Pearl's New Baby Roadshow kit

[palmeris]

Hi,
So I purchased a JR set for my grandson who has taken up an interest in my full size kit, but at 7 years old its just way to big for him - He helped me set them up, tune them up and then we started the lessons of rock drumming 101....

The only issue so far is with the rack mount toms - they have a 5/8 diameter tube and mounts and are set up just like the regular mounts to accept the stop locks/ memory, however there were no stop locks / memory locks included for this 5/8 size so they just spin on the mount tube arms, no matter how tight you make the set screw after a few hits they just spin out of position...

I contacted Pearl tech support, who got right back to me the same day, and they admitted it was an engineering over sight when they went to the small 5/8 tube arms... that was over 2 months ago so i am hoping to report back soon that they have engineered a new stop lock and will be shipping a pair to me....hopefully they will also send to anyone else who has purchased this JR set as well....

I just sent a reminder email to Pearl so I hope to report back some good news on this issue soon

[MusicMan]

Hi,
So I purchased a JR set for my grandson who has taken up an interest in my full size kit, but at 7 years old its just way to big for him - He helped me set them up, tune them up and then we started the lessons of rock drumming 101....

The only issue so far is with the rack mount toms - they have a 5/8 diameter tube and mounts and are set up just like the regular mounts to accept the stop locks/ memory, however there were no stop locks / memory locks included for this 5/8 size so they just spin on the mount tube arms, no matter how tight you make the set screw after a few hits they just spin out of position...

I contacted Pearl tech support, who got right back to me the same day, and they admitted it was an engineering over sight when they went to the small 5/8 tube arms... that was over 2 months ago so i am hoping to report back soon that they have engineered a new stop lock and will be shipping a pair to me....hopefully they will also send to anyone else who has purchased this JR set as well....

I just sent a reminder email to Pearl so I hope to report back some good news on this issue soon

Pearl does have some 5/8" stop locks. Perhaps you could try one to see if it works.

[palmeris]

Pearl does have some 5/8" stop locks. Perhaps you could try one to see if it works.

I looked in their parts hardware catalog and didnt see any 5/8 stop locks... also would of thought spencer with Pearl tech support would of suggest that.. please share with me where you fond the pearl 5/8 stop locks. Thanks

[AL PERCIVAL]

I looked in their parts hardware catalog and didnt see any 5/8 stop locks... also would of thought spencer with Pearl tech support would of suggest that.. please share with me where you fond the pearl 5/8 stop locks. Thanks

Stop lock model ZD106A should work on a 5/8" pipe. They currently show on backorder tentative ETA shows a 7.15.19 delivery date. You can order through your favorite authorized Pearl dealer.

[MusicMan]

I looked in their parts hardware catalog and didnt see any 5/8 stop locks... also would of thought spencer with Pearl tech support would of suggest that.. please share with me where you fond the pearl 5/8 stop locks. Thanks

I believe the ones I'm referring to are used on the arms of boom stands (and not on the base of the stand). I wish I knew the part number. Maybe you could call Pearl and see if they know which one it is.

Another option would be using the Gibraltar SC-LDML memory lock for floor tom legs. It only goes up to 1/2", but if you replace the two tension rods (key bolts) used to tighten it with ones that are a little longer, it would work with the 5/8" tube. You can find those at drumfactorydirect.com

MM

[palmeris]

Thanks for the reply...i see that model on page 43 of the hardware catalog but dont think it will work with the tom holder mount ... would also of thought Pearl would of suggested that when i brought it to their attention back in March....of course if they are not available now maybe they were not available back then either...For the little they would cost i would purchase when they become available to see if it solves the problem.

I also sent another email to pearl this morning, its a bit concerning that they didnt answer the last one a month ago, asking if they have a resolution to the issue.

[palmeris]

I believe the ones I'm referring to are used on the arms of boom stands (and not on the base of the stand). I wish I knew the part number. Maybe you could call Pearl and see if they know which one it is.

Another option would be using the Gibraltar SC-LDML memory lock for floor tom legs. It only goes up to 1/2", but if you replace the two tension rods (key bolts) used to tighten it with ones that are a little longer, it would work with the 5/8" tube. You can find those at drumfactorydirect.com

MM

yes I had a phone conversation with Spencer at Pearl back in March, he had set up a road show JR set and duplicated the issue, said that they overlooked designing a tom stop lock for that size tube and he was taking the issue back to engineering....I have emailed him asking for an update but so far no response...

[MusicMan]

yes I had a phone conversation with Spencer at Pearl back in March, he had set up a road show JR set and duplicated the issue, said that they overlooked designing a tom stop lock for that size tube and he was taking the issue back to engineering....I have emailed him asking for an update but so far no response...

I checked my stock and I have (2) of the stop locks like the one Al Percival recommended. Send me a PM is you want them.

[palmeris]

you have a pm, thanks so much, actually you have 2 because I forgot my email address in the first

[palmeris]

tried to send you a PM music man but nothing shows in my sent folder...sent a PM to myself and that one shows up in both the sent and inbox...not sure why yours are not showing...

[MusicMan]

tried to send you a PM music man but nothing shows in my sent folder...sent a PM to myself and that one shows up in both the sent and inbox...not sure why yours are not showing...

I replied to your message and sent you an email.

[Drumolator]

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