I used to own a maple Pearl Studio set a few years back and they sounded almost exactly like those. Wonderful sustained tone and very punchy mids, as you said. Great set of drums!
Personally I think this is the best sounding Pearl kit I have ever heard. Perfect combination with 60° bearing edges and gum wood, makes thinner heads sound a little beefier without loosing the clarity. Also veeeery nice playing.
I was lucky enough to jump behind a set of these drums at Pearl HQ here in Nashville late last year! Absolutely mental. You did an incredible job capturing the essence of these drums!! Great video my brother 🤘
I know others have said the same already, but this is THE BEST sounding Pearl kit I've ever heard. Wow. Just wow! The snare caught me off guard at first, but it grew on me. Your playing really did these awesome drums justice, too.
I never expected to hear these kind of sounds from a Pearl kit. That amount of resonance with a rounded over bearing edge? They really remind of the signature Sonor sound that I love so much. I never thought I'd say that about any Pearl drum.
Three thing, you’re an amazing player, secondly, that’s one of the best sounding 3 mic recordings I’ve heard in a while, and you seem to be in a small not too acoustically treated room, witch is a testament to those EarthWorks mics and your engineering skills. And thirdly, those drums sound very musical.
The drums sound great! Wow. Their quality is accentuated by your restrained yet excellent playing and mixinng/mic'ing skills Austin. You demonstrated the tone and dynamics of the kit beautifully.
This is a BEAUTIFUL kit in looks and sound. I like Pearl drums and would love to someday play a Music City Custom kit but I don't like when drum sets look "too" flashy, especially with the lugs. This kit solves all of my concerns, as the classic vibe of the lugs with the die cast hoops makes it reminiscent of the Gretsch USA Custom sound that many drummers like, but combined with the wonders of Pearl's instruments. I also love that it comes with a 22x16 bass drum as an option, shallower bass drums are really nice. I would go for the same sizes you have here (but maybe a shallower 16 floor tom if it's possible, like a 16x15) with the Black Diamond or Molten Silver wrap, and a Music City Solid Shell snare drum. I don't have a favorite drum brand but I've always been a fan of the look and sound of Pearl drums.
The drums and playing speak for themselves. Pearl has really nailed it with this series. If I didn’t already have a Gretsch USA kit I’d seriously consider these. Something about the maple/gum formula is just a winner.
Austin, truly a masterpiece review. The kit sounds amazing. Your recording chain and processing really brought out the best of the drums. And your drumming sounded perfect given the tone of the kit. Well done.
Beautiful kit. Beautiful playing. Smooth and clean on both counts. I have a Pearl kit bought new in 1985 (Prestige World Series). Always great to see how they’ve progressed and that they’re still doing it well.
What a fantastic sounding kit! So clean and clear. Outstanding playing , Austin ! I bought a discontinued Pearl Session Studio classic(birch/kapur) last year and have used it for gigs...its now my favorite kit. This one is on another level!
That's an incredible sounding kit given the mic setup! I'd tune the toms a little lower for my taste but it really shows off how responsive and expressive they are
With triple flanged hoops, these open up even more...i.e. Todd Sucherman kit, which IMO is one of the best sounding kits I've ever heard, if not THE best sounding kits I've ever heard. Pearl is just CRUSHING it lately.
Thanks for the killer demo. Been a life long fan of Pearls and they always deliver. I own Crystal Beat and Wood Fiberglass. REALLY wanted to check these out but not really enough proper demos. Thanks for making it, they are awesome :)
The kit sounds a lot like a Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute. I used to have one in white marine pearl with nouveau lugs that sounded a lot like this when recorded. It was a great kit, and, knowing Pearl's craftmanship and robust design, I'm sure the Masters Maple Gum is a more advanced version. Beautiful finish, too! Very classy.
Awesome sounding drums! These are definitely the one! You know. Theee one! The new measure of affordable but great sounding acoustic drums. I just love the sound! 🥁❤
Please please do a video on exactly how you placed these mics and processed the kit. I’ve never heard the recorder man get this epic result. Loved the video!
