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Help with identification of Pearls

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I am a new member and thank you for accepting my request. I would like to ask for your assistance in identifying my Pearl drum set. Below you will find the requested information:

1. Drum Shell Material -- Wood, Metal, etc.

Wood

2. Drum Finish -- Sparkle, Pearl, Chrome, etc. (click here for our finish page)

Smokey Chrome

3. Drum Badge -- Oval Slingerland, WFL, etc. (click here for our badge page)

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3. Drum Dimensions -- Depth x Width (Example 4" x 14") (click here for our snare page)

4. Interior Finish -- Natural, White Paint, etc.

Natural-Maple

5. Hardware Configuration -- 8 lugs, Brass Hoops, etc. (click here for our hardware page)

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6. Strainer Type -- 3 Point, Clamshell, etc. (click here for our hardware page)

7. Any defects, extra holes, finish problems, etc.

8. A Picture if possible

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Many thanks for whatever assistance you are able to provide.

Thanks,

Grey

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Posted on 7 years ago
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I think it`s a 1985 Prestige World 6500 Series.

The Badge makes it mid 80`s.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
#2
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Thanks for the response. What year was the photo from that you attached? The lugs on mine are different that the 6500 that you referenced. I found a picture from the 87 catalog that was an 8500 MX or MLX series that had the same full shell length lugs. If memory serves me correctly these were also a Deep Force package which i thought were limited to the Export series. Oh if only I kept my receipt:)

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Posted on 7 years ago
#3
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Can't help but welcome to the forum. Nice drums !!

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 7 years ago
#4
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From greymast

Thanks for the response. What year was the photo from that you attached? The lugs on mine are different that the 6500 that you referenced. I found a picture from the 87 catalog that was an 8500 MX or MLX series that had the same full shell length lugs. If memory serves me correctly these were also a Deep Force package which i thought were limited to the Export series. Oh if only I kept my receipt:)

Mine is from mid 80`s. By the badges, yours looks to be the same era.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
#5
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Your drum mounts look centered on the shell like the cat. pic I showed.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
#6
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Thank you Creighton! Thanks for the followup Oddball and I see what you mean by the mounts. The MX 8500 that posted would also have the same mounts if they were not connected to a rack. The date range is spot on as I purchased these new in 88 i believe. Thanks again for the feedback and hopefully I will continue to get others looking and finally narrow my search down.

Posted on 7 years ago
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After some further research, I believe that I have finally figured it out. My kit appears to be the 1987 Pearl Prestige Custom 8500 MLX series. The custom being that it was a deep force kit. The reason that I believe this is the case is the fact that in the 1987 catalog, the MLX hoops had a lacquered finish to match the drum shell, where the MX came in a black hoop finish. If anyone has any additional feedback to support or correct this it would be very much appreciated.

Posted on 7 years ago
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