Can you get visions in fusion sizes?

Cheers
Chris

Yes you can.

[shanmag]

So once these new colours are introduced at NAMM 08, will we still be able to order the old colours? Like if we wanted to order a second bass drum or tom tom?

[AL PERCIVAL]

So once these new colours are introduced at NAMM 08, will we still be able to order the old colours? Like if we wanted to order a second bass drum or tom tom?


Yes you will - I've confirmed that with PMI.

[shanmag]

Excellent - thank you!

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

which finish is correct? the 2 pics of the red fade side by side look very different. the first looks like a dark wine or maroon-ish, while the second looks like a bright or blood red. so, which is correct?

The bright, blood red is closer than the deeper, dark wine. It's still not a dead-on pic, tho. I'm sure it's all with the lighting or maybe someone clicked on the "auto-adjust" in their picture software?

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

Hi all!

How much does a VLX series cost?

Hi- just wanted to answer this question with my personal experience.

I used my income tax return last Feb07 to drop $1300 down on an "a la carte" purchase of a 6-pc. set of ruby fade VLXs at a non-chain music store here in town. I really wanted the 24" bass drum (which thankfully has 10x2 lugs) and the 14" hanging TT. I spent far too much on my H-2000 ($199 at GC in Raliegh, I'm currently holding a grudge), $199 on my Chad Smith, and $99 on the S-2000.

Size Item Retail Price

24X18 Bass Drum $750 $445

16" Tom $330 $180

14" Tom $300 $175

12" Tom $230 $135

10" Tom $220 $115

14X6.5 Chad Smith $460 $215 (but I was charged $199)

$2290 $1265

S2000E Snare Stand $200 $99 (I bought this separately)


NO TAX INCLUDED


I am sensitive that I didn't get the best deal ever, however, I have been given free stuff, like an Emperor X snare head and a Rhythm Tech (pre-tensioned) active snare system, and GC gave me free Paiste cymbal cleaner, a 24" Remo muffl for $1, a free Gibralter double click pad, and 50% off an LP Rock Ridge Rider cowbell. They also have in their data system to sell me my DR-503C with 1 free CH-2000S cymbal boom arm, all for $300. I'm sorry if I failed to be a tight-wod, (please don't be mean to me), but hopefully this might paint a picture for those who wish to do the same, that is, NOT buy a typical shell pack. UGH!

Rob

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

16x16
11x14
9x12
8x10

Sorry, I excluded the proper dimensions above.

[Got_Milk]

Do you have any pictures of the kit Rob? Or did you just order this kit? Sounds incredible. Similar sizes to what I'd like to get.

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

Do you have any pictures of the kit Rob? Or did you just order this kit? Sounds incredible. Similar sizes to what I'd like to get.

(I know this is off the original topic, and for that, I am sorry for giving into the temptation to reply in front of everybody. Please forgive me!)

Aw man, let me tell you, I am just DYING to get some pictures up- but I have a few roadblocks- I need a camera (I want to buy a Sony DSC-W80), plus, I'm still saving up for the rack (including gyro tom arms, and the angling clamps, and at least 4 cymbal boom arms), and I want to upgrade all the rims to die cast, and the tension rods to stainless steel, the metal washers to black nylons, and of course, the I.S.S. mounts to the new aluminum Optimounts. That's $300ish for the rack, probably another, say, $450 for rack parts, $150 for the Optimounts, $70-80 for the SS tension rods, $12ish for the washers... The biggest part is done, now I have to get all these peripherals, which means I'm still looking at some $900-1000 to go! Bare with me...

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to vent/brag/talk about me. LMAO. I love all you guys, and trust me, I can't WAIT to show off my pride and joy!!!!!!

I suppose, though, I could give you a taste of what I got so far? I'll attach a pic or two- mind you, they're with my cheapie camera-phone.

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

A couple more pics- but it's just of my bass drum- I'm trying not to touch my other drums for now. I don't have cases yet and I'm kinda paranoid.

I'm not sure yet about swopping the bass drums hoops. I wanted to see how it would look with them on the opposite sides...

[CatBoy75]

My New Visions:) at the Kewadin Casino in Sault Saint Marie Michigan!
WOW! Your kit looks amazing! I hated the gun metal finish until I saw it in these photos- WOW! Great looking kit. NOW I'm inspired!
-Cat Boy

[ConvertedLudwigPLayer]

A couple more pics- but it's just of my bass drum- I'm trying not to touch my other drums for now. I don't have cases yet and I'm kinda paranoid.

I'm not sure yet about swopping the bass drums hoops. I wanted to see how it would look with them on the opposite sides...


Nice kits. Definitely swap those hoops back to their matching sides. I had a Ruby Fade ELX and it is a great finish.

[shadowdwpp]

My turn to post pics of my kit :)
http://www.shadowdwpp.com/vision.jpg
http://www.shadowdwpp.com/vision2.jpg

[smackenem53]

I couldn't decide between the two finishes, so....

[TWH]

That just isn't right!! **$ ;)

[shanmag]

wwhhaaaa?? lol

the strata white would look a million times hotter with black hardware IMO

[smackenem53]

Please don't give me any ideas! I'm in enough trouble having bought two
Visions! Plus I have an EXR at the rehersal house (it stays there).

I'll post a pic of that set in the export pics section

[shanmag]

lol I was just saying... IMO black hardware with white drums were made for each other! Otherwise black hardware or white drums are meh

[DeadSkinMask]

thats awesome.. i have the same mentality. great looking kits.. very cool!

[kayaun]

Red, definitely.

[smackenem53]

thats awesome.. i have the same mentality. great looking kits.. very cool!

Thanks, DeadSkin. Actually, there IS some method to my madness. I'm 54 years old and WAY past the point where I want to lug around a set to rehersals, then to gigs, and then back home. So I have an EXR at the rehersal house, the White Stratas stay at my house and the Reds stay in their cases waiting for the next gig. (sometimes a long wait!)

I WILL observe you're nuttier about cymbals than I am! lol nice spread!

[.:On The Rock:.]

So you bought two intermediate kits when you could of bought one professional level kit? Sorry, I don't get why you spent your money like this.

[elfmotat]

probably because visions sound just as good as a lot of professional quality kits, so if you can get two then why not?

[smackenem53]

So you bought two intermediate kits when you could of bought one professional level kit? Sorry, I don't get why you spent your money like this.

I'll tell you why - With the right heads, PROPER tuning and good mic tecnique,
I'll put the visions up against drums twice as expensive (except for the snare,
upgraded to Brass Sensitone Elite w/ puresounds)

It's also a matter of practicality: As I said in another post, I'm 54 years old,
and long past the time when I'll tear down & haul & set up one set to rehearsals, then to gigs, then back home. I have a set for everything.

