I’m beyond excited...Masters Maple Reserve just ordered!!!

[drummerdavebmth]

Hi guys and girls

I’ve just joined the forum because I’m excited at the prospect of playing Pearl drums again (last Pearl kit I owned was an Export, back in the day).

My current kit is this a Natal US fusion X (Ash)......which I either set up as a 4 piece (as in the pic) or a 5 piece



However, I’ve always wanted to own a Pearl Masters, to me that was my goal. So I have finally put an order in for a Masters Maple Reserve in Natural Maple (#102) and I’ve spent a bit extra to have the shell hardware gold plated!!

I can’t wait......the next 4-6 months are going to be agony!!!!

I’ll post photo’s when it arrives

[RushDrums24]

Hi guys and girls

I’ve just joined the forum because I’m excited at the prospect of playing Pearl drums again (last Pearl kit I owned was an Export, back in the day).

My current kit is this a Natal US fusion X (Ash)......which I either set up as a 4 piece (as in the pic) or a 5 piece

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However, I’ve always wanted to own a Pearl Masters, to me that was my goal. So I have finally put an order in for a Masters Maple Reserve in Natural Maple (#102) and I’ve spent a bit extra to have the shell hardware gold plated!!

I can’t wait......the next 4-6 months are going to be agony!!!!

Looks great, where you playing? and who with? Fellow Natal player here, Cafe Racer bop with Originals Ash shell snare. https://www.pearldrummersforum.com/s...ighlight=natal

[MattKeaton]

That's awesome.
Can't wait to see it.

[Eric]

Welcome to the Forum. Enjoy your time here.
My goal was to get a Pearl Masters kit too.

[drummerdavebmth]

Looks great, where you playing? and who with? Fellow Natal player here, Cafe Racer bop with Originals Ash shell snare. https://www.pearldrummersforum.com/s...ighlight=natal
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Hi......Thanks!

I’ve been playing quite a few UK theatre shows recently with The Bowie Experience (depping/sitting in on the show’s that their regular drummer can’t do).

This photo was taken just after soundcheck at The Hippodrome Theatre (Bristol).

Here’s a clip of my Natal in action (when we played at The Opera House, Manchester). Sounds better with headphones...

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...06213199692164

[RushDrums24]

Hi......Thanks!

I’ve been playing quite a few UK theatre shows recently with The Bowie Experience (depping/sitting in on the show’s that their regular drummer can’t do).

This photo was taken just after soundcheck at The Hippodrome Theatre (Bristol).

Here’s a clip of my Natal in action (when we played at The Opera House, Manchester). Sounds better with headphones...

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...06213199692164

Thats great, I thought it was a British theatre. (Teesside based drummer here). My Grandad/teacher, Paul Smith is the guy on the Dolly Parton/Kenny Rogers theatre show, Islands in the stream. https://www.facebook.com/dollyandken...0634135855782/

[drummerdavebmth]

Thats great, I thought it was a British theatre. (Teesside based drummer here). My Grandad/teacher, Paul Smith is the guy on the Dolly Parton/Kenny Rogers theatre show, Islands in the stream. https://www.facebook.com/dollyandken...0634135855782/

Wow.....very cool!! Lucky you, having a drummer/drum teacher in the family!

I played with the Bowie Experience in your neck of the woods actually, back in February...Sunderland Empire theatre (another stunning venue).

[drummerdavebmth]

That's awesome.
Can't wait to see it.

I can’t wait to see it either!!

[drummerdavebmth]

Welcome to the Forum. Enjoy your time here.
My goal was to get a Pearl Masters kit too.

Thanks.....I’m looking forward to being part of the Pearl family again (although I already own an Omar Hakim signature snare drum )

[RushDrums24]

Wow.....very cool!! Lucky you, having a drummer/drum teacher in the family!

I played with the Bowie Experience in your neck of the woods actually, back in February...Sunderland Empire theatre (another stunning venue).

I thought i'd seen it advertised, really lovely theatre. It is great having it in the family, certainly is an advantage when it comes to networking, or depping for each other (which we have done)

[TMdrums]

Drummerdavebmth, awesome pic of your Natal at that beautiful theater! Please post pic's of your Masters when you get them!

[drummerdavebmth]

Drummerdavebmth, awesome pic of your Natal at that beautiful theater! Please post pic's of your Masters when you get them!

Cheers..........Yes, I’ll definitely be posting LOTS of pic’s of my Masters when I get it (It’s going to take 5-6 months to arrive though).

[killerkick]

It's been 6 months. Can we have some eye candy?

[CUZNRED]

Looks great, where you playing? and who with? Fellow Natal player here, Cafe Racer bop with Originals Ash shell snare. https://www.pearldrummersforum.com/s...ighlight=natal
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I am curious about Natal and want to get one, not a lot of places carry them however. Are they hard to get in the states??

[RushDrums24]

I am curious about Natal and want to get one, not a lot of places carry them however. Are they hard to get in the states??

I couldn't really say for you US guys. They're commonplace now in most UK drum stores. If you can, hop onto the Natal Drummer's Hangout facebook group, theres a few US players in there, they'd be able to help more than me.

That aside though, they make wonderful drums. I've used drums from almost all of their ranges:
Walnut, Ash and Maple shelled Originals Series (I've owned Snares from both)
Tulipwood Cafe Racer (my main gig kit)
Arcadia (which is the kits my local rehearsal studios keep as house kits)
Arcadia Acrylic. (I had a play on one in a studio, a nice kit but a bit harsh for my tastes - acrylic never was my thing!)

I'd recommend anything cafe racer and upwards, for a quality, working kit at not a huge outlay, for the money (Excluding the walnut, around £1000 for a 5 piece shell pack), you'd be hard pushed to find a better kit.