Masters Choice [Archive] - Pearl Drummers Forum

TinyWrinkle

07-10-2002, 08:08 AM

I've got a 6-piece birch kit (5 toms, 1 bass) and it's the most beautiful sounding kit in the world. With Evans heads...sweeeeet. I have shallower depths because I like my toms to "sing" for me. It's sort of a hard sound to describe, but "singing" is what they actually do. And Birch is the most "singin" wood. Wouldn't go with anything except Pearl Masters BRX 6-ply Birch.

Carl Peterson

07-10-2002, 08:21 AM

Boo..
Yeah,Its a quick shot...don't blink..It's called Comet Sparkle

Thanks,Carl

DRUMBOO

07-10-2002, 09:05 AM

the kit really looks cool but there are alot of cool kits on the video
i also love the champagne sparkle MHX

Carl Peterson

07-10-2002, 09:12 AM

Boo,
Well we need to get you into a new MW kit..Are you coming to summer NAMM show here in Nashville??

DRUMBOO

07-10-2002, 09:36 AM

lol since i live in germany i might not be able to make it to the namm ( i´d love to believe it or not)

I NEED A NEW KIT :O)

oh no wait .......

I WANT A NEW KIT :O)

TinyWrinkle

07-10-2002, 09:38 AM

Hey Carl, think you could show us a pic of your MMX in Hot Lime Green Satin Flame? I'd love to see that finish, sounds very interesting. Cool...

Carl Peterson

07-10-2002, 09:50 AM

Heres a blurry pic of my Green Satin Flame MMX..sorry.. Carl

DRUMBOO

07-10-2002, 09:55 AM

it´s a wrap finish right ?? the BD hoops are Plastic or metal ??

custom ordered or did you cover them with the wrap

Raymond Massey

07-10-2002, 04:15 PM

I really like the MRX 6 ply Maple, lot's of projection and a very wide tuning range! My kit's like a Tony Williams yellow with chrome hardware (6 pc)

pdawg

07-10-2002, 05:02 PM

I just got an MMX as my first "pro" kit and I couldn't be happier with my decision. The sound is just great overall. Nice and warm, and with really good low end. Their sound makes the drums very versatile with either one or two-ply heads.

Brentyn

07-10-2002, 07:03 PM

BRX. The sound samples on the site reeled me in. :D

Carl Peterson

07-11-2002, 07:29 AM

Boo,yeah..its actually covering I acquired from England..Same stuff as old Gretsch,Slingerland,etc..Its very thin and easy to work with..The hoops are wood..The kit with a black light on it looks like Homer Simpson dropped nuclear juice on it..With it being so thin,it doesnt affect the sound what so ever...Its a looker for sure!! Carl :cool: :cool: :cool:

DRUMBOO

07-11-2002, 08:07 AM

i really like that kit i think i´ve seen a kit with this finish on ebay sometime ago .... BTW <--- (LOL) Chad smith just got a new kit which is looking like greenpinkblue stain flame whatever ... seen that ??

boo

Carl Peterson

07-11-2002, 08:11 AM

I have'nt seen his personal kit,but I've seen that covering..That stuff is great to work with,,but very easy to scratch up too.:mad:

DRUMBOO

07-12-2002, 05:04 AM

you know the name of the finish ?

pearl4life

07-12-2002, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by Carl Peterson
Boo,yeah..its actually covering I acquired from England..Same stuff as old Gretsch,Slingerland,etc..Its very thin and easy to work with..The hoops are wood..The kit with a black light on it looks like Homer Simpson dropped nuclear juice on it..With it being so thin,it doesnt affect the sound what so ever...Its a looker for sure!! Carl :cool: :cool: :cool:

lol will pearl ever make a floresnt coler??? like a bright green or a realy cool bright blue???

Carl Peterson

07-12-2002, 11:38 AM

Dont know about future color releases..Boo--I dunno real name for it..I just call it HOt LIME GREEN SATIN FLAME !