I don't mean to anger those of you who want to spend thousands on one kit.
How much difference you CAN hear, vs. how much difference you WANT to hear is a very relative thing. For me, an older, gigging musician since 1967,
I need good sound, good looks, and good flexibility. The Vision series give me all 3, in spades.

[CUZNRED]

smart move, I am getting a Vision as my 3rd kit. my really nice maple custom kit never leaves the house, I have my 2nd kit at the rehearsal space and the 3rd kit which will be a Vision in Natural Birch will stay in cases for playing out. I may even get 2 Visions cause the price is right. You can NEVER have enough drum kits. I have 4 snare drums and I am not even close to done. Nice kits man, I hope they have some cool new laquer finishes for 2008. A cranbery laquer or a dark walnut laquer would be clasy as hell.

[smackenem53]

Thanks, Cuzn. I was real close to an amber fade - I'll see what they come out with in '08. Sounds like you're VERY well equipped!

[CUZNRED]

I am hoping they come out with a dark walnut laquer or a red mahogany laquer. Would be cool if they offered a matte satin option as well. One of my custom kits is a dark walnut satin stain. 6 Ply keller maple shells. This kit is so reaonant it isn't funny. If pearl plays their cards right they can own the market once again like they did with the old export series from back in the day. WHat I hope they don't do is have a bunch of cheesy wraps and black hardware that appeals to every 10 yr old punk drummer in the world. Keep it classy

[TWH]

I'm just hoping a for virgin bass drum option, and fully finished bass drum hoops. Look at the natural birch finish with the matching hoops and it's no contest as far as the best looking of all the offered laquer finishes.

[CUZNRED]

Agreed, I am getting a nat birch next month. Vigin kick drums would be great too.

[kayaun]

^The BBC-1 masking plate already offers that option. I think it'll be unreasonable to ask Pearl to make virgin kicks since we already asked for the masking plate and they DID grant that wish. I'd say it'd be fair to ask for new kit configurations, ie Tama's Superstar HyperDrive.

[CUZNRED]

I disagree, most people these days want a virgin kick drum. The bracket should be the option, not the norm.

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

I'll tell you why - With the right heads, PROPER tuning and good mic tecnique, I'll put the visions up against drums twice as expensive (except for the snare, upgraded to Brass Sensitone Elite w/ puresounds)

It's also a matter of practicality: As I said in another post, I'm 54 years old,
and long past the time when I'll tear down & haul & set up one set to rehearsals, then to gigs, then back home. I have a set for everything.

I don't mean to anger those of you who want to spend thousands on one kit.
How much difference you CAN hear, vs. how much difference you WANT to hear is a very relative thing. For me, an older, gigging musician since 1967,
I need good sound, good looks, and good flexibility. The Vision series give me all 3, in spades.


Three things I want to say:

1. I just could not agree with you more, and BRAVO on the clear remark that "with the right heads, PROPER tuning and good mic tecnique..." one could get very comparable results to high-end drums

2. I *WAS* considering selling my old Premier APKs, but now... no way. I'm already quite sentimental about them, so now I am no longer on the fence about what to do. I plan on getting into a band when I move back home next year (I get out of the Army in OCT08), so I very much see the advantage to having more than one set now.

3. "How much difference you CAN hear, vs. how much difference you WANT to hear is a very relative thing." Yes, some call it "psychological comfort." I believe high end drums pay off the most in settings where the record company's well-paid producer/engineer is very scientifically inclined to capture the difference that it makes to have high-end drums. Otherwise, you are only pleasing yourself and others that merely like the idea. That's my story and I'm stickin to it. lol

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

I'm just hoping a for virgin bass drum option, and fully finished bass drum hoops. Look at the natural birch finish with the matching hoops and it's no contest as far as the best looking of all the offered lacquer finishes.

Aw man, me too!! I would pay top dollar just to have fully finished hoops for my ruby fade VLXs, (or scarlet fade, IDK which is correct)s. The virgin bass drum option, I believe, exists, but I think waiting for 2yrs, 9mos, 13days to get it is too hard to bare. lol

[smackenem53]

Three things I want to say:

1. I just could not agree with you more, and BRAVO on the clear remark that "with the right heads, PROPER tuning and good mic tecnique..." one could get very comparable results to high-end drums

2. I *WAS* considering selling my old Premier APKs, but now... no way. I'm already quite sentimental about them, so now I am no longer on the fence about what to do. I plan on getting into a band when I move back home next year (I get out of the Army in OCT08), so I very much see the advantage to having more than one set now.

3. "How much difference you CAN hear, vs. how much difference you WANT to hear is a very relative thing." Yes, some call it "psychological comfort." I believe high end drums pay off the most in settings where the record company's well-paid producer/engineer is very scientifically inclined to capture the difference that it makes to have high-end drums. Otherwise, you are only pleasing yourself and others that merely like the idea. That's my story and I'm stickin to it. lol

Hey Rob, Three things:

1. Thanks for catchin' my back

2. Thanks for your service!!!!!!!

3. Nice Avatar

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

No problem,
You are welcome,
and derrr-hrrr,hrr (nods head in rhythm, salivates involuntarily)

[CUZNRED]

Smacks right on the heads/tuning/miking.... I have heard the most low end kits sound unbelievable under mics with the right heads and tuning. I used to have a yamaha stage custom kit back in the day birch/falkata shells, and this thing sounded killer with remo poinstripes under mics. I am sure the visions will perform live, and if you are a bar band gigger/weekend warrier you don't need a top end kit to play out.

[NYR Fan]

Smacks right on the heads/tuning/miking.... I have heard the most low end kits sound unbelievable under mics with the right heads and tuning. I used to have a yamaha stage custom kit back in the day birch/falkata shells, and this thing sounded killer with remo poinstripes under mics. I am sure the visions will perform live, and if you are a bar band gigger/weekend warrier you don't need a top end kit to play out.
CUZ, I can tell you from experience that VSX sounds as good if not better than my former Starclassic EFX! Now of course sound is subjective but the guys in my band swear that my new kit is louder, has more projection, and is overall more annoying in a good way than my previous kit! I have also had the chance to hear it myself since I've had some local cats sit in so I could "get out Front" to hear the kit. I know I sound like a shill for Pearl but man I'm impressed with these drums!

[CUZNRED]

That's good to hear NYR, I have definately decided to get one for myself. What heads are you using w/ them? Are they louder than most maple kits? I love a kit that projects and has tons of attack what config are you using?

[AL PERCIVAL]

Even with the stock 2-ply protone heads, the Vision kit is very punchy, phat and beefy with great attack right out of the box. With coated Remo Emperors or G2's the tonal clarity and warmth really come out. I think the Vision kick drum sound is amazing. They really are a great looking and sounding kit for the money.

