Mapex Saturn in Antique Ivory; 8x7, 10x8, 12x9, 14x14, 16x16, 22x18 | Pearl Hardware
Zildjian A Custom 8, 10, 15, 18; A Sweet Ride 21; 1960s A 18; K/Z 13 HHs | Paiste 16 China | Istanbul 12 Trash
Some stuff I've done: http://www.myspace.com/thetimeproject | http://www.myspace.com/harbourlightsband
I do agree with you on this and it isn't just a 1980s issue as the Reference snare lugs have had to be re-designed as they were suffering from early failure too. That and the issue with the quality of some of the glitter finishes and cracking do lead you to believe that Pearl have occasional QC problems.
However it would be unfair to only blame Pearl for this. Most manufacturers have one or two rogue parts or finishes on their high end drums. Remo hardware was notorious for stripping threads, there were the Premier oval tom holder brackets which have nearly all cracked now and even Sonor had BD legs that start slipping after long term use on the Phonic/Lite/Signature series, the use of the little grub screws on the 2 legged DW hihat stands, the completely useless round single piccolo lugs that Tama used etc etc and there are many other examples.
I do think it is beholden on companies to at least own up to the problem though and try to offer some help though.
Quite. I'm not saying Pearl should necessarily dish out free lugs (although I wouldn't complain if they did) but I've found it shocking that, for years, we've just been told that the CL-100 Masters lugs fit the hole spacing!
I view that as a failure to take responsibility for the situation. In turn, it's neglectful of loyal customers and akin to saying "yes, those lugs are duff, but feel free to spend the equivalent of your kit's current value on more Pearl products to fix it".
So, in summary, my issue is that (admittedly some years ago) many of us paid good money for a high end set of drums. We don't expect them to become worthless during our period of ownership due to a manufacturing defect; especially so when, in a lot of cases, they've been very well looked after.
Chris.
Mapex Saturn in Antique Ivory; 8x7, 10x8, 12x9, 14x14, 16x16, 22x18 | Pearl Hardware
Zildjian A Custom 8, 10, 15, 18; A Sweet Ride 21; 1960s A 18; K/Z 13 HHs | Paiste 16 China | Istanbul 12 Trash
Some stuff I've done: http://www.myspace.com/thetimeproject | http://www.myspace.com/harbourlightsband
I got mine in the mail a couple days ago, and held up to the BLX lug they're EXACTLY THE SAME! haha, they blend in perfectly, only difference is that they've got the overlap because of being 3 pieces. Standing 5 feet away no one would know the difference! just waiting on the 13" lugs from Chris (sippy), then I'm gunna set her up.
Fiberglass nerd; sizes: 22", 16x2, 14x2, 13, 10, 8
Current Project: 14x6 Pearl Fiberglass Snare conversion
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