Masterworks Available now for sale !!!

[Carl Peterson]

Hello people!

I thought it would be really great to share with you gear I have in stock available for sale.You CANNOT buy direct from me,so please don't ask..If you like what you see, zap me a message to see if its sold or not.If in fact it isn't, well, contact your favorite authorized Pearl dealer for your cost..I will post size, shell composite, color name and LIST price. I will update on a regular basis. Please note these aren't "defective" , or "scratch and dent" merchandise.It's gear I have aquired from our home office for shows, etc. Please feel free to email me with questions..I'd like to keep the thread clean of alot of post,and mainly have the pics on here..Thanks and enjoy the wonderful world of MASTERWORKS !!

[Carl Peterson]

Here's a 6.5 x 14 in Tamo. Its 3 ply maple, 1 ply TAMO.Finished in an awesome Lemon Lime fade..CL65 lugs,SR017 throwoff,Diecast hoops,and S022n Snares..List price: $1,270.00.

THIS DRUM IS SOLD AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE

[Carl Peterson]

Talk about class !! I have this in both 5 and 6.5 x14..It's 6 ply, 5.4 mm , 100% Rosewood. Has gold hardware, tube lugs, die cast hoops, and a SR017 throwoff..List price is $ 1,300.00..

UPDATE....ONLY A LIMITED SUPPLY REMAIN

[Carl Peterson]

Its part of our "Collector Edition" series..They're very cool. Rosewood is'nt one of the choices when you build your kit..It's on these snare drums only for the time being..It's a 6 ply, 5.4 mm shell so it's very sensitive and responsive..Its a higher sounding drum then its conterparts,but has suprisingly rich tones as you stand further away from it..

[Carl Peterson]

Here's a step right into the 1950's, with 2002 technology..
A beautiful Champagne Sparkle 6 x 14.. 8 ply-2 ply inner Mahogany with 6 ply outer maple. Has Super Hoop II rims,CL65 lugs, Sr017 strainer, and S022N snares. This is a cracking drum!!
Look at that paint job !!List price is $ 920.00..This won't last guys !

THIS DRUM IS SOLD AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE

[Carl Peterson]

WOW is all I can say..This drum is HOT !!! Here's a 6 x 14 snare in Burnt Natural Fade..It is an 8 ply. 6 ply outer Maple, 2 ply inner Mahogany..It's equipped with Super Hoop II's, CL 65 lugs,SR017 strainer, and S022N snares. List price is $ 920.00 !! This is an awesome addition to ANY COLOR drum set..

THIS DRUM IS SOLD AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE

[Carl Peterson]

Stunning!!! Take one of the hottest veneers, and drench it in teal stain..Look at the end result. Nothing but pure beauty and awesome sound. Here's a 5.5 x 14- 6 ply Maple with Tamo outer veneer.This is equipped with CL55 lugs, SR017 strainer,and Die Cast hoops. All in black..I found this drum in the back and needs a new home..This drum is brand new,WOW!!

THIS DRUM IS SOLD AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE

[Carl Peterson]

Sit down and hold on..I have a BEAUTIFUL set of Masterworks in the famous "Blue Marbleized" color..This thing has white knuckle ride written all over it..All drums are MAPLE..The kick is 8 ply, toms and snare are six ply.The snare also has awesome tube lugs..Has all Die Cast hoops.
Here's the sizes: 24x18, 13x11, 16x16 FT, 18x18 FT,and 5.5x14 snare.These are brand new,and are looking for a stage near you!
Email me with any questions.They are ready for IMMEDIATE delivery..List price $ 7,080.00..(stands not included).

THIS SET IS SOLD AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE

[Carl Peterson]

This kit is a head turner for sure!! Azure Fade is sooooo hot. Here's a brand new set looking for a new home.Sizes are 18 x 22 , 6.5 x 14 (20 lug) snare, 12 x 10, 13 x 12 mounted toms, 16 x 16 floor tom. The bass and snare drum are 8 ply Maple. The mounted toms are 6 ply-2 outer Birch, 2 middle Birch, 2 inner Maple. The floor tom is also 6 ply-2 outer Birch, 2 middle Mahogany, 2 inner Mahogany. Explosive sound,and beauty combined-all it needs is you sitting behind it! List price $6,710.00.
See next post for entire kit shot..

[Carl Peterson]

Heres full kit shot..

[Carl Peterson]

Talk about retro!! I have a RED SPARKLE LACQUER kit in stock RIGHT NOW!!
This has class written all over it..Here's the specs..22x18 bass=8 ply.4 outer birch,4 inner mahogany, 10 x 8, 12 x 9 mounted toms,and 14 x 11 and 16 x 13 hanging floor toms all =6 ply,4 outer birch, 2 inner mahogany. NO SNARE..All toms have Die Cast hoops and Opti-mounts,chrome hardware..LIST $ 6,570.00..