DRUMBOO

07-12-2002, 01:22 PM

thanks carl :O)

RedHotMuDMath

07-12-2002, 04:58 PM

hey carl,

How much would it cost to get some of that Hot Lime Green Satin Flame for a standard rock-sized 6 piece? Where can you get it? Do you have to get somebody who knows what they're doing to put it on, or can you do it yourself? Because I would seriously be interested in getting some of that for my set. :D My set is a wrapped finish by the way, it's a Forum.

lavo

07-12-2002, 07:59 PM

I have an MMX kit. I bought them because they where called the best "near field" sounding Master drums. I wanted the 8" and 10" toms to have some low end punch after the attack, and they do. When I got them I thought that these are the best sounding drums of all time! But keep in mind this was the first masters kit I ever played. A friend of a friend got a new BRX kit, so I brought over a 10", 12", and bass drum MMX over to his place to compare once and for all. Same heads, same depth, same tuning. I figured the MMX would blow birch away and this guy would be crying. But damn! the birch sounds like magic. They where much easier to tune, I mean they just kept sounding good and my toms took much longer to tweak. The 10" birch seemed to have a tad bit less low end than the thin maple, but bareley detectable. The 12" sounded similar, the BRX because it was thicker had a more solid sound, but I wouldn't say where obviously louder. The MMX's bass drum had a bit lower punch sound also.Lastly the MMX are a bit more resonant. So my favorites are now MMX and BRX, and something tells me if I had heard an MRX then that would be on my list also.

-Lavo

lavo

07-13-2002, 08:06 PM

Heres my MMX kit, everyone loves to look at drums!
(except my wife).

-Lavo

pearl4life

07-13-2002, 08:12 PM

nice set man,
i want to get a dbl bass and put a dbl pedal on both, that would be crazy

stevo

07-14-2002, 08:46 AM

I know the MMX kits are supposed to resonate a little better,
but arn't they supposed to be not as loud as the MRX kits?

pearl4life

07-14-2002, 01:17 PM

mrx are a slight bit louder, but im a big fan of mmx.

pearl4life

07-14-2002, 01:26 PM

is there a difrence in price between the mmx and the brx??

lavo

07-14-2002, 11:05 PM

MMX and MRX cost about 20% more than BRX. Maple as a raw material, costs more than Birch. I got the MMX because I didn't want to feel that there is something better out there. But all the Masters series are in the same league.

pearl4life

07-15-2002, 08:36 AM

ok thanks lavo

Raymond Massey

07-15-2002, 10:12 AM

You guy's are on it!

pantera

07-16-2002, 01:17 AM

hey carl
do you guys make a colour with black on the bottom into a sort flamy thing intoa lime green? saw a kit like tht but didn't get a chance to see what kind it was. if you do could you post a pic of it?
sean

pearl4life

07-16-2002, 08:09 AM

i think that was probly costom done.

revolution9

07-16-2002, 07:18 PM

mrx just cuz i like the six ply and maple is awesome

Carl Peterson

07-17-2002, 09:34 AM

Pantera,
Like this??

pearl4life

07-17-2002, 11:19 AM

that would look realy cool with black hardware.

Massmusic.net

07-17-2002, 07:49 PM

BRX is sweet

pantera

07-18-2002, 05:46 AM

you the man carl
thats exactly the colour that i was looking for, so how much would it cost for 18x24 bass, 8x14 snare, 16x16 floor, 18x18 floor, 10x10 rack, 8x8 rack, with black hardware? as much as you get it can i have a discount?

Carl Peterson

07-18-2002, 07:54 AM

Those sizes would LIST for $8,070.00...

pearl4life

07-18-2002, 08:13 AM

wow 8 grand???? thats a little to much to spend on a drumset for me. i think that 4000 is the most i would spend. but hey if you realy want that set, then save your penneys.

Carl Peterson

07-18-2002, 08:26 AM

Like I said..Thats list price..not actual price..

pearl4life

07-18-2002, 10:14 AM

i realy hope that the list is higher than actual price. and i hope that you can get a good discount.

lavo

07-18-2002, 03:16 PM

From my experience you usually can get drums for 40% off list price. That may only be if the dealer has the kit in stock,Im not sure, but when your ready, shop around. Why kill yourself dreaming about Masterworks, Masters series sound just as sweet and you can have two shell packs for the price of one Masterworks!