Im a huge tama fan. I know pearl been making great stuff for a while BUT.. these recent vids im seeing from artists and the new pearl gear is just awesome. Top level stuff!!!!
i got to play a collectors edition of the pearl masters some guy has back east where i'm from like 20 years ago... they still use this same kit for their high end recording studio... they are timeless... masters are the best drums pearl makes for sure...
Awesome kit. The floor toms sound as if they're actually easy to tune. Ill be looking for this set to try out at my local drum shop. By the way, you are a good player. I like your approach to the kit. You play really clean, and every note is actually heard.. thanks for the upload my friend...
Beautiful kit. I'm a Gretch guy and love the Yamaha Recording Custom and the Sonor SQ1/2 but my first kid was Pearl and I've always had wanted a reason to go back at some point..I may have found it.
Pearl man, something about that draws me back. Sometimes I’ll be attracted to one brand and move over to the next, but I’ve always come back to pearl. Idk, there’s something.
I’m a Tama Guy through and through, but I agree with the some of the comments previously made, this is probably the best Pearl Kit I’ve ever heard. Fantastic Tone.
Pearl, Gretsch, DW....every time I hear this wood combination regardless of brand, I am convinced it is the most perfect shell configuration ever made.
Great choice. I am going to buy one once they offer either better finishes or a lower price - hopefully both! Just can't get into the current offerings sadly.
Pearl knocked it out of the park with these. What do you guys think?
Yes they did masters maple gum sound amazing it’s my next kit!!! I really like the masters I have an MCX masters.
I used to own a maple Pearl Studio set a few years back and they sounded almost exactly like those. Wonderful sustained tone and very punchy mids, as you said. Great set of drums!
Really liking this kit!!
These color is awesome! And the sound... no coments. Congratulations!
Normal I wouldn’t sit through a seven minute commercial, but it’s awesome watching you play.
Personally I think this is the best sounding Pearl kit I have ever heard. Perfect combination with 60° bearing edges and gum wood, makes thinner heads sound a little beefier without loosing the clarity. Also veeeery nice playing.
The kit looks and sounds amazing but you sir... what a good taste on the tuning and the soloing! Incredible as always, man!
Pearl couldn’t find a better guy to present this piece of art. What a sound!
Kit sounds great, but dude, your articulate playing takes the show. Really super clean and nice to listen to.
I was lucky enough to jump behind a set of these drums at Pearl HQ here in Nashville late last year! Absolutely mental. You did an incredible job capturing the essence of these drums!! Great video my brother 🤘
Man, besides the phenomenal kit your tuning skills are out of that world!
These toms are singing!!!
I know others have said the same already, but this is THE BEST sounding Pearl kit I've ever heard. Wow. Just wow! The snare caught me off guard at first, but it grew on me. Your playing really did these awesome drums justice, too.
Extremley well done video. The tuning,and the 3 mic placement, was very well done. One of the best video presentations I have ever seen !
I never expected to hear these kind of sounds from a Pearl kit. That amount of resonance with a rounded over bearing edge? They really remind of the signature Sonor sound that I love so much. I never thought I'd say that about any Pearl drum.
That's what people say about my yamaha stage custom from the 90s
Haha! That’s laughable
Amazing! I need one next to my Tama Starclassic Performer.
Three thing, you’re an amazing player, secondly, that’s one of the best sounding 3 mic recordings I’ve heard in a while, and you seem to be in a small not too acoustically treated room, witch is a testament to those EarthWorks mics and your engineering skills. And thirdly, those drums sound very musical.
The drums sound great! Wow. Their quality is accentuated by your restrained yet excellent playing and mixinng/mic'ing skills Austin. You demonstrated the tone and dynamics of the kit beautifully.
This is a BEAUTIFUL kit in looks and sound. I like Pearl drums and would love to someday play a Music City Custom kit but I don't like when drum sets look "too" flashy, especially with the lugs. This kit solves all of my concerns, as the classic vibe of the lugs with the die cast hoops makes it reminiscent of the Gretsch USA Custom sound that many drummers like, but combined with the wonders of Pearl's instruments. I also love that it comes with a 22x16 bass drum as an option, shallower bass drums are really nice. I would go for the same sizes you have here (but maybe a shallower 16 floor tom if it's possible, like a 16x15) with the Black Diamond or Molten Silver wrap, and a Music City Solid Shell snare drum. I don't have a favorite drum brand but I've always been a fan of the look and sound of Pearl drums.