PLEASE NOTE-the pic is for color reference only..Actual drums still in boxes,ready for immediate delivery. Any questions,please e-mail me.

THIS SET IS SOLD AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE

[Suthiti]

Very Very Very Beautiful....
Love Masterworks....
Love Pearl Drums.....

[AntiConformist]

Originally posted by styxjdm
Dear Carl
I'm interested in knowing what you have available in a Master Works Retrospec kit and what it would cost through Fred Pierce's Studio Drum Shop in ST Louis, MO. Fred is my closest friend and long time friend.

I'm definitely not carl, but,
Masterworks and Master's restrospec are two different things. Masterworks is a completely custom, down to each set of plies, line of drums, while the "Master's Retrospec" kits are six ply maple kits covered in one of three different wraps. The master's kits are significantly cheaper, but price is still something the people who work at pearl can't give you. They can only give you "list" price, which is a quite a bit higher than most dealers prices.

[DyolfKnip]

The pic of the kit with the white to blue fade is pretty hot.

[Noys R us]

Dear mr peterson,
Sorry to invade yor thread, but i can't keep quiet!

The tamo snare in the 'awesome' lemon fade, has got to be
THE MOST stunningly beautiful drum i have EVER seen!


Roll on my lottery win....... UMF!

[rimshot354]

Originally posted by DyolfKnip
The pic of the kit with the white to blue fade is pretty hot.

that reminds me of a mapex finish......but its a mw .....killer

[miss you love]

I love that Red Sparkle :)

[Ron "The Sledge"]

I'm a #114 Liquid Amber junkie and although it wasn't shown on this thread the MW kit that was at NAMM (I didn't go, I only saw photos) was for me the ultimate. #114 over Tamo Ash. :rolleyes:
Impossible! :eek: What a kit!!!

[Ron "The Sledge"]

:D Here's the kit I'm talking about. One kick is fine with me, 2 floor toms, and the existing rack toms.

[Carl Peterson]

Well thanks..I created that beast right here at my desk for the NAMM show in Los Angeles..She did turn out nice..

As far as the Lemon Lime over Tamo, that now sits in my personal arsenal of snares at home..:D

Glad you like the gear guys..

Carl

[AntiConformist]

any hints as to what you're gonna amaze us with at summer namm? :D

It was worth a try, eh?

[Carl Peterson]

Cant spill the beans at the moment.. Sorry;)

[Ron "The Sledge"]

Carl,
Did someone buy the #114 over Tamo kit?

[Carl Peterson]

Yeah...Some dealer in NY state I believe..

[Ron "The Sledge"]

Thanks. (Not that I could make a move on them.) :o
Smart dealer! ;)
I'll stick with what I got!

[Suthiti]

It's very nice MLX

[jipps]

How do you play that snare?!?!?!

That's like 45 degrees!

[Ron "The Sledge"]

Yep, arthritis is what makes me have such a severe tilt on the snare. If I play it flat like I used to it brings on inflamation so it is ergonomic for me to have that angle. Feels quite natural actually. :p

Also, thanks Suthiti. :D Even though I only bought them last year the kit is very special to me because I wanted that series and color for so long.

[Alex Hellner]

it looks like a nice kit, it's too bad about that arthritis though, good luck with that. i trust you'll keep the kit looking as beautiful as it is in that picture.

[jipps]

Yep, arthritis is what makes me have such a severe tilt on the snare. If I play it flat like I used to it brings on inflamation so it is ergonomic for me to have that angle. Feels quite natural actually.

Also, thanks Suthiti. Even though I only bought them last year the kit is very special to me because I wanted that series and color for so long.


In that case pardon me! Sorry. Great kit nonetheless.

[Ron "The Sledge"]

Originally posted by Alex Hellner
it looks like a nice kit, it's too bad about that arthritis though, good luck with that. i trust you'll keep the kit looking as beautiful as it is in that picture.

Thanks. Yeah, it's a nice kit. ;)
It is my mission to keep it looking great.

Roli Garcia Jr. has an MLX kit in #114 Liquid Amber listed on eBay for the 3rd time (I think). It has a 20" kick, 12x8 mounted tom, and a 14x14 Floor tom tom with a matching snare. It would be great to add those toms to my set up and to also have the option of using a 20" kick in certain situations. Unfortunately, they're not in my budget right now and I have some other upgrades planned for my kit in the meantime.

As far as the arthritic condition goes I was diagnosed when I was 17. I turned 49 in March so I'm dealing with it. Watching my diet and an occasional Naproxin Sodium (Alleve) tab helps keep the condition in check. Playing actually helps to keep me limber. What, am I gonna let a little arthritis keep me from playing? :rolleyes: No way!

