Reference Series...pictures

[Hook]

Here are some shots of the Reference Snares....in all their glory.

[Hook]

and some more...

[deathscent]

this makes me want one more.
please stop!!!!
j/k, keep it going. the urges are simply growing. nothing anyone can do about it.

[notphilip]

oh god....... soooo sexy. too bad i can't afford one of these 500 dollar snares :(

[Chris309]

Stunning. Seriously, just gorgeous. Those new strainers look outstanding as well.

[PanamaDrummer911]

:eek::eek::eek:

...

*drools*

I... want... THEM!

[deathscent]

*curls up in ball* damn coolness of snare! A SNARE! i usually look forward to the rest of the set!!!

[ELX825DH]

wow...some stunners in there!
if only i could afford...

[MelodyMaster]

Never seen a most beautiful instrument :eek:

[ELX825DH]

the first thing i noticed where the lugs! they look fantastic...

[malakite]

:eek: :D nice

[Dibs]

Stunning. I think Chris309 (as well as myself) would like to know a bit more info on the strainers. Anything new?

[archenemy56]

Heres some

[Drummer67]

man those are sweet snares

[archenemy56]

And some more

[Bigdave]

WOW! That Granite Sparkle looks amazing! :cool:

[Holybanana]

Beautiful.

[fastprof]

Wow...love the rootbeer fade, and can't wait to hear these drums in person. If I didn't love my SRX kit so much.... ;)

[icurays1]

I hope they have more colors in the future, the ones they have now are amazing but i'd like to see some of the classic masters colors on the ref. series too. Even some of the new elx colors would look good on them... Great looking drums either way.

[Unavailable]

Do the lugs rotate in and out? Man what I would give to just play on one...

[32ndtriplets]

icky lugs, nice everything else

[rushofblood2112]

!!!!!


stunning to say the least

[Napolean5]

icky lugs, nice everything else

I think we might be the only two people in this entire place who dislike those lugs, I like them on toms but not the snares.

[DVCSPL]

whenever i look at these drums i keep feeling my hands get wet and then i realize my mouth is open and im freaking drooling on them... these are just so damn amazing. i called pearl and i got them to send me some literature on the reference. im looking forward to some new toilet reading. ill prolly read it over and over everytime i take a crap.... ha

[blindreaper]

i dont understand what the new lugs do.

[njdrummer13]

what plies are the snares?

[JMeyersIV]

oh god....... soooo sexy. too bad i can't afford one of these 500 dollar snares :(




they're only $500?!?!?!?!?!? :eek:

[njdrummer13]

man, those new lugs come awfully close to touching that shell...

[DVCSPL]

20 ply snare

14outer ply maple
6inner birch...

right?

[newbeat]

You have probably all seen this, but its my fave so...

Any more of that one? It's amazing...

[Fran]

that first pic has a masterworks bassdrum head

[TopDog]

Great Stuff.

[drummer111]

i dont understand what the new lugs do.
what the new lugs do is make the drumhead have more contact with the drum that way you can have better tunning capabilities and more head to drum action.



by the way these drums look so computerized and fake but so real at the same time i cant wait to get one in either scarlet fade or purple craze or that granite/silver wrap or sparkle is till cant decide what to name it since i dont know the name.


oh yeah


teh new ReFeReNcE sErIeS is teh best it roxors!!!111!!!!!!1111!!!!!111
cant wait till somebody else puts that up

[drummer111]

20 ply snare

14outer ply maple
6inner birch...

right?

As the late johnny carson would say:
" YOU ARE CORRECT SIR*

[DeathMetalLegion]

Is it really $500, I heard way more than that. Hmmm.......That means I could pick either UltraCast or Reference.

[DeepThought]

Why post most of the pics that Hook posted all over again? Beats me...

[gts007]

I'm loving the new lugs...

[Cameron]

i would buy a set, but i don't want chrome hardware. i want satin.

[mdsfjkga55]

i would buy a set, but i don't want chrome hardware. i want satin.
all those snare pictures appear to have satin hardware

[Hook]

No but they do have one of the best photographers in these United States for product shots...Mr. John Walker of John Walker Studios. Stuff comes out looking almost alive...i wish I could be that skilled of a photographer...alas I had to be gifted with rugged good looks and jolly Santa like belly.

Some you also see with those pictures is the light pearlesence that these finishes maintain, it's a suttblety you can't miss in person.

[Tom Reyns]

Must... Get... Reference!!! :eek:

[iCe]

those finishes are mind blowing :eek:

[manudrum]

How much will they be?

[Chris309]

How much will they be?
You can download the 2005 Price List here (listed in USD)

http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showthread.php?t=75336

[shwilz0rz]

wow those are really beautiful

[Fixxxer]

seriously guys, my next kit will be a bonham-style Reference, 22x20, 12x10, 14x14, 16x16, 14x5 twilight fade

it will be mine, eventually

[sailorwaffle]

personaly i hate the lugs, look far to high tech, i can see the purpose of course, another brilliant idea by the lads n lasses at pearl! that purple sparkle fade i'm guessing 14 x 4 looks fecking awsum!

[Marc Hughes]

As the late johnny carson would say:
" YOU ARE CORRECT SIR*


That was actually Ed MacMahon who'd say that to Johnny.

Mr. Carson would say something like: "That is some wild wacky stuff, wouldn't you say so Ed?"

