I used to have a Pearl 'Special' cymbal - sold it to a friend. Apparently Deluxe, Special were their models. Not sure about dates / value.

MIJ cymbals are a bit difficult to appraise. Some end up being given away - some garner serious cash for what it is ($100). The bigger rides are more valuable. HHs tend to be very low in value due to sound quality lacking so much. Only valuable to collectors. The big rides can sound very good - but good for Jazz for the most part. Most of these are crashable too - but tend to be very trashy and a bit on the quiet side.

Yes, indeed I love MIJ cymbals :) and only partially because they are affordable.

Sorry no help on the value. Based on the logo, I would say the late 60s. The 1969 catalog shows the available sizes but no other info. [ame]http://www.drumarchive.com/Pearl/Pearl1969.pdf[/ame] I would be interested in them if/when you decide to part with them. If drummerjohn doesn't want them.

Thanks for the consideration - I am in no position to buy right now. Basically 'on the sell right now'.

I recommend the OP make a video if/when he is interested in selling. Vids make all the difference and prevent buyers remorse and hard feelings between members (many times unspoken).

........no, I am not mad at you......... ;)

Yup, 1969 Pearl cymbals. Made in Japan by Pearl, they had two lines "Deluxe" and "Special". Made from quality materials (B20 alloy) they never lived up to the sound Pearl wanted so they also offered "Zildjian" cymbals in their catalogs. The history of Pearl cymbals is interesting and there's a ton of incorrect info on them in web land. I think the best of the Pearl cymbals was the "Pearl Pro" hammered models made in Canada by Sabian in the old Zilco factory. They also produced "Pearl Pro" non-hammered and then just "Pearl" made in Canada. I believe they were all B8 formula pies. Offered over maybe a five year period, some of the Pro models sounded very good. I don't know why they quit making them.Jump For Joy