Carl Peterson

07-18-2002, 03:34 PM

You need to play both before you deceide...They're not the same kit....

lavo

07-18-2002, 06:23 PM

Hiya Carl,

I didn't necessarily get to jam down on a Masterworks kit, but I did smack on the toms at a drum store. It was a 4ply maple 2ply mahogany and it did sound great, the larger sizes especially had a great thump and warmth .Meanwhile I was also smacking on an MMX and BRX. Now my ear may not be the best for discerning subtle tones, but they all where equally impressive to me. I play an MMX and was considering a masterworks. Now Im considering another BRX shellpack then I wouldn't have to sell my MMX and I can hoard away.
So what your saying to me, is that a 6ply maple Masters compared to a 6ply maple Masterworks (all things being equal) there will be a serious difference in sound quality? Now heres the hard question.....How so?

Thanks

-Lavo

Carl Peterson

07-19-2002, 07:44 AM

Lavo..
Hey man..Im with you on the MMX and BRX..I love BOTH of those myself as stand alone kits...The shells on your MW kit are totally the same due to the fact that the kit, let's say Maple, is from the same tree.Same as if you use any other wood..Birch, Mahogany as composite plys, (same Birch tree,same Mahogany tree,etc). Your MW kit is made all at once..Its just an overall beautifully matched sounding kit !!!

lavo

07-19-2002, 03:19 PM

Hey Carl,

That does sound pretty sweet. I know DW offered a limited addition 5 piece maple kit that was made from one tree. It came in only one color and list for around 10,000.00. So MW is looking like a great bargan frmom that perspective.

Carl Peterson

07-23-2002, 07:30 AM

I'm very fortunate to play everyones gear..I have yet to see anything that comes even in the rear view mirror to Masterworks..
CASE CLOSED........;)

GrooveMaster

07-23-2002, 08:45 AM

I agree with Carl...i play many different kits, and even though I love my Masters kits, the Master Works are like the "Perfect" drums...each of the drums sounds like they belong with the other one...almost like they're a drum family!! And the finish!?? forget about it....nothing comes anywhere near masterworks!!

lavo

07-23-2002, 07:45 PM

Groovemaster,
what is the shell config on your Masterworks kit? and by all means compare and contrast to your masters kit. Thanks for your help, Im suffering from anxiety trying to pin point what I would want in a Masterworks kit.
Thanks.

GrooveMaster

07-23-2002, 07:53 PM

18x22kick, 8x10, 9x12, 11x14, 13x16 toms and a 5.5x14 snare finished in iridescent white sparkle with gold rims...i think the whole kit is a combo of Maple/Mahogony...sound is more consistent from drum to drum than masters series i have pics if your interested!

lavo

07-23-2002, 10:04 PM

We all love to look at drums! Bring em on.

GrooveMaster

07-24-2002, 06:25 AM

ok, what i can do is insert the link to my homepage where the pics are located...they aren't the best pics but you'll get the idea...enjoy!

http://hometown.aol.com/seymor15/page2.html

08-01-2002, 04:37 PM

Wow Groove, you have plenty of neat stuff. I wonder how you're able to afford all this, especially considering your young age. And musicians aren't well known to be particularly wealthy people as long as they don't play in overly successful bands. How come?

GrooveMaster

08-01-2002, 06:32 PM

well, i guess i've been very fortunate to be able to play in a lot of different projects...not just "bands"...i do session work, theater musicals, i teach and "fill in" for a lot of different bands all at once...so, i can afford to buy drums, by drumming.

lavo

08-02-2002, 07:08 AM

Groove Master,

That is an insane collection of kits? What's the kit you always go to first? And why no birch in the collection?

GrooveMaster

08-02-2002, 07:46 AM

well, first let me tell you that the collection you saw on my site isn't all still there...this is what im using now

Pearl Masterworks in white sparkle (on the site)
Pearl SRX in vintage fade (on the site)
Pearl BRX in Midnite fade (not on the site, in same setup as SRX kit)
Pearl Millenium Frost BRX (currently up for sale, not on site)
Pearl MMX in Wine Red (played by Dennis Chambers, the kit is his exact setup, not on site)
DW short stack kit in Black Velvet finish (not on site)
DW kit in Natural Satin oil (not on site)
Ayotte kit in red laquer finish (on site)
Fibes kit is purple marble finish (not on site), and my new MW is on the way....

so i do have birch (the midnite kit) and lately i've been bouncing between the masterworks kit and the black DW

Carl Peterson

08-02-2002, 09:47 AM

Hey Groove..I believe the legs are getting drilled on your drum TODAY..I'll get that out as soon as its done..Just thought I'd tease you a little..