[NYR Fan]

That's good to hear NYR, I have definately decided to get one for myself. What heads are you using w/ them? Are they louder than most maple kits? I love a kit that projects and has tons of attack what config are you using?
CUZ, sorry I didn't get back sooner. I am currently using Ludwig Heads. Clear w/Silver Dot on my 10&12 rack toms with the stock resos, Clear,single ply heavy on my 14&16 floor. My 14 is mounted. I am using a clear Evans EMAD with an EQ3 smooth with reso with a 5" hole. I have a 5.5x14 SBX Series snare with an Evans Power Cntr. Dot on Top coated head with 4 small,drilled holes in it for extra dryness. The kit as a whole is lethal! I went with a wrap because my band plays high-energy stuff and there is alot of "crowd participation" with us. I couldn't deal with a laquer kit getting all nicked up and beer damaged. My SMX is my trophy kit,she stays indoors and is well protected. But if you're looking at a Visions, they are the "REAL DEAL!"

[CUZNRED]

Cool deal NYR, not sure if I want to have Grover build me another custom kit or if I will get the Vision. Grover make a killer kit but I will be out over 2 grand and the reason for this kit is so I have a kit I can leave places and not worry. You say they (visions) sound good live? How is the workmanship? Are the bearing edges well done? After going handmade usa custom it's hard to buy off the rack again with confidence. years ago I had a Maple Pacific MX, biggest piece of junk I have ever seen.... I sold the thing practiclly brand new.

[paistefreak93]

damn those are ****ing sic

[pearlygates]

Even with the stock 2-ply protone heads, the Vision kit is very punchy, phat and beefy with great attack right out of the box. With coated Remo Emperors or G2's the tonal clarity and warmth really come out. I think the Vision kick drum sound is amazing. They really are a great looking and sounding kit for the money.
Okay Al!!!! I want one of these shell packs... Now!!!!! Clear birch or....black fade...hmmmmm????? 00**

[Benjammin]

My Vision VSX Strata White... Considering I'm 14 and no job or anything, I can't believe I earned enough for this:

Specs:
Drums: (With added Xmas decoration.. I was forced to put it on :[)
22x18 Bass Drum
14x5.5 Vision Stock Sensitone
10x8 Tom
12x9 Tom
14x14 Floor Tom
16x16 Floor Tom
10x4 Pearl (I think Masters) Snare

Cymbals (... I'm a Sabian guy...)
14" B8 Pro Rock Hats
16/18" B8 Pro Rock Crashes
22" B8 Pro Rock Ride (Perfect *Ping* for its quality/price)
12" HHX Evolution Splash
18" AA China

Hardware:
Stock Pearl 900 Stands
Pearl Eliminator Double Pedal
DW Drop Clutch
Some other Sabian Stands from my old (and crappy) kit as well as ISS mounts, multiclamps, arms, etc.

Kinda hard to see cymbals against walls and that throne on the side is just an extra one.

http://a850.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/120/l_ddfaa3eb8c771f1029534b5d5460cd31.jpg

http://a430.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/79/l_a88f1f97d837f4611e4ab61c7af14a95.jpg

There is a porthole there... but the decorations cover it.
http://a270.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/124/l_4fc08dd4285ab33905873b0313e165a5.jpg

http://a289.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/119/l_b71662ff9af946e67e38dc52484c8420.jpg

http://a993.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/65/l_938a690c7a04a45eaa549059a2db9cf0.jpg

http://a768.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/98/l_b93a3815320ca48b1b7fd86bda481f4f.jpg

http://a747.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/65/l_84c9f5f3a1d65595598169d38b90f6d2.jpg

JUST THOUGHT I'D PUT THIS IN THERE:
http://a467.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/20/l_5e5c7a00553c8e9eb370ecb437fae64a.jpg

[Benjammin]

Oh yeah, in my opinion they sound great. Especially when you know how to tune correctly. Some things you probably need to change like the pedal and Bass Drum Heads. The stock heads are okay thanks to Pearl, but replacing them is next on my list as well as hoops/optimounts (possibly... opinions please) and I have an order for the Joey C. Kit from LP which should add some pop to the sounds of my set. In the end, because of the great price compared to the sound, I would say to anyone in doubt, this is one of the stronger (possibly strongest) semi-pro sets. Having heard this and a Tama Superstar directly next to a Vision, I can say that a Vision is the victor. As for the other kits I have heard them, but don't know enought to compare.

[Phily]

Beautiful kits, I want one.

[Drumming is the way forward]

How do they compare to a Gretsch Catalina Maple?

[Benjammin]

I'm not sure about all the specs of a maple but all the good guys at the shops around where I live say it compares just about side by side.

[Cammenta]

Hey, I'm new here. My name is Cam and I recently got Pearl's new Vision series kit. Mine is a black fade which looks awesome all the time, especially under lights and on stage.

This is what it looks like:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u73/MPisgod/l_73fd00aecf74b2ebf4dcc46a85a18647.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u73/MPisgod/l_c145664aa4298f051621661118dc6633.jpg

[export.drummer41]

heres my kit

these drums are amazing. i bought just the 3 toms and kick, and for 450 what a deal, brand new!. im going to get a 16" floor tom and put the whole kit(including floortoms) on optimounts and better rims. .

im just waiting now for my Holz to come in(2x 2" white and 1x 4" black) to port the bassdrum and then im gonna mic it up properly. i know the ,ics are very poorly placed

long live pearl!!!

[Cammenta]

Dude! That is so beatiful! Now i wish i bought an Amber Fade :P


ahaha if only you can change your screen name now. it seems now, that you aren't an Export drummer anymore :P

[AL PERCIVAL]

1. New 2008 VMX 100% all Maple shell Vision in 280 Vintage Wine Lacquer
2. VMX Vintage Wine close-up.
3. New 2008 VBX 100% all Birch shell Vision in 235 Concord Fade Lacquer w/
black hardware exclusively.
4. VX 2008 Vision in #54 Metallic Orange
5. Special LE Edition VSX in Black Sparkle w/Graphics

Enjoy! :)

[Chad1200]

I gotta see the new VMX Glacier White finish...!!

[xwestcoast]

OH GREAT!!! there all so beautiful, how to decide???

[i love rock music]

man, the new visions look sooooo amazing

esp concord fade w/ black h/w

[Cammenta]

what does that look like? post pic please :D

[i love rock music]

new concord fade:

http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showthread.php?t=196937

[Cammenta]

new concord fade:

http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showthread.php?t=196937


Danke Schon!

Maaaaaaaaan, that finish is orgasmic

[i love rock music]

yeah

its a shame its the only one with black h/w tho

[Cammenta]

I dont like black hardware that much, only when it looks really really good. IMO, the black hardware doesnt look that great on the Concord Fade. I'd like to see it with Chrome hardware

[doreytp]

Now if that had Black Nickle it would be soo sweet

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

I think if Pearl were trying to rule the world, I think they have just taken monster strides in that direction.