[drummer111]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh thanks for the correction


in the words of ED Mac Mahon

you are correct sir

[slipknot001]

ok im trying to keep my eyes in the sokets!!!!! those are truely beautiful snares, their 500 bucks?? damn

[generationhack]

damn sexy..

[Nagrath]

wow, I'd kill myself for a chance to have a reference kit. No way am I going to be able to afford that doing what I do though.

ah well....BRX, here I come!

[pd_vf_z_10]

these are so beautiful i think i went blind :cool:

[doc_on_drums]

I think we might be the only two people in this entire place who dislike those lugs, I like them on toms but not the snares.
Not the only two, there are at least three of us. The lugs look like some kind of "gimick" lug.
But that wouldn't keep me form buying a set of these beauties.

[Babbulous_07]

I know that those lugs are stunning, but what makes them better than other lugs, if at all? Just checkin'...

[DaveMurray44]

Those are like, the best snares ever.

[Snarekick1214]

make it four people with the lugs,it's not that I dont like them as much as I think they would be a better seller with tube lugs instead.

[Tju85]

Very nice. Everything is so..how can I say it...beautiful!

[PAS]

Ooooo, daddy like!

[Mikemeaner]

The lugs pivot to allow the tension rod the perfect angle to seat the rim to head, head to shell. So the tension rod pull straight down and not at an angle.

[Filty]

Well I think Twilight Fade and granite sparkle are one of the most beautiful colors i've ever saw from pearl.
I'm looking forward to check out those beautful drums at the musikmesse in frankfurt. I think I have to sell my BRX and order a reference. :eek:

oh by the way a question:
where are the differences (sound) between the rounded bearing edge and the 45° bearing edge?

[DrumSetMan19]

:eek: Imust congrats on the new reference series and i luved the video with dennis chambers, omar hakim, and morgan freeman it makes me jealous b/c the true beauty and sound of the reference series.
p.s. ahghhghghghhhmhhahgahhghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hh
(drooling) :eek:

[Compulsivedrummer]

really really pretty drums!!!!
i can't wait to hear em

[Fixxxer]

:eek: Imust congrats on the new reference series and i luved the video with dennis chambers, omar hakim, and morgan freeman it makes me jealous b/c the true beauty and sound of the reference series.
p.s. ahghhghghghhhmhhahgahhghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hh
(drooling) :eek:



hahaha, morgan ROSE, bro

Morgan Freeman is an actor

[nif j nac x]

sweeet
i wish i could have one! The colors are sick! i love the new lugs, and the mounting on the cymbol stands instead of the kick is awsome, but i wish they had a 4 tom setup, stright from the factory, u get ripped a lil if they dont, ut thats how they make tons of money, so

SICKNESS!

[loyaltopearl]

Dream Theater F'N RULE'S!!

[Schefferdrums]

i have officially popped a boner right out of my pants im sueing for the price of the pants which i got on sale for 10 bucks

[arohde3906]

I love the lugs on those snares, just beautiful.

[arohde3906]

Fixxer a true bonham set would be 26 inch bass 14, 16, and 18 inch toms with a 14 by 6.5 snare. But Im pretty sure reference doesnt have a 26 bass. Cool setup idea though.

[Tom Reyns]

I can't wait till Reference drums will start popping up on the forum.

[pand]

Ooooo, daddy like!

**$ You stole my avatar

[Tju85]

Very nice !

[Future Rockstar]

Dream Theater F'N RULE'S!!

Wow, i think that was the most inqoherant thing ive ever seen on this forum. But what ever makes u happy, like skitsofrenia, works :D

hey i can tell your new, welcome to the forum... newbe :D

[AL PERCIVAL]

Here's a pic I took while visiting Pearl Drum Corp last week. Its a proto-type 20-ply reference series snare shell. 25mm thickness. So you can see, Pearl's 20-ply shell thickness is almost equal to a 40-ply generic keller shell. :eek:

Carl gave me a 6.5x13 Reference snare to hold it was sooooo heavy felt like 50 pounds.

[Demfer]

Here's a pic I took while visiting Pearl Drum Corp last week. Its a proto-type 20-ply reference series snare shell. 25mm thickness. So you can see, Pearl's 20-ply shell thickness is almost equal to a 40-ply generic keller shell. :eek:

Carl gave me a 6.5x13 Reference snare to hold it was sooooo heavy felt like 50 pounds.

heavier than the tama bell brass snare? Im thinking of picking up a ref. snare in the future, howd you like the sound? is it a little toooooo bright.

[AL PERCIVAL]

heavier than the tama bell brass snare? Im thinking of picking up a ref. snare in the future, howd you like the sound? is it a little toooooo bright.

I dunno, I think Slip said the 6.5x14 TAMA Bell brass weight in at 32 pounds.
I don't really know how 'heavy' the actual Reference snare is (weight-wise), it just was real heavy to hold.

Yeah, it was somewhat on the bright side but with loads of projection, but strangely sensitive. My daughter even played it. We didn't change the tuning, but I'm guessing it could be tuned nice and phat sounding because of the shell depth. Just something about the Pearl Shell manufacturing, it didn't sound loud and poppy like a vented OC snare, it has warmth and depth, but still cranked.