GrooveMaster

08-02-2002, 10:53 AM

thanks, man.....boy im really looking foward to it.....i have a feeling is going to be a hot kit! keep me posted man! (and the legs are matching gold right?)

Carl Peterson

08-02-2002, 11:17 AM

Of course!! I just went back and saw the kit..Its in the staging area to be shipped..I looked at the snare drum..Its real pretty..

GrooveMaster

08-02-2002, 01:24 PM

thanks man,...so i guess it goes out monday?...let me know

Carl Peterson

08-02-2002, 01:36 PM

Yeah,,maybe Tuesday..Depends how busy the repair shop is to mount the brackets..

Massmusic.net

08-02-2002, 01:36 PM

The coolest thing about getting a drumset is what I remember about my first Pearl higher end kit...

how any person, regardless of age, turns into a 10 yr old at Christmas time.

I just opened our other BRX drums that just came in in Vintage Sunburst and Vintage Fade... absolutely beautiful.

Wickerman

08-08-2002, 02:44 PM

MHX straight up...had MMX before and I like the sound of MHX... very sexy !!! lol

pearldrummer8

09-08-2002, 01:17 PM

hey goovemaster when you get your mw you gotta send us some pictures. i want to get a a mw in scurba blue(i think that's what it's called and i think that's how you spell it) i seen it at the drum pad it was only the bass two toms and two floor for 7,000 dollars. to much money for me thou.

GrooveMaster

09-12-2002, 09:26 AM

hey man, i didn't get a chance to take pics of the new MW kit, but you can see pics of my other one here on my site (same color, different sizes) it's not the greatest so ask carl for an actual color sample, hopefully ill get more pics soon!

http://hometown.aol.com/seymor15/page1.html

Enjoy!

-The GrooveMaster

Carl Peterson

09-12-2002, 10:00 AM

Hey..how are you digging that kit?? :D

GrooveMaster

09-12-2002, 10:27 AM

oh man, it's killer!...the kick is so punchy...i had it miked at this club i was playing at...the sound guy eventually had to lower the mike so low because it was killing! and that 15 floor is just a perfect size...it is definately a sweet kit...maybe i'll ad one 8 inch tom to it eventually....how long would that take by the way? ;)

-The GrooveMaster

Lost At... SRX

09-12-2002, 11:14 AM

What I'd like to know is, how the hell can you play a Masterworks kit in a club?!?! That's insane, surely!!

GrooveMaster

09-12-2002, 11:21 AM

hehe...no i use my masters for normal clubs....this was a really nice place....we were on a stage very far from the bar...i had my tech (who's more over protective than i am) is always with the kit...and it was a dance club, so the sparkle just looked wild under all the lights!!! I love it!

-The GrooveMaster

Carl Peterson

09-12-2002, 12:07 PM

This will make you sick then....I threw 1 of my MW kits in a pick up truck with no cases,drove 160 miles in a misty rain..

Glad youre digging that kit..I love 15" too..

GrooveMaster

09-12-2002, 12:56 PM

The 15 is really cool!...as long as they're in cases i dont freak out...carl...they really are the best drums on the planet!

Carl Peterson

09-12-2002, 01:05 PM

Yeah..I was talking to SRX..Mine WERENT in cases..hahahaha..

Stu

09-12-2002, 01:13 PM

Sounds to me like Carl and Groovemaster have way too many kits! How about sending some of them our way!

Boy, I'm going to have to get myself a MW kit....

Carl Peterson

09-12-2002, 02:44 PM

I need one in "raincoat fade"...

GrooveMaster

09-12-2002, 02:46 PM

good one carl....anyway, how long would it take to ad an 8x7 tom on to my kit...approximately...thanks :D

-The GrooveMaster

Carl Peterson

09-12-2002, 03:16 PM

About 6 months give or take..Let me know when you're ready..