These finishes are very attractive. I think I'm gonna propose to all of them. lol Thanks Al, got a spare sleeve for my slobber?

[Mr. Green]

yeah

its a shame its the only one with black h/w tho
Can you get it with chrome hw?

[TommySalami]

that red/orange color is COOL

[pearlygates]

Just gotta call from IMS! My VBXs are in! I rushed right over and assembled them!!! Cant pick em up til Tomorrow...Payday! Heres a few in store pix!

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/X7drums/VBX012.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/X7drums/VBX006.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/X7drums/VBX015.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/X7drums/VBX010.jpg

Im getting Aquarian studio Xs and a SKII kick head...got a gig this weekend cant wait to put them thru the ringer! more pix later!

[perlexpdrummer]

3. New 2008 VBX 100% all Birch shell Vision in 235 Concord Fade Lacquer w/
black hardware exclusively.


The Concord Fade looks so good that if I lick it, I'll taste grape!

[Craigory]

The Concord Fade looks so good that if I lick it, I'll taste grape!

The snozberries taste like snozberries! :p

Here's a few pics of my VLX...

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm17/Craigory84/100_4900.jpg

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm17/Craigory84/100_4903.jpg

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm17/Craigory84/100_4909.jpg

More here...

http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showthread.php?t=202617

[bsinbs]

I'm getting mine later this week. Can't wait. also getting the pearl h1000 hi hat stand, of course the double pearl powershifter, evans ec2 coateds, evans genera res., emad 2 of course, pacific drums 800 series stands with gibralter arms, ziljian zxts, I could get something more expensive but the zxts do it for me. Hopre u have fun with the new baby.

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

I finally bought a digital camera and figured out how to resize them so that I
could post them!!!!

I have a few excuses, however:

1. My February-ordered Reference-style Opti-Mounts were supposed to have
arrived last week, but have been pushed back to JUNE.
:mad: :confused: :eek: :(

2. These stock heads are not my first choice heads, so I am trying to work
with them until I can afford others. I am leaning towards Evans G2 clears or
the Aquarian Response II's. I want a Super Kick II for the bass drum or the
Evans EMAD 2. Yes, instead, I am using a much cheaper route: 2 Remo
Muff'ls.

3. Yes, I know my blue Paiste 2000 hi-hats and ride are ugly, dirty and old.
Even though they still sound great after 22 years, I do want to get
shinier and newer Paiste Signatures or 2002's- that way I can use the older
ones on my Premier's. Likewise I want to add a splash and a china!!!

4. Yes, my dw5000's are single-chain and old, but they work just the same.
And again, I would love to get some Elims with the red sprocket. Maybe the
dw9000's. It's all just money away.

My drumset is not fully tweaked. This is my very first rack, so I am riding the
fence on how to position and arrange things exactly to the way I need it.
As it stands, my ride is a bit too far of a reach for me to easily use the
bell, and my 14" is just barely above my 24". It's a puzzle on how to get
it higher at the angle I like and need. Me thinks the tom arm is too short and
may trade out the TH-2000S for the longer one and hacksaw it to length for
better visual appeal.

I can't wait to get your comments!!!!!!

P.S. I have a few more pictures on the way...

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

Here's a few more...

[Superball_Drummer1]

^rep!

[SabbathBloodySabbath]

Here's a few more...
Can you tell me roughly with the rack how much the kit was because I'm saving right now for the exact kit and those pics just gave me an extra kick in the a** to get another job so I can get them faster haha. And how do they sound recorded man? Those drums look absolutly amazing! Thanks alot man.
Cheers!

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

Thank you for the compliment SabbathBloodySabbath! My ego especially
thanks you! LMAO

I don't mind helping you out by answering your question. However, it means I
have to reveal some unfavorable things about myself.

I realize now, that with all I've done to build my drumset, I could have used
that money to buy a nicer one, like an all-maple shell kit. What I own now has
simply been dictated by financial compromises.

Also, it reveals that I am not all that frugal. However, it should show that I
have done what I meant to do, which was to get the configuration and
hardware I've been drooling about since at least 2005, no matter the cost.

Because I refused to get a pre-packaged kit, like the "fusion" sizes or
"traditional" sizes, I was forced to custom order what I wanted, via "a la
carte." I had to order each drum one-by-one. See my signature, below right,
to see my dimensions.

For shells only, including my Chad Smith snare, I paid:
$1265.00

For the DR-503C 3-sided rack:
$295.84 (came with 4 clamps and 2 post clamps)

Drum set and rack accessories/upgrades:
$1119.00 (this is for die cast hoops x8, stainless steel tension rods with nylon
washers and extra brass receptors x60 (they do not fit into the VLX bass
drum factory brass receptors or completely through the claws), locking nuts
x100, bass drum masking plate, Opti-Mounts x3, gyro cymbal boom arms x4,
gyro tom arms x3, angled clamps x3)

Hardware:
$199.99 H-2000 Eliminator hi-hat stand
$142.00 DW Air Lift pneumatic 4-legged round top drum throne
$106.70 Pearl S-2000C snare stand

Accessories:
$34.95 cyclops tamb and Pearl PPS-91
$17.60 Pearl CA-100 cowbell holder
$25.50 LP Ridge Rider cowbell

This list does NOT include a Paiste cymbal purchase, Humes & Berg Enduro
Pro Lined cases, Sennheiser E604 x4 mics, Sound Off bass drum, tom and
hi-hat mutes, new stick bag, Remo Ebony resonant heads, a Tama cobra
beater (not in the pics), bass drum 6" HOLZ, or FREE stuff, like Remo 14"
Studio X snare head, Rhythm Tech active snare strainer, Moon gels, cymbal
cleaner, Gibraltor bass head double click pad. Nor does it reflect items I
already have, like my other cymbals, my dw5000 double pedal, a double pedal
carrying bag, my LP synthetic wood block (red) or my Ahead Tommy Lee
sticks and tuning keys.

TOTAL:
I know it's somewhere around $3500.00.

I consider my drumset to be quite unique because of Style, Standard and
Stupidity, lol.

Despite my embarrassment, I hope this helps. I hope it guides you to get
what you really want! My only advice is to look at the big picture first, what
do you really want? This will help you avoid the mistake of compromising too
much. Get that extra job and keep saving, saving, saving!!!! You will live to
reap what you sowed for decades to come.

Rob

[sonic-drummer]

Sweet kit. I love ruby fade.
And the vlx sound great

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

Thank you for the compliment!
And welcome to the PDF!!!

[SabbathBloodySabbath]

Thank you for the compliment SabbathBloodySabbath! My ego especially
thanks you! LMAO

I don't mind helping you out by answering your question. However, it means I
have to reveal some unfavorable things about myself.

