Found this bad boy on CL, and for $30 figured I should grab it. My Pearl history isn't as spot on as my Tama history. Anyone know the age / shell material on this? I'm guessing later 70's / 80's from the look, and maybe Birch shell? I'll give it a real good inspection when I get it tomorrow. Thanks in advance guys!
Pearl Japan Made Drum
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- Jay
Is that a 20"? :) Nice drum. Sorry can't help much with dates. Pearl made some fine sounding drums~!
Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Early 80s based on the lugs. Www.drumarchives.com has old pearl catalogs. You can find your answer there on the wood. Killer drum!
Looking for a late 80's to early 90's, preferably Arctic White Pearl MLX 14x14 floor tom.
Definitely very late 70's to early 80's.
Thanks guys!.
Glenn - I'm not sure the size, it wasn't listed. I personally thought it may be an 18", but 20" would be sweet.
Atlantaskins - the link didn't work. Says the web domain is for sale?? But I'll certainly go through some 80's Pearl catalogs. I'm sure the Vintage Drum Guide has some.
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums
- Jay
Good luck hope it's a nice one for you! Let us know what it turns out to be. I thought maybe 18". But looked bigger, maybe it's just the way the picture was taken.
Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
The Pearl rectangle badge was used from 80-83
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
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Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
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Thanks guys!.Glenn - I'm not sure the size, it wasn't listed. I personally thought it may be an 18", but 20" would be sweet.Atlantaskins - the link didn't work. Says the web domain is for sale?? But I'll certainly go through some 80's Pearl catalogs. I'm sure the Vintage Drum Guide has some.
I gave you the wrong one. http://www.drumarchive.com/Pearl/
If it is a 18 that's a pretty rare drum. Never have known Pearl to make 20' floor except custom orders. I've played Pearl almost exclusively since 1986.
Looking for a late 80's to early 90's, preferably Arctic White Pearl MLX 14x14 floor tom.
Thanks Atlantaskins! Someone at the Pearl Forum said it may be a " G " series? He also noted the rarity of the 18", but said that due to where the leg brackets are, it may be a custom order. Me and the seller didn't meet up today, so when I get it tomorrow I'll know for sure head size and depth.
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums
- Jay
Yes, definitely from the "G" series. The largest tom made was a 16x18, but chances are it's a 16x16. Still, you never know! Keep us informed!
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