GrooveMaster

09-12-2002, 07:19 PM

thanks man...i am looking to go for another kit, but i cant shell out for another MW....which of the masters series would sound the most like my MW, im thinking the MHX, but im not sure.....it's just a great sound! let me know what you think

-The GrooveMaster

Carl Peterson

09-13-2002, 07:26 AM

I think you need to go get a MHX..This way you have the whole spectrum covered...They're really nice..

GrooveMaster

09-13-2002, 08:04 AM

thanks man....i can only get those in red right?

Hoody

09-13-2002, 08:47 AM

Less you pick up a Limited Edition kit

Carl Peterson

09-13-2002, 10:25 AM

LTD color # 161 also...Champagne Sparkle..."SMOKIN"..

GrooveMaster

09-13-2002, 11:39 AM

hmm, very temptimg...special order, right? 4-6months? any extra $$ for the sparkle?

Carl Peterson

09-13-2002, 01:20 PM

No..they were in stock..but I checked..Only 30 kits built,and none left..It was a LTD edition..:(

Fixxxer

09-17-2002, 07:41 PM

Maghonoy is my favorite, but it only comes in ONE color, so i like MW instead

Drummer1

10-09-2002, 10:25 PM

Did you ever put some pic's of the new MW up yet?
Thanks,

GrooveMaster

10-10-2002, 07:14 AM

sorry man....basically my scanner has been down and i don't know how to fix it, but i got someone coming this friday to do it, so next week i'm going to throw them all up on my web site....it'll be under the sectin "gear of 2002"...thanks for the interest...if you really want to see the color, it's the same one as the masteworks kit on my website....look for the end of next week for the new ones....thanks

-The GrooveMaster

billit

10-15-2002, 03:52 AM

Hi everyone!

at first I wanted a kit that could give me some good bass sound with all the sounds and when I looked at the whole catalogue,
at first I thought the best kit would be a MHX but then when I learnt there was only one color I went for the MMX in pltinum myst and I'm now thinking about how making its sound with more bass...
cause I just love the punch that comes when you hit the toms but not quite happy with ambassadors heads that come with the kit!

With my ancient kit I played with pinstripes at the batter side and coated ambassadors at the timber side, I might do the same when i have some more money or put straight 2 pinstripes by tom but it might be too much of bass I don't know...
what do you guys think?

billit

Massmusic.net

10-18-2002, 10:16 AM

BRX... I love the ones we have on the floor.

Coop

10-18-2002, 10:19 AM

Massmusic
what BRX colors do you have on the floor? Also, do you have any MMX 14 x 5.5 snares in stock (Wine Red)?

Coop

Massmusic.net

10-18-2002, 11:47 AM

Midnight fade, vintage sunburst, platinum mist.

Snare is out of stock... not expected in until December.

Thanks
Brad

1337pearldood2002

11-17-2002, 05:11 PM

I personally like the BRXs because of their "low" price, and cuz I tried one out in Guitar Center today and DANG do they sound great!!! Good Job Pearl!!!:D

Fredzs

11-18-2002, 03:22 AM

i just played a MMX kit in my music store, and it rocks!!! the heads were coated ambassadors.. i love that set.. gotta get me one of those in probably 5 yrs.. :D

Butnutz

01-30-2003, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by Carl Peterson
Dont know about future color releases..Boo--I dunno real name for it..I just call it HOt LIME GREEN SATIN FLAME !

Lime satin flame, a few companies make it, most noticeable an italian company who's name escapes me.
Its avail able in blue, green, red, pink, orange, and multi-colored mixes like red and orange, blue and pink(like chad smith), and blue and red.

My fav masters?
BRX for sound, MSX, MMX and MRX for finishes.

Vachefolle

02-03-2003, 12:20 PM

he carl i was wondering if pearl could do BRX and MMX in silver sparkles? and if it was considered as special order so with a special price
thx!:D

Massmusic.net

02-03-2003, 01:58 PM

They can do silver sparkle... we special ordered one for a customer just the other week.