[Psylence]

Here's a pic I took while visiting Pearl Drum Corp last week. Its a proto-type 20-ply reference series snare shell. 25mm thickness. So you can see, Pearl's 20-ply shell thickness is almost equal to a 40-ply generic keller shell. :eek:

Carl gave me a 6.5x13 Reference snare to hold it was sooooo heavy felt like 50 pounds.

That's a crazy shell thickness... I want one!

[krys9984]

Here are a couple of Reference Pictures from MusikMesse.

Chris :D

[krys9984]

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Chris :D

[krys9984]

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Chris :D

[Demfer]

I like my toilet paper like i like my snares....20ply! :)

[russb66]

I like my toilet paper like i like my snares....20ply! :)I just hope they allow custom colors in the future...

[Tom Reyns]

Killer pics Chris! Now I really want a Ref. snare, they look awesome!

[Dawael]

Those pictures blew me away, very nice Chris :D

[Genius Switch]

These drums are the absolute pinnacle in design and manufacturing. There isn't a single part on these drums that needs improvement. Hoops, tensions rods, swivel nuts, lugs, gaskets, edges, shell design, strainer, snare wires, mounts, they are all specially designed and exclusive to the RF series and all standard features. These drums will be collectors items.

A 4 pc. shell pack for $2200?!?! You bet your *** I'm saving for a set.

[megahertz]

Here are a couple of Reference Pictures from MusikMesse.

Chris :D

Hey Chris, could you post a link to there? Or do you have to be a member to get in?

[Hit 'Em Hard]

I like my toilet paper like i like my snares....20ply! :)


Ditto that.... :D

[krys9984]

Hey Chris, could you post a link to there? Or do you have to be a member to get in?

No problem Megahertz, here's the link:

http://www.trommeslageren.dk/pages/gallery.php?id=8ǀ

:)

Chris :D

[megahertz]

Thanks man :)

[Jookbox]

im looking forward to some new toilet reading. ill prolly read it over and over everytime i take a crap.... ha


Change your bowel habit to prevent hemorrhoids

Don't wait when "nature calls", otherwise your stool can dry or harden, thus more difficult to pass.

Also, avoid straining, as well as sitting and reading on the toilet. Most of the time, it takes only 2 to 5 minutes to pass stool. Wash the anus well after the urge is gone and leave the toilet.

[drummer78]

Hey, can someone tell me what finish is on the picture of the reference series drumkit on the front page of the 2005 price list?

[Tallica/Sevendust Freak]

Purple Craze...I know this because aside from the picture being BLACK AND WHITE...I'm guessing. :P hehe Probably anyone of the burst type finishes :)

Either #192 Copperfire Sparkle
#193 Purple Craze
or #194 Granite Sparkle.

[emo_dude]

*wipes tears away*

just beautiful....

[Tallica/Sevendust Freak]

Amen to that!

[humdrum]

Here are a couple of Reference Pictures from MusikMesse.

Chris :D

Thanks for sharing these photos Chris69. You da man!!!!!!!!!!!!

[drummer78]

I wish they would make it a real finish, it is so much classier and prettier then all the other finishes they have right now... I like it better then diamond burst because its not TOO much silver, it is kinda like stars....

[Kevo]

the reference is beautifull :)

[Pet 88]

Definetly a drumset I want

just beutiful

[duck3rs]

ohh.. So nice.. And that rootbear fade, so sexy!

[unclesam]

Can anyone post the thread with the guy who had some new reference drums in #142 Root Beer Fade?

[drummerz101]

WOW!!! These drums are amazing!! I saw them at my local drum store but I couldnt bring my self to play them due to the fact that they were on display only. To all the folks at Pearl that might read this: "Great Job!!!" I am extremely impressed.

[Pet 88]

Can anyone tell me what finish this is?

Please, I'd fell in love with that finish the minute I saw it :rolleyes: :p

[Snoogans]

Twilight fade

[Pet 88]

Okay... Thanks :D

[george clark]

How are you,Pet88! Nice to meet you

[PearlMWPlayer]

Here is a Reference kit on EBay.
I don't know about this price though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pearl-5-pc-Reference-Kit-Scarlet-Fade-NEW_W0QQitemZ7350896717QQcategoryZ64441QQssPageNam eZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[wood]

They want to much for that set on ebay. take the list price cut it in half and that should be your cost.( and no tax) go to mass music!!

[Redbeard]

Here is a Reference kit on EBay.
I don't know about this price though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pearl-5-pc-Reference-Kit-Scarlet-Fade-NEW_W0QQitemZ7350896717QQcategoryZ64441QQssPageNam eZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
How did you come across that listing? I didn't see it in the Pearl category even though the listing says it's in that category.

[TommySalami]

its like an orgasm to my eyes, and my ears (but not my wallet) when i hear them GOOD WORK PEARL!!

[Sc(+)pe]

Looks awesome!! If only...

[Tju85]

Have these been posted? :D

[archenemy56]

Have these been posted? :D
If the Reference Series looks that good in the pictures, I can't wait until I see one in real life. :D

[Mr. Oliver]

those all look ridiculous!

[Pmiller]

WOW! That Granite Sparkle looks amazing! :cool:S

Send me an IM if you are interested in a pearl Reference kit....I have a Granite Sparkle 10,12,14,16 Brand Spanky New!!!
Patty

[AL PERCIVAL]

Here's the snare (in real life). #192 Copperfire Sparkle

[Scolecite]

Here's the snare (in real life). #192 Copperfire Sparkle

How does that snare sound, it looks amazing.