I realize now, that with all I've done to build my drumset, I could have used
that money to buy a nicer one, like an all-maple shell kit. What I own now has
simply been dictated by financial compromises.

Also, it reveals that I am not all that frugal. However, it should show that I
have done what I meant to do, which was to get the configuration and
hardware I've been drooling about since at least 2005, no matter the cost.

Because I refused to get a pre-packaged kit, like the "fusion" sizes or
"traditional" sizes, I was forced to custom order what I wanted, via "a la
carte." I had to order each drum one-by-one. See my signature, below right,
to see my dimensions.

For shells only, including my Chad Smith snare, I paid:
$1265.00

For the DR-503C 3-sided rack:
$295.84 (came with 4 clamps and 2 post clamps)

Drum set and rack accessories/upgrades:
$1119.00 (this is for die cast hoops x8, stainless steel tension rods with nylon
washers and extra brass receptors x60 (they do not fit into the VLX bass
drum factory brass receptors or completely through the claws), locking nuts
x100, bass drum masking plate, Opti-Mounts x3, gyro cymbal boom arms x4,
gyro tom arms x3, angled clamps x3)

Hardware:
$199.99 H-2000 Eliminator hi-hat stand
$142.00 DW Air Lift pneumatic 4-legged round top drum throne
$106.70 Pearl S-2000C snare stand

Accessories:
$34.95 cyclops tamb and Pearl PPS-91
$17.60 Pearl CA-100 cowbell holder
$25.50 LP Ridge Rider cowbell

This list does NOT include a Paiste cymbal purchase, Humes & Berg Enduro
Pro Lined cases, Sennheiser E604 x4 mics, Sound Off bass drum, tom and
hi-hat mutes, new stick bag, Remo Ebony resonant heads, a Tama cobra
beater (not in the pics), bass drum 6" HOLZ, or FREE stuff, like Remo 14"
Studio X snare head, Rhythm Tech active snare strainer, Moon gels, cymbal
cleaner, Gibraltor bass head double click pad. Nor does it reflect items I
already have, like my other cymbals, my dw5000 double pedal, a double pedal
carrying bag, my LP synthetic wood block (red) or my Ahead Tommy Lee
sticks and tuning keys.

TOTAL:
I know it's somewhere around $3500.00.

I consider my drumset to be quite unique because of Style, Standard and
Stupidity, lol.

Despite my embarrassment, I hope this helps. I hope it guides you to get
what you really want! My only advice is to look at the big picture first, what
do you really want? This will help you avoid the mistake of compromising too
much. Get that extra job and keep saving, saving, saving!!!! You will live to
reap what you sowed for decades to come.

Rob
haha man thanks so much dude you have no idea how hard it was to get a solid review on the Visons. Im going to go check out some local shops and play some kits side by side to hear and see the differences before I make a purchase. Thanks so much dude you could have possibly saved me alot of money because the specs you have are the exact ones I was also going to get. Again man thanks so much dude.
Cheers!

[omri...]

the look great i have the same kit just in black!..

[drumer4life1212]

Waitin for my kit. Should be here within a month =] Vision VBX Concord Fade

Specs:
(2X) 22X18 Bass Drums
14X6 Sensitone Snare
10X8 Tom
12X9 Tom
13X11 Tom
14X11 Tom
16X16 Floor Tom
18X16 Floor Tom

Yes 9 pieces =]! I just hope I have the room to fit it all

[NYR Fan]

Thank you for the compliment SabbathBloodySabbath! My ego especially
thanks you! LMAO

I don't mind helping you out by answering your question. However, it means I
have to reveal some unfavorable things about myself.

I realize now, that with all I've done to build my drumset, I could have used
that money to buy a nicer one, like an all-maple shell kit. What I own now has
simply been dictated by financial compromises.

Also, it reveals that I am not all that frugal. However, it should show that I
have done what I meant to do, which was to get the configuration and
hardware I've been drooling about since at least 2005, no matter the cost.

Because I refused to get a pre-packaged kit, like the "fusion" sizes or
"traditional" sizes, I was forced to custom order what I wanted, via "a la
carte." I had to order each drum one-by-one. See my signature, below right,
to see my dimensions.

For shells only, including my Chad Smith snare, I paid:
$1265.00

For the DR-503C 3-sided rack:
$295.84 (came with 4 clamps and 2 post clamps)

Drum set and rack accessories/upgrades:
$1119.00 (this is for die cast hoops x8, stainless steel tension rods with nylon
washers and extra brass receptors x60 (they do not fit into the VLX bass
drum factory brass receptors or completely through the claws), locking nuts
x100, bass drum masking plate, Opti-Mounts x3, gyro cymbal boom arms x4,
gyro tom arms x3, angled clamps x3)

Hardware:
$199.99 H-2000 Eliminator hi-hat stand
$142.00 DW Air Lift pneumatic 4-legged round top drum throne
$106.70 Pearl S-2000C snare stand

Accessories:
$34.95 cyclops tamb and Pearl PPS-91
$17.60 Pearl CA-100 cowbell holder
$25.50 LP Ridge Rider cowbell

This list does NOT include a Paiste cymbal purchase, Humes & Berg Enduro
Pro Lined cases, Sennheiser E604 x4 mics, Sound Off bass drum, tom and
hi-hat mutes, new stick bag, Remo Ebony resonant heads, a Tama cobra
beater (not in the pics), bass drum 6" HOLZ, or FREE stuff, like Remo 14"
Studio X snare head, Rhythm Tech active snare strainer, Moon gels, cymbal
cleaner, Gibraltor bass head double click pad. Nor does it reflect items I
already have, like my other cymbals, my dw5000 double pedal, a double pedal
carrying bag, my LP synthetic wood block (red) or my Ahead Tommy Lee
sticks and tuning keys.

TOTAL:
I know it's somewhere around $3500.00.

I consider my drumset to be quite unique because of Style, Standard and
Stupidity, lol.

Despite my embarrassment, I hope this helps. I hope it guides you to get
what you really want! My only advice is to look at the big picture first, what
do you really want? This will help you avoid the mistake of compromising too
much. Get that extra job and keep saving, saving, saving!!!! You will live to
reap what you sowed for decades to come.

Rob
Rob, Rep of the Highest Brother! An extremely fine job on the kit. This is the first time I've seen it and I have done alot of the same things to my VBX. I also have cast hoops on all my drums + Optis. I like those locking nuts you have, I've never seen those before, and the Reference style Opti you are referring to, Alum. or Chrome?

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

To the best of my knowledge, they will be chrome, light-weight aluminum. They are what is used for the Reference series! Just a couple more weeks and I should have them!!! (I can't believe I have had to wait even this long for the order!)
Rob

[NYR Fan]

Just wanted to drop some new pics of the Concord Fade on everybody with the new additions: Quinnones Q-Popper, Yammy DFP9315 Pedal w/straps, Yammy 2-Leg HH Stand, 2-Saluda Mist-X Crashes!