Thanks
Brad

Fran

03-03-2003, 11:40 PM

groove master you lucky ***

i want a masterworks.! my mom said is too much money...then i beg them for so long to my me my master mrx, which they did. picking them up next week.

timbo89

03-04-2003, 11:01 AM

hey there everyone.
I have been offered a brand new BRX piano black finish, sizes : 22,10,12,14 (no snare) for £895 do u guys think this is a good deal.
Thanx Timbo

Jookbox

03-05-2003, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by Fran
groove master you lucky ***

i want a masterworks.! my mom said is too much money...then i beg them for so long to my me my master mrx, which they did. picking them up next week.

when you're old enough to drive, make sure your mom buys you a bmw suv to carry your drums.

esu.chobo

03-07-2003, 04:58 AM

If I mosty play Rock/NuMetal, which Masters is the right for me? :)

Steven

03-10-2003, 01:54 PM

I play metalpunk with a pearl mmx kit.
They sound really sweet and you can play any type of music with them. But maybe a brx would do better. They cut true more in live performance and have more attack.

adamsopp

03-11-2003, 08:39 AM

Completely honestly, did anybody buy a BRX cos it's the only Masters they could afford?

Adam

ROBB283DT

03-11-2003, 10:35 PM

I will own a BRX in the future because that is what I need. I will be doing session work in my music career so I need a birch kit. Also, I do like birch more than maple because it has a darker more powerful sound and it is just what I like to hear.

Smoke N Drums

03-17-2003, 04:28 PM

MRX are my Fav. (Don't have the $$$ for MW.)

bigtone23

03-19-2003, 12:14 PM

I love them all, BRX kicks and MMX toms sound real nice together. I really like those MRX & BRX snares!

pj's studio

04-02-2003, 01:33 PM

Tough question for me. I really love my mrx live and really love my mmx in the studio. I guess I might be an mmx guy at heart BUT an mrx guy in a practical sense. Does that make sense? Prob. not SO - I say; mmx sound better when playing quietly at home. hell, the defernce between the two is SMALL anyway.

Love the Green Masterworks shown above - BEAUTIFUL. But I think tamo isn't necessarily worth the 6 months and 2G extra? BUT I-COULD-BE-WRONG!!MW kits are too expensive for me anyway... family guy and all

Love all the kits WILL NEVER switch companies - EVER EVER EVER!!

BRX sound fabulous also (just a LITTLE different) and you save more than a couple hundred bucks with BRX!

Raymond Massey

04-03-2003, 07:49 AM

I own a MRX kit because of the 6 ply shell with no glue rings!

It's the sound.

Wickerman

04-03-2003, 07:58 AM

I'm atrue MHX guy because they overall KILL in sound over any other kit ...but taht my oppinion MAHOGANY RULES!!!!! And Raymond Massey you can't disagreee with that now can ya lol

Action Jackson

04-03-2003, 08:18 AM

Action Jackson
I have a MMX in orange bernish and they sound awesome but
I voted for MHX because I love that fat worm deep low sound
and the red mahogany is beautiful. If I ever get a new kit that's
the one for me.Jesus is Lord

Raymond Massey

04-03-2003, 08:23 AM

MHX has got a lot to offer - lows & warmth - it's a classic sound!

You have a great kit - it's all just a matter of what you like huh.

One day I plan on a MW kit - maybe a Elvin Jones type of vibe with an 18"x14" kick

Smoke N Drums

04-03-2003, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by Raymond Massey
MHX has got a lot to offer - lows & warmth - it's a classic sound!

You have a great kit - it's all just a matter of what you like huh.

One day I plan on a MW kit - maybe a Elvin Jones type of vibe with an 18"x14" kick

Small kicks are neat. More tone than thump:

Raymond Massey

04-03-2003, 01:03 PM

Nice kit - is that a 16"?

Smoke N Drums

04-03-2003, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by Raymond Massey
Nice kit - is that a 16"?

It is a 16"x 16" Jungle Bass. It plays very differently than my 22"x16" MRX Bass. More "off the head." It produces a really neat low growling toneful sound.

Not having a port in the front head produces a bit of "kick back" that takes some getting used to.

I use a clip-on muffler on the reso and moon gels on the batter get the sound I want.

This really shows the versatility of Pearl Masters.

Needless to say, I don't play speed metal on this :cool:

Raymond Massey

04-03-2003, 01:37 PM

I've been thinking of using that JG-16 myself - for weddings and stuff - just because it's small.

Smoke N Drums

04-03-2003, 01:52 PM

I use it mainly for lounge gigs. Beyond the size benefits, it does have a sound unique to small bass drums.