[AL PERCIVAL]

How does that snare sound, it looks amazing.

Surprisingly versatile. With the 25mm shell thickness, you'd think there'd be some choking, but it doesn't. It also isn't high pitched. Its very full-bodied and warm when tuned medium and sounds like a deep 6.5x14 very meaty, with excellent projection but not overtly aggressively gunshot ringing loud. I like it better than my Eric Singer to be quite honest.

[CusK]

Holy crap.

[PanamaDrummer911]

I just realized that the set-ups pearl put on their kit when taking pictures are insane! I love those set-ups!

[Pearl Guy 7]

Well since I'm a Reference Series owner, I thought I would post my pic's here of my Rootbeer Fade Kit. I started a Rootbeer Fade Thread when I got my kit, but this is the official Picture Thread, with not too many pic's, so I'll contribute. This is my simple yet classy set-up.

22 x 20 Kick Drum
16 x 16 Floor Tom
12 x 9 Rack Tom
14 x 6.5 Snare Drum

Hope you enjoy :cool:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/drumdude13/PearlRootberFadeReferenceSeries004.jpg


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/drumdude13/PearlRootberFadeReferenceSeries005.jpg


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/drumdude13/PearlRootberFadeReferenceSeries006.jpg


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/drumdude13/6ba624f1.jpg


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/drumdude13/ef0dff01.jpg


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/drumdude13/c6894c69.jpg


These drums sound amazing ! I highly recommend buying this series if your thinking about it, they're simply gorgeous !

[Zildjian1010]

could someone post a 14x6.5 Purple Craze snare

[DruMMer PuNk]

what the new lugs do is make the drumhead have more contact with the drum that way you can have better tunning capabilities and more head to drum action.



by the way these drums look so computerized and fake but so real at the same time i cant wait to get one in either scarlet fade or purple craze or that granite/silver wrap or sparkle is till cant decide what to name it since i dont know the name.


oh yeah


teh new ReFeReNcE sErIeS is teh best it roxors!!!111!!!!!!1111!!!!!111
cant wait till somebody else puts that up
scarlet fade :cool:

[AL PERCIVAL]

Probably my favorite Pearl Reference pic from the Frankfurt Musik Musse show, the complete Reference Scarlet Fade kit.

[krys9984]

Here are a couple Reference Images I came across.

Chris :D

[styleone]

Very nice pictures but who would allow himself to commit the crime of drilling that bass drum ?!

[Gingermagic]

oh god....... soooo sexy. too bad i can't afford one of these 500 dollar snares :(


Lucky git

They cost £710 pounds over here

[champdave]

. . . £600 from ADC.

Oh wait, that's still one hell of a lot of money :(

[nutzo_dot_net]

so nicee!

[ttaM]

jeeeez why are reference sets so s3xy!?!?!?!?!?!

[longboardsX]

Can someone tell me where you can get the 4 piece shellpack for $2200 like Ironcobra8 mentioned in his post earlier? Are there any places selling reference shellpacks for this cheap?

[AL PERCIVAL]

Can someone tell me where you can get the 4 piece shellpack for $2200 like Ironcobra8 mentioned in his post earlier? Are there any places selling reference shellpacks for this cheap?


Send off a PM (i.e., Private Message) to user ---> Andy @ MassMusic
He's a online Pearl Authorized dealer


http://www.massmusic.net/

[TommySalami]

Probably my favorite Pearl Reference pic from the Frankfurt Musik Musse show, the complete Reference Scarlet Fade kit.
looks alot like drumandfly's

[nutzo_dot_net]

Anything from the new references...snares and all?

[Gaurgle]

here's some!

http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=194508&stc=1
http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=194537&stc=1
http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=194538&stc=1

[AL PERCIVAL]

Anything from the new references...snares and all?

They have a new "Metal Reference snare line" to accompany their maple/birch Reference snare line.



1. RFB-1450 14x5 - 3mm brass shell BRL-55 lugs, Die Cast Hoops
2. RFB-1465 14x6.5 - 3mm brass shell BRL-65 Lugs Die Cast Hoops
3. RFS-1450 14x5 - 2.5mm Cast Steel shell BRL-55 lugs, Die Cast Hoops
4. RFS-1465 14x6.5 - 2.5mm Cast Steel shell, BRL-65 Lugs, Die Cast Hoops
This sucker is heavy!

[drummergirlx 6]

From the Hernandez & Quinones clinic:

[GoldRebel]

I really guess somethng ,
can anyone say that reference series definitly better than master series ?

[nutzo_dot_net]

any more scarleet fade shots of snares?

[FlyingDrums]

Man...instead of ordering the free floater for my new SMX...I should've just spent the extra $250 and got a reference snare. Man those things are gorgeous. I played a gig last year and another band's drummer had the silver sparkle kit and he let me take the driver's seat. AMAZING sound those drums had. The snare definitely stands out!

[cadconversions]

Great pics guys. I really dig that scarley fad and purple craze.

[Bradston]

I'm selling my Xbox 360 (that I waited 30 stinkin hours in line for!)
so that I can buy a Reference snare!!! 00**

[cadconversions]

What size / finish? I just ordered a 13" x 6.5" in Rootbeer fade to go with my MMX Sunrise Fade kit.

[KadajITA]

http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/8537/foto1338ao.jpg
http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/2760/foto1325ln.jpg
http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/5042/foto1319lp.jpg
http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/2002/foto1306em.jpg

mi reference set!