[Ron "The Sledge"]

Originally posted by jipps


In that case pardon me! Sorry. Great kit nonetheless.

You're pardoned but for what I don't know. There's also no need to be sorry as no offense was taken.
Dude, if you were to sit in on my kit we could tilt the snare to your liking and I guarantee you would have a blast! :D

[Alex Hellner]

it's probably just the camera, but those cymbals looked chromed in the pic... and i'll admit it does look like a hell of a lot of fun to play.

[yourpointis]

can i order anything for 120$ (canadian)... tats all i got:(

[ROMANTIC WARRIOR]

Whewww::
that's what i was talking about....that lime/lemon fade on tamo is more than wonderfulll!!!...how i can imagine a finish like this??? how i can see how it looks if there's no way to see it???...man!!!! beautiful!!!!

GREETINGS
CESAR

[piecemealBHC]

Carl, do you have any pics of the single ply snares that you have in stock?

[opus138]

Hey Carl - do you have any snazzy MW snares sitting around that need a good home?

[punkdrummer311]

ive been drooling ever since i saw the words "masterworks" and "sale"....too bad everything is like woth more than my whole house..

[Dave_H]

I see what you are trying to do here!! I see right through your clever ruse... You are trying to get me to part with my money aren't you!!! You are trying to get me to spend the money I set aside for my wife and I for vacation. Thats it isn't it?... You are trying to get me divorced. Homewrecker!! Must.... try... to... look... away... musn't weaken!!!! How can you live with yourself?

[ironcobra]

have any pics?

[DrumThai]

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[syko_drummer]

pearl masterworks are gorgeous n tht, but th prices r PATHETIC, hu wud b stupid enuf to pay over 3 grand for a drum kit? i wudnt. i play sonor force 3003, i wud say jus as gud as a pearl masters brx! ???

[lavo]

Why get MW kit? For the same reason you get a Fararri. Not everyone can afford it, but if you have the means I highly recommend them.

[Carl Peterson]

SYKO,
I guess you dont price high end kits ?? Im sorry but you cant compare a Force kit with a MW.No offense,but kinda like parking a Vette next to a Schwinn..

In reality,our kits are the same as most high end kits.Do your homework..The average 5 pc high end kit list for $4,500..

Just a tad of MW info.... ;)

[Carl Peterson]

Hey DAVE H..

Yup..Im a home-wrecker..You dont need a stinkin vacation..(or a wife)..hehehe

BUY A KIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[vanillaCOKE2k2]

MW are cheaper than the designer kits and other hi end kits as well.

[Pumpkin]

pearl masterworks are gorgeous n tht, but th prices r PATHETIC, hu wud b stupid enuf to pay over 3 grand for a drum kit? i wudnt. i play sonor force 3003, i wud say jus as gud as a pearl masters brx! ???
yes sonor force 3003 is a very nice serie! sonor rocks! :rolleyes:
but i would rather compare the masters series with the sonor s-class

[Necronomicon]

I have just bought a neww Pearl Masterworks and my friend miguel wishes to buy a Gretsch Catalina birch now we all kow this is a fusion kit he plays black metal can a kit such as a CATALINA BIRCH be used in a black metal band?

[styxjdm]

Carl, I realize you're not the actual person to whom I should be addressing concerning my complaint. So, who is the appropriate individual to complain to about my hardware, the snare strainer on this new drum? I would like to get some results as I have had the dealer request a replacement, and nothing has been done for four weeks now. I also wrote to Customer Service two weeks ago and no response.

This is truly disgusting to me. And it shows how little regard for customer after the sale Pearl really cares about. To put it mildly, I'm going to let every customer at the store I teach for about his situation and to be real careful about their decision to buy Pearl.

And, what really ****** me off even more is how the company used to be. I know as I once worked for Pearl in Nashville, TN back in '76, '77 for quite awhile. I was also a clinician for a short time too. I built two fiberglass shell snare's for Louie Bellson. I've been a long time customer. This new crop of people you have in your ranks suck!

[lavo]

Hey John,
When I had a problem with my bass hoop, I contacted Dave Lena. He was very helpful and attentive to my problem, and I had a very positive experience. The general buzz on Pearls customer service is pretty positive.
A new strainer seems like an easy fix, so try dave and hang in there.
Good luck-

[styxjdm]

Thanks for the information, I appreciate it. I did forward my concerns to Dave Lena.

[Carl Peterson]

John,

Sorry to here of this dilema..I have not seen or heard of your problem..Who was the dealer you purchased this through ? They are your point of contact, not Dave Lena. Please forward me the info and I'll be happy to help you..

