Want examples of #331 Black Pearl and #166 Black Gold Sparkle

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You can PM Al Percival and see if he'll send you a swatch of the colors. He did it for me (albeit over 10 years ago) when I was trying to choose a Reference finish.

Thanks for the suggestion.

I did message him not too long ago; though, since I am not based in North America he suggested I contact my nearest dealer for that.

I didn't know Pearl offered swatches, so it was great to know. Definitely eased up the pressure from being overwhelmed by all the beautiful choices!

[Alan12]

Holy Shmoley it's Alan!!! Wut?!? Where have you been?

Ah just here and there mostly. Never in the same place too long but felt like dropping in for a minute for old time's sakes.

How about yourself, friend?

[Stefan Ray]

You, sir, owe me a new pair of pants.

And why do I owe you new pants? lol

[Snakes&Arrows]

Ah just here and there mostly. Never in the same place too long but felt like dropping in for a minute for old time's sakes.

How about yourself, friend?

Bit of a rough one lately with family passing away and whatnot. Glad to see you here though. I thought of you when I put my 5 Fantasy Football teams together last fall.

[Alan12]

And why do I owe you new pants? lol

Because 1.) my pants are now stretched out and 2.) because they are now coated in this warm, sticky substance after seeing those lovely pictures you posted earlier in this thread.

Bit of a rough one lately with family passing away and whatnot. Glad to see you here though. I thought of you when I put my 5 Fantasy Football teams together last fall.

Ah terribly sorry to hear about that, my dude. Hopefully everything takes a turn for the better soon. And likewise! Certainly nice seeing you and Stefan still on these boards and kicking. I've been starting to play more often how I used to and trying to get my chops back and it's coming along.

And hahah, I'm flattered to hear that! Man, my last two fantasy football seasons have NOT been kind to me in the least. After a furious rally late in the year in 2018 to make the playoffs as the #6 seed in the last week only to be bounced in the first round and last year I literally didn't win a game until like Week 11 and was in last place literally the entire season. I won my last game though to avoid finishing last and taking possession of our toilet trophy for our league. I drafted Antonio Brown and boy did that blow up in my face. :'(

[RG1820X]

You, sir, owe me a new pair of pants.

And why do I owe you new pants? lol

Because 1.) my pants are now stretched out and 2.) because they are now coated in this warm, sticky substance after seeing those lovely pictures you posted earlier in this thread.

Since it was lost in translation, you did a good job tactfully explaining it Alan.

[Stefan Ray]

Since it was lost in translation, you did a good job tactfully explaining it Alan.

I thought it was little TMI.

[RG1820X]

I thought it was little TMI.

true. true. (and I am also looking forward to seeing your new kit . . .)

[Stefan Ray]

true. true. (and I am also looking forward to seeing your new kit . . .)

It will be here on the 18th. ��

[JY Kelly]

Wow... That is beautiful.
I love the iridescent sparkles. Very low key, yet exciting in its own way. Suits my character and taste.

What's your experience like with them? Do you prefer the finish in daylight or at night?

I have an MMX snare in #156 "Purple Storm" and it's much like the pictured Reference color. Seemingly solid at a glance but if the light is right, there are little micro flakes in it. Pretty cool and understated if you ask me.

[Megyalila Ballad]

After a long time of searching, I have finally found high-quality representative pictures of the specs I am after ( my dream )

I personally think this is the most beautiful finish Pearl offers.

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