[KadajITA]

today i've received my 18" floor tom.it's amazing.i'm so surprised.i'm the first in italy who get it.

[fooooolio]

ey guys is purple craze more purple or blue because i saw an outside pic and it looked blue and i really liked it :D

[KickassDrummer]

ey guys is purple craze more purple or blue because i saw an outside pic and it looked blue and i really liked it :D

It's definitely purple through and through. I agree that a blue version would be cool, but that must've been a lighting effect.

[fooooolio]

o and 1 more thing....
can we call up pearl and ask to custom order purple craze with black hardware?

[KickassDrummer]

o and 1 more thing....
can we call up pearl and ask to custom order purple craze with black hardware?

At present, the answer is no. Only chrome hardware for the Reference Series. If you really wanted black hardware, you would need to look into the Masterworks Series.

[fooooolio]

thanks dude ur a very informative person rep for you

[KickassDrummer]

thanks dude ur a very informative person rep for you

No problem, bro!

[Trampled Underfoot]

I dont know, but I think a great set of drums like these could come in way better colors then these lame choices! Come on Pearl, give us a choice. The drums are what I dream of owning, but the colors are holding me back **$ What a killer concept for the perfect kit though. Will own a set one day. I like the Maple sessions in the green burst. for half the price too :)

[Steven]

My snaredrum (14x6.5 granite sparkle).
Notice the exclusive mastercast neeps! :cool:

[Private_Snowball]

Not Sure if these have been done. but i found them on the Catalog.

2 of my favourite finishes so far. altho i do like Granite Sparkle. i cant find a decent picture of it.

[earthshaker]

Found on the japanese PEARL site :

http://www.pearlgakki.com/drum/news_reference60th/detail.jpg

http://www.pearlgakki.com/drum/news_reference60th.html

[styleone]

Nice ! These limited editions with gold hardware are looking pretty classy !

http://www.pearlgakki.com/drum/news_reference60th/img06.jpg

[Private_Snowball]

Oh My F****ing God I Want!

[3rdRayDrummer]

oh my goodness.. i hate to say it.. but i think the reference is converting me from Yamaha to Pearl :eek:

i was very interested in another kit.. i loved it.. and it was cheaper.. and more avaliable..

but but.. the reference.. shes so beautiful.. and the great sound reviews she is getting..

:(

[drum-drum-drum-drum!! (Mozart)]

Hi there, guys, drum-drum-drum-drum!! (Mozart), present!
Please, excuse me by sharing something out of the theme you're envolved now.
It's about Reference drum sounds. I'm just deciding to buy a 7 pieces kit.
I've received many help on the first aid forum to pretty understand the necessary on Reference kits. But I just like to know a few more. Exactly this... what's the kind and quality of sound every tom on a 7 kit has...? How does it sounds like...? Of course, I read sound goes according the wood used on its manufacturation. Many friends have just tried to explain it. I'll be waiting for your reply. Thanks. God bless you!

[styleone]

Hi, as you may have understood, there are already a few threads dealing with these but your best bet is to read the information available here :

http://www.pearldrum.com/reference.htm

And most of all, trust your ears and listen to that :

http://www.pearldrum.com/refvideo-vid.html

Enjoy.

[joey_jordison1]

You might be $500 richer PEarl, i'm looking into buying a 13x6.5" Reference snare in Copperfire Sparkle

[MicroStarck]

The reference series looks really solid !
Nice !
Are they made in the US ?

[styleone]

No, they're made in TAIWAN.
Just to remind you, Pearl is a japanese company ;).

[Trailofchris]

Found these off Memphis Drum Shop website

http://www.memphisdrumshop.com/images/reference_feat1.jpg
http://www.memphisdrumshop.com/images/reference_feat2.jpg
Man they look nice!

[jellybutter]

so nice, how much do you think one of those snares would run me

[AL PERCIVAL]

so nice, how much do you think one of those snares would run me

http://www.massmusic.net

they have the best online advertised prices on all drum related equipment including Pearl Reference snares as advertised on their web:

20-ply 25mm shell thickness
RF1365S - 13x6.5 Pearl Reference Series snare $484.00 USD
RF1450S - 14x5 Pearl Reference Series snare $449.00 USD
RF1465S - 14x6.5 Pearl Reference Series snare $499.00 USD

Steel
RFS1450 - 14x5 Pearl Cast Steel Reference snare $399.00 USD
RFS1465 - 14x6.5 Pearl Cast Steel Reference snare $424.00 USD

Brass
RFB1450 - 14x5 Pearl 3mm Brass Reference snare $449.00 USD
RFB1465 - 14x6.5 Pearl 3mm Brass Reference snare $484.00

[jellybutter]

dang thats alot, is reference a good recording set

[pimpdrummer0789]

oh man i love the reference

[trommis1]

man i'm totaly in love with the reference :eek: too bad I cant afford one.. :rolleyes:

[manifest_drumz]

No, they're made in TAIWAN.
Just to remind you, Pearl is a japanese company ;).
actually pearl is an AMERICAN company that manufacturs its product in Taiwain. how did you make a connection between taiwan and japan anyway?

[styleone]

actually pearl is an AMERICAN company that manufacturs its product in Taiwain. how did you make a connection between taiwan and japan anyway?

I assume you're joking aren't you ?