Thanks,Carl

[PearlMWPlayer]

I already have my Masterworks Kit and it is FN awesome. Here is a little advise. Save your money from your paper route, sell your body, pimp your grandma and pack peoples groceries at the local supermarket for tips. In the end you will own the greatest drums ever made by human hands. They look amazing, sound amazing and feel incredible. I have to pinch myself at every gig and recording session to see if I'm awake.

[styxjdm]

Hi Carl.

Actually, I did correspond with Dave Lena and Nathan Hook both as it turns out. They took care of the problematic snare drum strainer. However, I do want to mention here that the snare strainer issue (snares vibrating loose after a few seconds or more) is most definitely a known problem. This was confirmed by long time Pearl Dealer, Fred Pierce/ Englehart in St. Louis, MO at the Studio Drum Shop. Fred, himself, owns more than one Pearl snare that also have strainers that loosen up.

When I worked for Pearl, in Nashville, in 1975, shortly after Ron Reed moved to the location from Beaverton, OR, I worked on many snare drums, and even built two fiber glass shells for Louie Bellson when he came on board with Pearl. And, strainer's loosening was never an issue such as what I've experienced with my new Master Studio series Birch shell snare. I really like the sound of the drum a lot. But, the strainer leaves something to be desired, for sure.

God Bless,

[IgiDrum]

Hi Carl.

00** Iam from Slovakia. RIght now Iam living in Detroit. Could you let me know who to contact about job working for Pearl. Or I would like to start mi own drum store who do I need to talk too. I would love to work for Pearl when I go back to Europe.




Thank you.

[ED_W]

styxjdm,
What strainer model did you have trouble with? I'm not too happy with the strainer loosening on my Masterworks snare.

[styxjdm]

The snare drum in question is the Master Studio series Birch shell in Piano Black. I was told to replace it with the SR 017 strainer that comes on the Sensitone drums. I'm still waiting for the strainer to come in. The strainer that is a source of annoyance is commonly known for this. Why Pearl doesn't dump it and come up with a better one is beyond me.

[jsegovia]

Hey, everybody. Brand new to this forum so if I ask a very silly question, please forgive me, but ...

I don't see any pictures in this thread at all. Have they been removed since the gear has been sold, or is there something I need to do to view them?

Thanks very much.

Jesse

[Carl Peterson]

We lost the pics when we switched over to the new system..

[satan40oz]

What where the sizes on that Green Tribal kit ? And how much did it cost ? Pics agian please

[TinyWrinkle]

Why is this thread still a sticky?

[vanillaCOKE2k2]

how much more do graphics add to the price of a MW?

[slipknot001]

carl, none of the pix r working for me!??!?!?!?!?!

[emofreak03]

The pics are gone slipknot001. they where lost in the forum crash.

This thread should be deleted or made back into a regular thread so it will drift down the list.

[drummer_001]

Do you folks have any info on Masterworks kits in a single headed configuration. I can't find any literature on them, yet I own an 8 pc. consecutively numbered kit. If I'm talking to the wrong guy, forgive me. Pearl hasn't answered my emails and I'm out on Pearl's Forum looking for information. I love the kit, have played it for over two years, but I'm going to be putting them up for sale shortly (osteoarthritis has taken it's toll over all my years behind different kits). I'd like to get an idea of pricing (8-10-12-13-14-15-16, & 20x20), all in maple, 8-14 are racked, 15-16 are double mounted on Pearl double-braced stand.

Thanks in advance for anything you may know about this particular model.

John Lorencen
drummer_001@msn.com
Mason, MI

[Stefan Ray]

Aren't most of those kit's gone by now?

[metalhead22003]

Aren't most of those kit's gone by now?
Yes.

Logan

[Carl Peterson]

Send me a pic of them..Your kick isnt a 20x20 though..

[Theorist]

Hey Carl,

Looking to buy a new Masterworks kit. How much more is it to custom color the kit?

[drmrman]

All MW kits have custom paint jobs on them and from what I have heard there is no price differences unless you get a flame job or graphics...

drmrman

[metalhead22003]

Hey Carl,

Looking to buy a new Masterworks kit. How much more is it to custom color the kit?
What good would a 100% Custom Drum Kit would be without a 100% custom finish? Nothing, thats what. Your "custom" finish will cost the same amount as any other Masterworks. Artisan woods cost more and graphics cost about 15% more than artisan wooded kits.

Logan

[phillip harrow]

hello, im new to this. i am trying to look at the picture but i cant pull it up, can you help me?philip

[tucker8687]

The forum was updated not too long ago and some of the pictures were old and got deleted. Look at the date of the thread, its pretty old. If you really want to see one of the kits, I'm sure someone would post them if you made a request.

[metalhead22003]

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Yes, would you like fries with that?

Logan