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

That is one long 14" hanging floor tom!
And I really like the black legs of yer rack system- it goes great with yer drums!

[NYR Fan]

That is one long 14" hanging floor tom!
And I really like the black legs of yer rack system- it goes great with yer drums!
Rob, it was actually a 14x14" w/legs! I removed the brackets and filled the holes with black screws so it would be "invisible." The base kit I ordered was the 1 up 2 down configuration and I ordered the 10" tom extra. I got the black tubing from some old Roland gear back in the day when when I managed a Drum Dept. for a local music store. I figured it would give the rack a "floating" look on stage in the dark clubs. It kinda works, not to mention I really haven't seen anyone else use a rack like it.

[EC Rocker]

Rob Awesome kit dude! It may have cost a lot but it's your baby ;)
Can I ask where you ordered the Opti's from? All the ones I see (new) are mainly black.

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

Thank you for the compliment!! I ordered the Opti-Mounts through my local music/drum store. The lightweight, all-chrome, aluminum, Reference Series style Opti-Mounts are orderable and listed in the 2008 Pearl catalog with a picture.
Thanks again, man! It is my baby!

[Chops 6160]

Optimounts And 16x16 On The Way.

[ntime]

Here`s my new Ruby Fade VLX... :)

[NYR Fan]

ntime, very nice brother! Looks almost like Cran.Fade. The birch/basswood kits sound great. Check out my VBX with the chrome hrdwr. on Concord Fade.

[ntime]

ntime, very nice brother! Looks almost like Cran.Fade. The birch/basswood kits sound great. Check out my VBX with the chrome hrdwr. on Concord Fade.

Thanks man! Yes, it does look a lot like the Cran. Fade. I have my Cran. Fade SMX snare set up with it right now and it`s just a little bit darker, but you have to look close. These kits sound awesome, I mean I just got it a couple of days ago and I`m still stunned at the sound.

Your VBX looks stunning! I really like that finish and the chrome hardware really brings out the Concord Fade quite well! Awesome!! Rep. :D

[NYR Fan]

Thanks man! Yes, it does look a lot like the Cran. Fade. I have my Cran. Fade SMX snare set up with it right now and it`s just a little bit darker, but you have to look close. These kits sound awesome, I mean I just got it a couple of days ago and I`m still stunned at the sound.

Your VBX looks stunning! I really like that finish and the chrome hardware really brings out the Concord Fade quite well! Awesome!! Rep. :D
Don't know what yor plans are for this kit but when I had my VSX I dropped some Opti's on my 10 & 12" toms with 2.3 hoops on all the drums and the kit became a monster! I used on gigs for about a year and sound guys loved it!

[ntime]

Don't know what yor plans are for this kit but when I had my VSX I dropped some Opti's on my 10 & 12" toms with 2.3 hoops on all the drums and the kit became a monster! I used on gigs for about a year and sound guys loved it!

Actually, I bought it as a practice kit until the new Cran. Fade BRP arrives sometime in October. But, now that I`ve listened to how good this kit sounds I`ll probably keep it. I wasn`t expecting it to sound this good, really! I have already been thinking about Opti`s and SuperHoops as something down the road to add on. I`m still paying for the BRP. Thanks for the review of the toms with the upgrades, that`s just what I wanted to hear! :D

[NYR Fan]

Actually, I bought it as a practice kit until the new Cran. Fade BRP arrives sometime in October. But, now that I`ve listened to how good this kit sounds I`ll probably keep it. I wasn`t expecting it to sound this good, really! I have already been thinking about Opti`s and SuperHoops as something down the road to add on. I`m still paying for the BRP. Thanks for the review of the toms with the upgrades, that`s just what I wanted to hear! :D
You bet, I'll go even further. I have the Opti's with MasterCast Hoops on the VBX. I had 2.3's on the VBX before I swapped them out. TBH, I think the kit sounds fuller and fatter with the 2.3's.

[AlaskanLlama]

http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=265972&stc=1
my new wallpaper

[abacacus]

Just wanted to drop some new pics of the Concord Fade on everybody with the new additions: Quinnones Q-Popper, Yammy DFP9315 Pedal w/straps, Yammy 2-Leg HH Stand, 2-Saluda Mist-X Crashes!
that is a really nice looking kit!
although it does look a tad bit cramped to me.

[drumer4life1212]

Sorry for the poop like quality =]

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

That's nice! That's the first time I've seen that finish on that size configuration.
Something to really be proud of!

[JuanFGonza]

I Just got the 8 and the 10 last week and im waiting on the 14x14 and 18x16 and the Pearl Rack System

[shotgun4457]

trust me compare the export ex and the vision vx or vsx and you will notice its like comparing these two

http://www.oaktreeent.com/web_photos/Telephones/Motorola_Brick_Cell_Phone_web.jpg
http://www.kottke.org/plus/misc/images/iphone-parallels.jpg

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

I think I can agree on the comparison! LMAO

So that means there will be THREE floor toms? 14, 16 & 18?

[bsinbs]

It's a vision vbx birch in the concord fade with black hardware.
Here are the following specs:

Kit:
22x18 bass drum
12x9 tom
13x10 tom
16x16 floor tom
14x5.5 steel pearl sensitone snare
Hardware:
Pearl Powershifter Eliminator Double Pedal
Pearl H1000 Hi Hat
3 Pacific Drums 800 Cymbal stands
1 Pacific Drums 800 Series Snare Stand
1 Pacific Drums 800 Series Throne
2 Gibralter Cymbal Grabber Arms

Cymbals:
10 inch ZXT Fast Splash
14 inch Zildjian ZXT Hats
16 inch ZXT Medium Thin Crash
16 inch ZXT Total China
18 inch ZXT Medium Thin Crash
20 inch ZXT Medium Ride

Heads:
Evans G2 Coateds on all toms
Evans G1 Clears on all bottoms
Evans HD Dry Snare Head
Evans EMAD2 on kick

Sticks:
Promark 747 Rocks in Nylon

Drum Pics:

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

Wow bsinbs,
That is one wild set-up! Look at how you have your snare stand BEHIND your
double bass drum linkage! Look at how far apart your tom-toms are! Look at the
cluster of cymbals near your floor tom! And your bass drum being so close to
you is probably what dictates the whole arrangement!
Please say a few words about how you arrived at such unique set-up! Might it
have anything to do with how tall you are, I wonder!
Can't wait to get your response!
Rob

[Superball_Drummer1]

My future set-up
Pearl Vision VX #54 Metallic Orange
22x18
12x19
14x14
16x16
14x5.5 Sensitone Phosophours Bronze
Paiste Alpha
20 Full Ride
18 China
18 Thin Crash
17 Thin Crash
14 Sound Edge Hi-hats
8 Thin Splash


thad be awesome!