In case you're not, http://www.pearldrum.com/education/history/ .

[manifest_drumz]

I assume you're joking aren't you ?


In case you're not, http://www.pearldrum.com/education/history/ .
my bad, i stand corrected

[styleone]

my bad, i stand corrected

You're far from being the first one that I've seen who thought Pearl was american. Of course, living in america and having all your pearl services redirected by the nashville base affects your thoughts but even in europe I've met people who believed pearl was american.

[dave61071]

It's possible that the name "Pearl" was chosen to sound more American.

[TittoBluni]

A drummer in a metal band here in Iceland bought this massive Purple Craze recently. Awesome!
http://tonabudin.is/myndir/index/krist_pearl_ref.jpg
http://tonabudin.is/myndir/index/krist_pearl_ref.jpg

[styleone]

Impressive purchase ! Are these bass drums 20's ?

[TittoBluni]

Not shure. but my guess is 22x18's and 18x16, could be wrong though.

[ebuzzcut]

A drummer in a metal band here in Iceland bought this massive Purple Craze recently. Awesome!
http://tonabudin.is/myndir/index/krist_pearl_ref.jpg
http://tonabudin.is/myndir/index/krist_pearl_ref.jpg


Weird sizes for metal!

[nattramn]

Acctually that is the very drummer at the left of the picture. Setting his kit up.

[AL PERCIVAL]

Impressive purchase ! Are these bass drums 20's ?

The 2 main kicks are 22x20 (dia vs length), the third is 18x16.

[styleone]

The 2 main kicks are 22x20 (dia vs length), the third is 18x16.

Thanks for the clarification, I was doubting when I saw the pic ! :)

[Redbeard]

There aren't many pics of Crystal Rain on here, so here's one:

[styleone]

I just love this picture of Horacio Hernandez playing a beautiful Twilight Fade. The finish looks to be showing off very well.

http://www.columbuspercussion.com/clinics/horacio/images/IM001402.JPG
http://www.columbuspercussion.com/clinics/horacio/images/IM001408.JPG

[Nergretty]

Hi Guys!

Here's a few pics of my new Ref kit!

http://loungegettogether.com/images/112_1298.jpg

http://loungegettogether.com/images/113_1321.jpg

http://loungegettogether.com/images/113_1325.jpg

http://loungegettogether.com/images/113_1327.jpg

Here's a video as well:

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1392927926

Cheers

Nerg

[styleone]

Great choice of color ! :D

I'd complain about putting an unused BB-3 on such a nice bass drum but that's just me...

Mine does not look THAT different !
http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showthread.php?t=158070

[Nergretty]

Great choice of color ! :D

I'd complain about putting an unused BB-3 on such a nice bass drum but that's just me...

Mine does not look THAT different !
http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showthread.php?t=158070

Thanks. :D

I wanted the BB-3 cause for small gigs I won't bring the DDR-1 rack and I like my toms mounted on the BD for those occasions.

Cheers

Nerg

[Tom Reyns]

I saw Horacio Hernandez last year at a clinic. He was playing an awesome Ref kit!

[Pearl-Drumz]

say..does he has a 14x14 floor and a 16x16 floor?? or s 16x16 floor and a 18x16??

[KadajITA]

http://img452.imageshack.us/img452/6059/dscf1980le0.jpg

i was BOOMING on my ref last weekend,for my birthday party!
my master let me plasy with his Guns'n roses tribute band,the best gift!!
Don't look too much at my face,i was destroyed by vodka and a lot of cocktails! :D

[grypmatthias]

ey guys is purple craze more purple or blue because i saw an outside pic and it looked blue and i really liked it :D

Maybe a bit late to answer, but luckily I can tell you that it is blue in my opinion. Just check my sig...that's not purple, right? :cool:

EDIT: Damn, and then I look at them, and you can't really call it blue either. I just think it's a bit in between, but it certainly is not the ***** type of purple like this smiley has :( :)

[GODSSETUP]

Hey ppl, im a new member and i gotta show yuz my baby... The references kinda came out like early last year over in my neck of the woods and when I saw one I fell to my knees. I eventually got around to playing a Dw collectors up against a reference and found myself baffled at the fact that this brand new amazing peice of craftsmanship, technology and 2G's cheaper sounded 10X better than this american custom job (not to be a hippocrit cuz the edge does sound awsum). About 6 months of saving and 6 months of Hard, hard dilivery waiting later I now have my hands on the kit of my dreams. Probably the best accoustic drum sound I and others have claim they've ever heard. ****en stoaked!

[Underwear]

i was BOOMING on my ref last weekend,for my birthday party!
my master let me plasy with his Guns'n roses tribute band,the best gift!!
Don't look too much at my face,i was destroyed by vodka and a lot of cocktails! :D

Grande Kadaj ci si becca anke qua... Sono Marlon di Drumsportal!!!!