You can get the standard thump from a 20" Any smaller than that and you get into a different "sound zone."

pj's studio

04-03-2003, 03:05 PM

Cool posts and pic Smoke N Drums.

Smoke N Drums

04-03-2003, 05:28 PM

Thanx........... Masters ROCK!

pj's studio

04-04-2003, 09:03 AM

Thanks Smoke - I love Masters too... AND I've got big news for the boards here but I'm not sure where to post;

" I SENT MY RECEIPT AND COUPON IN FOR THE FREE ELIMINATOR / RACK OFFER ON MAY 25TH AND I GOT THE PEDAL YESTERDAY!! (4/3/2003) " WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THAT WAS FREAKIN' FAST!!!!

GREAT JOB PEARL!! I cannot say enough about how much I appreciate the quick service for the pedal AND for the quick shipment of hardware to PARKWAY!

THANKS!!

:D

screamocore

04-04-2003, 11:04 AM

I have an MMX Gold set (4 sale) and a BRX set. The BRX set sounds better to me, but I'm behind the kit and don't get to hear the crowd hears.

pj's studio

04-04-2003, 11:51 AM

Nice kit screamo, good luck getting the cash to buy a second set of Masters Custom... what else?

Action Jackson

04-04-2003, 09:05 PM

How about some pix of that Brx? Jesus is Lord

Carl Peterson

04-07-2003, 07:56 AM

Screamocore,

Please dont post links that are related to selling gear..We dont do that here..Thanks,Carl

chilipeppermaniac

04-07-2003, 08:30 PM

I have only ever played all the kinds of Pearl drums except the 6 ply BRX's and Mahogany MHX's.

I first had an Export Kit in Cobalt Blue

Then I bought a used 4 pc kit which turned out to be a hodgepodge of an 8 and 10 in MRX, a 16x16 in 4 Ply Birch, and a 4 ply Masters Virgin 22x16 Kick. Having sold the 8 and 10 and a later added 13x11, I continue to play this kit with a 13x10 MMX, 22x16 MMX, and a 16x16 Masters Studio 4 ply floor tom.

After that, I got what I can only call my dream kits at bargain Prices. For a grand total of $1600 I got my 5pc number 39/100 1997 Limited Edition Silver Sparkle kit. a 10x10,12x10,14x12,16x14 and 22x16, but missing the number 39 snare. If anyone ever hears of a lone number 39/100 Limited Edit. Silver Sparkle snare made in April '97, have the owner contact me. PLEEEEEEEEEESE!!!!

Lucky me, I added a second silver 6 pc set number 79/100 that included the Matching Snare and 2 double tom stands for $1700 one year later.
I was told by Gene or Carl that these Made in Japan Limited editions were the Precursor to MW. However you slice it, I have 11 of the Prettiest, great sounding MMX drums Hand made in Japan.

So, having played Exports, MMX, MRX and BRX 4 ply's,
My alltime fav drums will always be my 2 Silver Sparkle Limited Edition 1997 Japanese made kits. The other 98 Limited edition Owners in the World will surely agree they are awesome Pearls like no other.

pj's studio

04-08-2003, 09:05 PM

I still cant decide whether I like my mmx or mrx kit better... HELP!

Just kidding! The mmx is more rez. and the mrx plays a little better... just my opinion.

BUT My MMX Diamond gloss is the most awesome looking kit I've ever seen!!:eek:

#165 Daimond Gloss - check it out on Pearls Namm highlight page, Damn! - I do need a matching snare, any recommendations for what might look good with it? Pics anyone?

chilipeppermaniac

04-08-2003, 11:30 PM

Badass Nickel Hammered Snare for Diamond Kit

Roli Garcia on Ebay has these. I love it with top head nice n tight!!!!!!

pj's studio

04-09-2003, 09:59 AM

Metal isn't my style right now. Although I do like the added volume. It's easier on the left wrist :)

screamocore

04-11-2003, 11:34 AM

Sorry, I guess I should have read the rules. Anyway, here's a pic of my BRX set (with MMX Gold snare):

chilipeppermaniac

04-11-2003, 12:42 PM

i love that color!!!!!!!!!

Great kit screamo

pj's studio

04-11-2003, 01:21 PM

I love the color AND set up Screamo! Nice

HOW DO YOU LIKE THE MMX snare ???? I'm thinking on getting a matching one AND I like my MRX. I think MMX might be a touch more resonant and fat than MRX.