[bsinbs]

Wow bsinbs,
That is one wild set-up! Look at how you have your snare stand BEHIND your
double bass drum linkage! Look at how far apart your tom-toms are! Look at the
cluster of cymbals near your floor tom! And your bass drum being so close to
you is probably what dictates the whole arrangement!
Please say a few words about how you arrived at such unique set-up! Might it
have anything to do with how tall you are, I wonder!
Can't wait to get your response!
Rob
Actually I'm only 5'9''.
I don't know how or why I play them this way.
Ever since I was 7, I had them set up like this.
Now I'm 22 and still have them this way.
It is bizarre, I admit but if it aint broke then I don't fix it.lol.
and yes I do love these drums.
Can't wait to get into some higher maple pearls though.
But the birch is a much needed improvement from my old poplar kit.
thanks for chattin.

JC

[Silver Vision]

Here's my new Vision VSX! (And in the pic, I'm actually hitting TWO crashes, but they kinda bland together)

[tom444]

thoguht id finally post some pictures had my kit for a while

specs are as follows:

20" x 18" bass drum
10" x 8" tom
12" x 9" tom
14" x 14" floor tom
14" x 5.5" vision senistone

the lighting doesnt show the finish in all its glory and the pictures arnt that good but ohh well

http://i36.tinypic.com/mcfe43.jpg
http://i37.tinypic.com/143mgyd.jpg
http://i38.tinypic.com/153b76r.jpg
http://i37.tinypic.com/2ajdf5v.jpg
http://i35.tinypic.com/2r6mgya.jpg

this the kit i upgraded from lol
http://i35.tinypic.com/14w982e.jpg

[PearlDrumm3r]

Hi everyone, I'm new here.
So I bought the RB blue Vision drums online recently and I was very disappointed. The real thing is nothing like the picture on the Pearl website. It is completely purple. This is why I am re-wrapping my kit to a different color. This is the one time Pearl has let me down. But I still love Pearl! :)

[VXdrummer]

Here's my black on black vx... I've had it for 3 months but I finally got all my stands and such together today. The cymbals are ZHTs and the snare is a CB (I gave my sensitone to my cousin since I can't stand steel snares)

[Pho3n|x]

WOW those are some crazy tom angles! ^^ :eek:

anyhows i just got my kit a couple of days ago.. ill make a proper thread in a sec..



ITS SO NICE !!!!!!

[VXdrummer]

haha ya they are a little weird but since I don't have an actualy throne yet I'm forced to sit at that hight which makes it hard to hit the toms if they were angled normally.

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

Here's my black on black vx... I've had it for 3 months but I finally got all my stands and such together today. The cymbals are ZHTs and the snare is a CB (I gave my sensitone to my cousin since I can't stand steel snares)

Welcome to PDF!
I gotta tell ya, that black on black is wicked. Have you thought about using black resonant heads for effect?
Also, your TT angles are the most dramatic I have ever seen!

[VXdrummer]

Welcome to PDF!
I gotta tell ya, that black on black is wicked. Have you thought about using black resonant heads for effect?
Also, your TT angles are the most dramatic I have ever seen!

Thanks! I was actually thinking of going with white resonant heads though.

[NoiXez]

HAHA i laughed my pants off when i relooked at the photo of your toms, yes they stood out first time but when you mentioned that chair hahaha

That chair is hilarious i didn't realise that was your throne haha! Nice one mate! love it lol

[VXdrummer]

HAHA i laughed my pants off when i relooked at the photo of your toms, yes they stood out first time but when you mentioned that chair hahaha

That chair is hilarious i didn't realise that was your throne haha! Nice one mate! love it lol

Haha yea there's plenty of funny stuff in those pics... there's also a spongebob blanket that the kit's on and The Most Interesting Man In The World.

[Animalkilldrum]

Finally my New vision vmx with optis and superhoop 2's

[Chad1200]

Here's my new VX. Check my sig for more pics and specs.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg195/miller1200/001.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg195/miller1200/004.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg195/miller1200/002-1.jpg

[JimmyFenno]

Here's mine. I bought them as a practice kit but am enjoying taking them out to gigs as well!

Nice work Pearl!


Jimmy

[TFGdrummer]

the pearl visions are the best kits to play i have the limited edition vsx red falme kit and i love it
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn262/brandage_2008/100_0688.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn262/brandage_2008/100_0689.jpg

[ck_az]

Here's mine, gun metal sparkle. Still waiting on a 16" floor tom.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2989724471_9ed4e32281.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/2990578144_5c0291a590.jpg

The table which holds the laptop is from Ikea. It was around $25 and really convenient to hold sheet music or the laptop for DVD lessons.

Wish List:
16" floor tom (Ordered)
Another crash cymbal (Trying to decide which one)
Splash cymbal
Arm to convert straight stand for ride to boom stand

All my stuff was purchased from Massmusic.net and I have been happy with them.

[ck_az]

Santa brought me a 16" floor tom. Very happy with that. Now I am just playing around with the set up. So many options. I can't decide whether I want the 14" stand mounted tom at the same level as the floor tom. I am open to suggestions from folks. I am a beginning player.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/3153773961_87bcf80c68.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/3154613468_e4b1ed9328.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3153950858_482a3cc206.jpg
This picture is already old. I have a boom stand on my ride cymbal now for better placement.

[two5chris]

Welcome to the PDF!! I'd probably go with 2 up, 2 down my friend! Super nice kit!!! :)

[llamawithHat]

Yeah I'd agree
and that's an extremely nice set of shells to be starting out drumming with

[ck_az]

Yeah I'd agree
and that's an extremely nice set of shells to be starting out drumming with

I just didn't want to buy a junk set and then want to change it 1 year later. My wife is cool and let me listen to the advice from a drummer friend to get a nice kit. Better resale to if I give up on the whole drumming thing. Probably not going to happen though. I still have my first electric guitar from when I was 13 (40 now). I lowered the 14" Tom. I could go a little lower but would have to pull it away from the bass drum. I am trying to keep the kit as tight as possible since I am not very good.

Thanks for the advice.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3093/3157082244_278ae13e18.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/3156248825_3b28a7cb42.jpg
It still looks a little high in this pic but that is just the camera angle. You can see how close the 14" Tom is to the rest of the kit. Thanks to MassMusic.net for finding the 16" Tom in my color.

Wish List:
Another Crash Cymbal - Probably 14"
Cow Bell with bass drum mount
Learn how to play! Ha Ha

[Robbiegg]

A few of mine!!

[Robbiegg]

Harvest Fade!!!

[VisionVBX]

These are my tubs.