The toms are killing me with that sound😍and your drum solo is perfect on that kit🤩
The drums and playing speak for themselves. Pearl has really nailed it with this series.
If I didn’t already have a Gretsch USA kit I’d seriously consider these. Something about the maple/gum formula is just a winner.
I don't know what I like more, the sound or the playing! Great sound with only 3 mics.
Austin, truly a masterpiece review. The kit sounds amazing. Your recording chain and processing really brought out the best of the drums. And your drumming sounded perfect given the tone of the kit. Well done.
This sounds simply amazing, Austin! It also speaks to your technique and production skills. Great work!
Sounds fantastic. That snare is so bright and crisp.
Just got my Maple Gum kit! 20,10,12,14. Love it! So vibrant!
Beautiful kit. Beautiful playing. Smooth and clean on both counts. I have a Pearl kit bought new in 1985 (Prestige World Series). Always great to see how they’ve progressed and that they’re still doing it well.
That snare is up my alley! Tons of crack but nice dry, and articulate without a ton of ring. Gotta get myself one of those!
What size is that snare?
Fantastic review and stellar playing...I have a set on order...6 months time...light amber finish...stoked!!
Mind=Blown. Did not know that Pearl could make a kit that sound s this good...WOW!
Best Pearl kit by far!
Great sounding kit! 😎
Fantastic sounding kit by an awesome drummer, great job Pearl, and awesome job, Austin
What a fantastic sounding kit! So clean and clear. Outstanding playing , Austin ! I bought a discontinued Pearl Session Studio classic(birch/kapur) last year and have used it for gigs...its now my favorite kit. This one is on another level!
Pretty sound you have going. I appreciate the cymbal sound
That's an incredible sounding kit given the mic setup! I'd tune the toms a little lower for my taste but it really shows off how responsive and expressive they are
Kit sounds great. That snare is amazing.
With triple flanged hoops, these open up even more...i.e. Todd Sucherman kit, which IMO is one of the best sounding kits I've ever heard, if not THE best sounding kits I've ever heard. Pearl is just CRUSHING it lately.
Thanks for the killer demo. Been a life long fan of Pearls and they always deliver. I own Crystal Beat and Wood Fiberglass. REALLY wanted to check these out but not really enough proper demos. Thanks for making it, they are awesome :)
Utterly fabulous. I so love that snare drum too.
Now this kit sounds amazing. I still cannot get over how clean your buzz rolls/hits are 😀
Great sounding drums I really like that snare drum.
Pearl is killin it right now. Fantastic kit, but even better snare. Great Job I n the review/demo Austin.
Wow those sound so good. Very full and robust sound. Plus that finish looks amazing. Great playing as well sir!
Nice review & playing.
Pearl has created great sounding drums with the Maple Gum configuration. Really tasty sounding...
The drums sound amazing. Great playing and video.
Those drums sound excellent. Nice Job Austin 👍
Excellent sounding and playing !!
Pearl making some great drums again, I feel they went a little stale a few years back but they are back with a bang! That kit sounds INCREDIBLE!
The kit sounds a lot like a Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute. I used to have one in white marine pearl with nouveau lugs that sounded a lot like this when recorded. It was a great kit, and, knowing Pearl's craftmanship and robust design, I'm sure the Masters Maple Gum is a more advanced version. Beautiful finish, too! Very classy.
I’ve always loved Pearl and this kit certainly doesn’t disappoint. This could be the finest sounding set of drums I’ve ever hear from them.
A joy to listen to. Thanks for sharing. Continued success and Happy Drumming!
Austin what a great job showcasing this Pearl kit. This just enforces for me that Pearl makes some of if not the best drums in the world.
man that snare is perfect. perfect "crack" and snare wire sizzle.
