Older Pearl export question...with some urgency..!

[Duffy]

That would be a good rig. What did you do? You could be real happy with that set and have lots of fun, guaranteed.

The big thing with drums is the heads. You should replace them because they probably are old. If you get the set I can help you with some ideas on good heads for rock use that will make the set sound great. Of course others have other ideas, but being a rock/jazz type drummer for many years I have my preferences. I don't like ring'y boing'y heads. I like a solid rock thump that can be played both soft and loud without sounding like trash can tops.

Do you get the cymbals too? What kind?

Not knowing what you offered that could be a good deal. You don't need a lot of drums to begin. I even love Conga drums, and have a set of three, for developing rythym.

[poodlesrule]

I did get it!
I may have overpaid a little, but the shells look good. It has to be a '92 or '93 Export.

Hardware is a mixture of Pearl and Tama
Cymbals: Ziljian ZBT Hi-Hat, 18' Crash Ride, and a Paiste Sound Formula 16". Just right to learn on, IMO.
Heads are Evans, g2 for toms and "___-reverse dot" for snare. Resos are Pearl brand, maybe the factory set?
The Pearl metal shell snare cracks pretty good, a lot of fun!

I need to work on:
bass drum as the muffling material shifted and puts a bit of pressure of both heads, batter needs adjusting
make sure Hi-Hat rod is straight.
get better cymbal sleeves (best kind?)
getting earplugs... and a drum key!


Finding a comfortable position and proper piece placement is quite a bit of work.
As you point out this is plenty for me to learn... and there is lots of it! It may also be the gateway to other types of percussion instruments -congas played well can rock!

The set is away at my "fun" place, but I have a junk floor tom, pad and throne at home, so I can still practice in my spare time.