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq13/sampym/DSC00151.jpg

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq13/sampym/DSC00125.jpg

[Genius Switch]

I haven't seen Metallic Orange represented in this thread yet....and it's a rather rare color. The last one is VBX Orange Zest in broad daylight.

[Jonas104]

Just got mine today :D Glacier white. Way excited seeing as how this is the first set I've bought. Just didn't have time to tune them yet.
*Sorry bout the picture quality, used my phone... was too excited to dig for a decent digital camera*

What it used to look like. Just got the rack a week ago and had to special order the drums so I set up my teacher's old set that I've had for a while to practice while they arrived.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Jonas104/0204091848.jpg

After picking them up from GC along with a new pedal and some extra hardware (sorry dunno if GC is taboo around here, but I did get the DR503C for $90 :D)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Jonas104/0206091702.jpg

And finally set up... sweeeeeeeeeet
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Jonas104/0206091848.jpg
I took alot more pictures of the packaging and what not but wanted to save you guys the loading time and what not :)

Now I just need to save up some money for some real cymbals... dunno if I should hold out till I can afford the A Custom series or get some decent Sabian cybmals... any suggestions?

[Genius Switch]

you got that rack for $90? How?

[Jonas104]

They used it for a display a couple months ago and just had it laying around in the back, so when the manager said $90 I was like o_O ... SOLD...

[drumguy126]

heres my new vision I got a few months ago, I have yet to get the rack or cymbals yet, it was only the shell pack. But thankfully I paid only $500 for this kit!!!!!! it was $100 off the already disounted price of $600! So I basically stole this kit. Haven't been able to play it, but I love it!

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/13/l_c2283b71598e4ed5beec2c22f53cc5a8.jpg

I'm not sure what model this kit is? the tag on the shells say the SST, but I thought it was the VSX? anyways, figured yall could help me out, still doing my homework on the Visions, although I'm an owner of one haha

[drumguy126]

Now I just need to save up some money for some real cymbals... dunno if I should hold out till I can afford the A Custom series or get some decent Sabian cybmals... any suggestions?

I would have to full heartedly request you get the A Custom, they're the only cymbals I'll touch, thats why my drumset isnt complete because I don't wanna get the second grade stuff on this one, A Custom is by far the best cymbals I've ever played. If you want a good china crash, thats really grungy, try out the Wuhan on musiciansfriend.com, they're $20 for the 18"! Its ridiculous!

[drumguy126]

So whats the order of the models from worst to the best model of the vision?

[Genius Switch]

So whats the order of the models from worst to the best model of the vision?

VX - Birch/Basswood with solid color wrap
VSX - Birch/Basswood with exotic wrap
VBX - 100% Birch with lacquer finish
VMX- 100% Maple with lacquer finsih

[vandaL]

Hey Guys.
I see there is no VX Olive "Drab" :). Here is the only pic i have for my kit right now.
Will post more when i take more :) To really do the color justice.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/7472/thekit2py2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Rob The Heart-Throb]

VX - Birch/Basswood with solid color wrap
VSX - Birch/Basswood with exotic wrap
VBX - 100% Birch with lacquer finish
VMX- 100% Maple with lacquer finsih

VLX - Birch/Basswood with lacquer finish (mine has a ruby fade)

[TommySalami]

I'm not sure what model this kit is? the tag on the shells say the SST, but I thought it was the VSX? anyways, figured yall could help me out, still doing my homework on the Visions, although I'm an owner of one haha
SST just stands for superior shell technology, which relates to how the drums are made. I think all the Pearl drums say that now

[Genius Switch]

Hey Guys.
I see there is no VX Olive "Drab" :). Here is the only pic i have for my kit right now.
Will post more when i take more :) To really do the color justice.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/7472/thekit2py2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Welcome to the Forum!

You are indeed the first Olive VX owner on here. I know it isn't the most popular color but for some strange reason I really like it.

Yeah I'm ready for more pics whenever you get them.

[Drum Bum]

hey

i am probably going to buy one of the vision kits, im trying to decide between the VBX Concord Fade and the VMX Vintage Wine (which i do not belive i have seen a picture of out side of the pearl website) so i was wondering if any one had a picture of the vintage wine or if any one has any reason like sound or quality wise which one i should pick...

thanks :D

[Littlejazzdrummer]

These kits are incredible with the right improvements, i just ordered one of these but im switching the mounting systems to the optimounts. They sound great

[Littlejazzdrummer]

You cant go wrong with the VMX they really sound awsome, but like i said the mounting systems aren't too good they affect the projection a little bit the optimounts don't cost too much and are deffinitly a major improvement on the kit. just something you might wanna think about.

[Drum Bum]

You cant go wrong with the VMX they really sound awsome, but like i said the mounting systems aren't too good they affect the projection a little bit the optimounts don't cost too much and are deffinitly a major improvement on the kit. just something you might wanna think about.


yeah i was looking at thoes except i couldnt exactly figure out how they worked.... when you get yours set up you think you could do me a foavor and put up a picture or two???

[pearlygates]

Just got my Strada Black VSX (fusion) delivered yesterday..

I will post pix when Pearl sends me the missing parts I need. Al is on it!
Pearl's customer service is the best in the bizz! IMO

[R.J.]

Here is my set I bought from an ad off cragslist. It is a VLX clear finish The drums sizes are 12", 13" rack toms and 16" floor tom and 22" by 18" bass drum. :D

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/2985/dsc00297.th.jpg (http://img164.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00297.jpg)
http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/7424/dsc00309nxl.th.jpg (http://img2.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00309nxl.jpg)
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2917/dsc00300s.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00300s.jpg)
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/4829/dsc00305a.th.jpg (http://img407.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00305a.jpg)
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/6100/dsc00303t.th.jpg (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00303t.jpg)

[R.J.]

Welcome to the Forum!

You are indeed the first Olive VX owner on here. I know it isn't the most popular color but for some strange reason I really like it.

Yeah I'm ready for more pics whenever you get them.

I seen this kit at a local drum shop and I really liked it.

[pearlygates]

Welcome to PDF and to the Vision family!

[AL PERCIVAL]

Just got my Strada Black VSX (fusion) delivered yesterday..

I will post pix when Pearl sends me the missing parts I need. Al is on it!
Pearl's customer service is the best in the bizz! IMO

James - your VSX parts shipped out on Friday afternoon. :)

[AL PERCIVAL]

hey

i am probably going to buy one of the vision kits, im trying to decide between the VBX Concord Fade and the VMX Vintage Wine (which i do not belive i have seen a picture of out side of the pearl website) so i was wondering if any one had a picture of the vintage wine or if any one has any reason like sound or quality wise which one i should pick...

thanks :D

Here is VMX in color #280 Vintage Wine. It is a beautiful rich lush deep wine red lacquer with an amazing wood grain showing hi-gloss lacquer.