Beautiful review from a true genuine guy. Love the drums, the way you played them. Hope to meet you someday.
Awesome sounding drums! These are definitely the one! You know. Theee one! The new measure of affordable but great sounding acoustic drums. I just love the sound! 🥁❤
Beautiful kit and Austin, your playing is awesome! Very musical!
That kit sounds so gooood! I love your tom patterns you played. Please do a break down video on some of those ideas. Thanks Austin!
What a tasty drumming Austin. This kit sounds really really good.
These drums sound amazing and your playing is incredible!
Please please do a video on exactly how you placed these mics and processed the kit. I’ve never heard the recorder man get this epic result. Loved the video!
Beautiful kit and and a beautiful demonstration
Awesome kit and playing.
Hey Austin great job I can see why Pearl trusted you with this demo. I never really desired Pearl kit's but this is making me rethink that decision.
That snare, wow! I’ve been playing is a Grateful Dead tribute the last three years and THIS is the snare sound I’ve been looking for for this gig.
Excellent sound and even better drummer performance. Thanks for sharing, and greetings from Spain.
I love your playing and sound, man! This drums are tuned beautifully!
Nice demo and playing!
The kit doesn't do anything without you playing it! You sound great, well done.
Amazing all around man! Great everything.
Im a huge tama fan. I know pearl been making great stuff for a while BUT.. these recent vids im seeing from artists and the new pearl gear is just awesome. Top level stuff!!!!
They sound great! I had a masters birch studio kit which I loved. These sound open, with good mid range and good low end.
Beautifully played! Real showcase. Lovely drums, but that snare... I absolutely love high-end Pearl snares.
That drum sound so musical well played and tune
I would kill for a Bonham version of this kit. It would sound massive. Austin your playing is fantastic.
Dang bro! That snare sounds amazing!
Another planet!!!! Increible sounds...
Stunning looking drums
Awesome Review! A beautiful kit for sure!
It's s so good to see you play also fantastic sound
i got to play a collectors edition of the pearl masters some guy has back east where i'm from like 20 years ago... they still use this same kit for their high end recording studio... they are timeless... masters are the best drums pearl makes for sure...
Those sounds sweet. Love pearl drums
Great tone..and dynamics..and killer playing by the way.
Pearl's drums are awesome 👌
just spot on mate, great kit playing vid and sound
Awesome kit and playing!
Really excellent job tuning Austin. I'd like to hear what you could do with a set of clear emperors or g2s.
You can play, man-whew! Sophisticated drumming-just letting those beauties sing-excellent!👍👍
Awesome kit. The floor toms sound as if they're actually easy to tune. Ill be looking for this set to try out at my local drum shop. By the way, you are a good player. I like your approach to the kit. You play really clean, and every note is actually heard.. thanks for the upload my friend...
Beautiful kit. I'm a Gretch guy and love the Yamaha Recording Custom and the Sonor SQ1/2 but my first kid was Pearl and I've always had wanted a reason to go back at some point..I may have found it.
Wow that 3 mic setup sounds amazing
Pearl man, something about that draws me back. Sometimes I’ll be attracted to one brand and move over to the next, but I’ve always come back to pearl. Idk, there’s something.
Awesome work! Still looking for the drum mics
I’m a Tama Guy through and through, but I agree with the some of the comments previously made, this is probably the best Pearl Kit I’ve ever heard. Fantastic Tone.
Pearl, Gretsch, DW....every time I hear this wood combination regardless of brand, I am convinced it is the most perfect shell configuration ever made.
You made that kit sound great!
Very good drumming there sir!!
Wow! Sounds amazing!
Man, they sound good, they look good, they record good, and we have a good guy behind them. 5 stars!
They sound amazing! 👍🏻
Nice review; kit looks and sounds killer
Great choice. I am going to buy one once they offer either better finishes or a lower price - hopefully both! Just can't get into the current offerings sadly.
Damn for a 3 mic setup they sound SWeeeeeeeet. And the tuning....Heaven!!!!
incredible sound !!!!
This guy needs to come back. Great player and teacher