[P34rl1zpn4g3]

http://img452.imageshack.us/img452/6059/dscf1980le0.jpg

i was BOOMING on my ref last weekend,for my birthday party!
my master let me plasy with his Guns'n roses tribute band,the best gift!!
Don't look too much at my face,i was destroyed by vodka and a lot of cocktails! :D

oh oh kadaj..I want try your drum!
:p

[rollracer]

Hello every snare-roller on P.D.F.Yeah and they are thick (20 ply),and the sound is realy crrrisp,dry,powerfull as i like(for a wood shell).I just picked mine in root beer fade color and 14-5 size, couples days ago,and just put a genera dry on it for even crispier sound and it's a complete blast.I mean,for a wood shell,when i put it aside my warlord bell-brass.....AS i like rollracing snares iplay on,i love cut-sound,crisp and short+power.Reference delivred promises.Hats off.I did not change wires yet.Hummmm.I'm thinking about trying one of pearl reference drum-kit,just to see if they sound as cut and precise like there snares.Anyone have experience to share whit'em????DW,8,10,12,14 fast-toms,16floor,22kick,sabian paragon.

[Tom Reyns]

^^Congrats on your snare! Do you have a warlord praetorian??? omg, these things cost a fortune! Any pics?

[Roar!]

I was so close to getting one of these kits. I had all the money but then got something else.

[dunkerton12]

My new Reference Snare. It's 13" by 6.5" and sounds sweet! I got a great deal on it too. Out of my 4 snares it has quickly become my favorite.

[meyost]

i dont understand what the new lugs do.

I don't either! I was told it helps alignment of the lugs. If the lugs are off enough to screw up alignment of getting the tuning bolts in, then there are much worse problems that need to be fixed.

2 things those lugs do is: 1 collect grime and dirt, 2 make the drums even more expensive!

[koylak]

Look here for Granite sparkle:
http://drumcenter.pl/product.php?id=3998_Pearl_Reference_Fusion_Shell_R F924XAP__194

and here for Rootbear:
http://drumcenter.pl/product.php?id=3999_Pearl_Reference_Fusion_Shell_R F924XAP__142


cheers! :D ;)

[antoniobanderas]

jaja whats the deal with those lugs?

[rushofblood2112]

My Reference (A.K.A Baby Killa')...

I love these drums to death! I 1000% recommend them!

[HardHitter]

I admire the fact you can make a playable setup that looks good too. A rare breed. I hate it when a guy has a grip of good gear and pays no mind to how the hardware looks, doesnt face badges and all those details.

[rushofblood2112]

I make it a fact to make everything look as good as it should! :D

[BENNYweisch]

here is a pic i got of chad smith playing his reference a few weeks ago. sorry pfor the bad pic quality, it was taken with my cell phone

[Danuk]

Some amazing pics in here :eek:

[pimpdrummer0789]

My Reference (A.K.A Baby Killa')...

I love these drums to death! I 1000% recommend them!

Wow, your kit is unbelievable

[pimpdrummer0789]

My Reference (A.K.A Baby Killa')...

I love these drums to death! I 1000% recommend them!


I get the feeling of carter beauford when i see your kit

[bossy909]

...as for feelings of carter beauford, a left side ride does not a carter beauford kit make, and another thing everyone should have a left side ride (except for jazz setups). otherwise they usually have a terribly weak left side.

[drum-drum-drum-drum!! (Mozart)]

Impressionant, Hook... really!! Very admirable pieces of drum art...

[Stefan Ray]

I (like alot of potential Reference buyer's) wanted my own finish and black hardware. I opted to get a Masterworks kit in Reference specs! Enjoy

[armistead66]

I found these pics on the ebay....
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[givemethebeat]

heres a few more , not sure if i have posted here though

[whey]

The updated pictures (http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showpost.php?p=1852213268&postcount=45)

enjoi.

[kenwardc]

Hope this is the right spot!

A pic of my Reference kit!

http://www.porsche-1.net/forums/uploads/gallery_7_48_17877.jpg

[AL PERCIVAL]

Ref #198 Shimmer of OZ

[AL PERCIVAL]

#198 Rhythm Blue pictures courtesy of PDF member MW_DRUMMER (Stefan)

[Big King]

Here are a few pics of my recent Reference acquisition.

Scarlet Fade color.

[proto78]

Maaaannnn! Can't wait! Mine's coming soon...Copperfire or Twilight Fade? It's a coin toss. :D

[ricabernathy]

Ref #198 Shimmer of OZ

THATS MY DRUMS!!! i have the shimmer of oz # 198 or are all of them that number? the tags on them say 198.. if that is this is a small world

[ricabernathy]

THATS MY DRUMS!!! i have the shimmer of oz # 198 or are all of them that number? the tags on them say 198.. if that is this is a small world


ok i figured it out thats the color or something nevermind

[Tom Reyns]

Hehe funny... :D

[RVP]

Hey Everyone,

I posted this is the "Reference Rules" thread but I thought it would make sense to post here as well...

I upgraded my Reference Series Kit a little while ago and thought I'd share some new pics with you all. Hope you enjoy them, I'm in absolute love with this kit and am so proud to be associated with a company like Pearl!!!!

These Reference drums are the most versatile, most beautiful sounding and looking drums I've EVER played!!! Thanks to everyone at Pearl for their amazing support, especially my Canadain Reps Redge and Paul for making things happen for me. Pearl IS the best reason to play drums.... hope you guys enjoy the pics!

Specs :

Pearl Reference Series in Rootbeer Fade

14 x 6.5 Wood Ref. Snare
14 x 6.5 Brass Ref. Snare
10 x 9 Rack Tom
12 x 9 Rack Tom
13 x 10 Rack Tom
16 x 16 Floor Tom
22 x 20 Kick Drum
Pearl DR-503C Rack System, Pedals and Hardware
Sabian Cymbals (Lots of 'em ! LOL!)
Evans Drumheads
- Kick Batter Head - EQ3, Pearl Stock Resonant Head
- Rack & Floor Tom Batter Heads - G2 Coated, Resonant Glass Heads
- Wood & Brass Snare Batter Heads - G2 Coated, Glass 500 Resonant Heads
Regal Tip Drumsticks

[RVP]

Here's a few more pics from behind the kit.......