What do you think?

Anybody?

Thanks!
PJ

chilipeppermaniac

04-11-2003, 02:24 PM

PJ,

I have 2 MMX snares. One Silver Sparkle, and one Opal.

I love both and even though they are both MMX each has a different sound. My guess is different trees, different sound and also different batter head and tension makes each sound different too.

If you get an MMX,,,,, having the MRX already, you will soon find out which you like better.

crushed_glass

05-22-2003, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by DRUMBOO
just seen the pearl video and your new MW kit .. forgot the name of the finish looked really nice

Is this the only Pearl Video out there?

Raymond Massey

05-22-2003, 09:51 AM

It's the only Drum set video - we do have videos on the percussion stuff - go to our main web site - some of the stuff can be down loaded.

Also there's a Hollywood movie called Drum line that is a very hip with a MP vibe.

DRUMBOO

05-22-2003, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by crushed_glass

Is this the only Pearl Video out there?

that´s the video

crushed_glass

05-22-2003, 08:56 PM

Thanks Boo and Raymond!

demononcable

06-10-2003, 05:06 PM

MRX all the way.

Kashmir

06-11-2003, 01:41 AM

Hiya.

When I have the money to a mmx, i buy it..

chilipeppermaniac

04-09-2004, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by pj's studio
chilipeppermaniac

That sounds great

...lots of work though. I heard Pearl lugs w/tuning rods can run you up to $5 piece. - $90 for a floor tom, $50 for a 10"

Doesn't sound bad after you figure what you might spend on a new kit!! Please post pictures and good luck with the flame paint job! That sounds REALLY tough!

...but you can do it!

Peace
PJ

Thanks PJ,

Not too much work really,,,,, after doing carpentry all day and mechanic work on cycles and cars and tractors in my spare time.
Drums are like coasting,,,,, as far as hard work goes.

Since my post, I have bought some cheap arts n crafts paints to do some test runs on flame designs and airbrush techniques.

If all goes well in the next month or so, I will get started on laying out the design on the shells and then hopefully be painted and playing by June.

Now to you MR kickkiller,,, I can't PM you anymore, so it is good to hear from you in the Threads, Mr Midnight fade player.

pj's studio

04-25-2004, 03:27 PM

I definitely think the BRX has low end but that it has more attack and 'cut' ((like a drum that might be tuned higher?)) than the maple.

The mrx is better than the MMX for death metal and heavy music FOR SURE. The mmx is like a jazz or soft rock type kit and it is MUCH harder to tune than the MRX and BRX. I think the BRX is awesome and a MUCH better bang for the buck than the MRX but I would say do some research on birch -v- maple drums and then go with the brx or mrx depending on what you find out. ???

I thought the mrx and mmx kits that I owned sounded similar (but I also think my mmx kit sounds VERY similar to my DW kit... I play too much and listen to the music not just the drums.

I KNOW you cant go wrong Pearl drums are the best mass produced drums ever, and there will never be anyone better at it!
So pick maple (mrx) or birch (brx) and then you wont have nay problems ;o)

You'll LOVE what you get, no matter what, trust me.

PJ:rolleyes:

sspercussion

03-15-2005, 03:57 AM

BRX...Platinum Mist.... 12 piece!

rsdrummer

03-15-2005, 01:38 PM

MRX for me, I like the slightly thincker shell for warmth & projection. Never been a fan of reinforcing hoops. Although I am going for a 4 ply with my Masterworks, 2 ply maple & 2 Ply Tamo.

whats wrong with reinforcement hoops?

Naked Mat

03-15-2005, 01:40 PM

whats wrong with reinforcement hoops?
Yeah whats the deal with reinf?

Babbulous_07

03-15-2005, 08:14 PM

If BRX is so desired by everybody, why is it cheaper? It seems like it should be more expensive just because of the great demand...

Naked Mat

03-16-2005, 03:26 AM

If BRX is so desired by everybody, why is it cheaper? It seems like it should be more expensive just because of the great demand...
I think it's more desired exactly because of the fact it's the cheapest. People who desperatly want a masters and are short on cash (many youngsters) can start with BRX. It's the only masters they can afford.