[AL PERCIVAL]

Some of the new Black-on-Black and White-on-white Reference kits with the new red gaskets and clear Remo Emperor batter heads on toms/floors.

These pics from the PASIC show in Ohio courtesy of Gene Okamoto

[AL PERCIVAL]

PASIC Show - White-on-White Reference kit.

[RVP]

Some of the new Black-on-Black and White-on-white Reference kits with the new red gaskets and clear Remo Emperor batter heads on toms/floors.

These pics from the PASIC show in Ohio courtesy of Gene Okamoto

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for posting these pics!!! AMAZING!!! If this black on black was available 2 years ago when I got my Reference.... I would have ordered it in a heart beat!!!! Thanks for sharing....

RVP

[AL PERCIVAL]

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for posting these pics!!! AMAZING!!! If this black on black was available 2 years ago when I got my Reference.... I would have ordered it in a heart beat!!!! Thanks for sharing....

RVP


Thanks Ryan - Yeah I think the kits look great, especially the black on black the red gaskets really show up nicely against the #103 Piano Black lacquer.

[ricabernathy]

yep...

[Frederik W]

The red gaksets ruins the white kit, IMO. The black looks really stunning!

The SoO Reference is so sparkly, my eyes hurt :p LOVE IT!

[AL PERCIVAL]

yep...

Richard your kit is absolutely drop dead gorgeous.

[ricabernathy]

Richard your kit is absolutely drop dead gorgeous.


thank you very much, not sure if i like em the way i have em set up tho

[AL PERCIVAL]

thank you very much, not sure if i like em the way i have em set up tho

That's my setup two toms off left and two floors with the ride over the kick.
Play with it and see what works best for you. Maybe its the traditional two over the kick.

[ricabernathy]

That's my setup two toms off left and two floors with the ride over the kick.
Play with it and see what works best for you. Maybe its the traditional two over the kick.


yea im gonna be playing with it like that tonight.

[ricohorton]

yep...
love that shimmer of oz

[vincentnadon]

goooddddd the black on black with red gasket is amazing.....
is it a lacquer or wrap?? and will it be available to order!!!!!??!!!!
I am wondering if the reference series will be available for custom orders soon.... :rolleyes:

[AL PERCIVAL]

goooddddd the black on black with red gasket is amazing.....
is it a lacquer or wrap?? and will it be available to order!!!!!??!!!!
I am wondering if the reference series will be available for custom orders soon.... :rolleyes:

vincentnadon - please see This thread pg 5 and beyond (http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showthread.php?t=189627)

Both WOW and BOB are lacquer kits 109 Artic white and 103 Piano black.
They are LE Limited Edition kits only 50 ea.

[24K gold]

Wow, Bob! That sounds funny... know what I mean :D

[Pearl-Drumz]

does it cost extra to get certain colors of hardware/finishes on the ref kits?

[AL PERCIVAL]

does it cost extra to get certain colors of hardware/finishes on the ref kits?

There is not extra cost for hardware. The LE edition White-on-White and black-on-black ref kits come with their white and black respective hardware, all others ref kits for come with standard chrome hardware for now.

[TWH]

That black/red Reference looks amazing.

[b.w.]

The red Pearl logo looks great on that black kit.

[ntime]

I don`t care for the white on white, but the black on black with those red gaskets and the red logo looks great!

[Pearl-Drumz]

How Much would one of those bad bou LE Ref Kits Cost canadian AL? :D

[HOTFOOT]

jeeeeeeezuuuuz
those kits look amazezing.
I would maybe change the red gaskets on the white kit to maybe the rythem blue.
that would be crazy sweet!!!
I love those drums.

[drummer301]

these snares look beautiful how much does these cost

[HOTFOOT]

I am assuming that you have to buyu the whole shell pack and not single drums. This would definatly be amazing, and I would also want to pick up a snare if possible

[amateur drummer]

these snares look beautiful how much does these cost


700$ CND.

[AL PERCIVAL]

I am assuming that you have to buyu the whole shell pack and not single drums. This would definatly be amazing, and I would also want to pick up a snare if possible

Yep its the entire shell pack, no single drum components with the exception of the optional Reference snare.

[Drummin_Dan]

took a few cell snaps of friday's gig. Yep, 5-piece Chad Smith style (minus the china)

http://photos-921.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v148/25/55/516095921/n516095921_264346_853.jpg
http://photos-921.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v148/25/55/516095921/n516095921_264347_1174.jpg

notice the other mounts on the cymbal stands? Those are for the Gretsch set. I use the old beat up cymbal stands and throw the Pearl clamps on. It's really convenient. Plus, I'm usually lazy and already have that hardware packed up (instead of the Pearl hardware, which is usually always setup in the basement). Pearl has done a great job making mounting really easy and setup less of a headache.

[nusantara]

By Looking at all these pictures of PEARL REFERENCE,...my heart goes "BUM...BUM...BUM...!"

[Drummin_Dan]

Crystal Rain photo-spam
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