What Do You Like Most About Your Current PEARL Drum Kit?I really appreciate the robust and dependable hardware, which allows me to play with complete comfort and peace of mind. The kit delivers a powerful, projecting sound with a rich, well-defined resonance that cuts through in live performances, perfectly complementing the rock music we play in our band. On top of that, the aesthetics are outstanding, making it an absolute joy to play.   What Inspired You to Start Playing the Drums?My passion for instruments began when I stumbled upon a live band performance in middle school. I was immediately captivated by the resonating punch of the kick drum vibrating through the venue, which naturally drew me to the drums. Shortly after, with the encouragement of my teacher, I began learning the instrument in earnest. Favorite Music Genres or StylesI love Rock and Metal, and I especially favor music that delivers memorable, melodic hooks with a heavy, punchy sound. Do You Have a Personal Practice Routine?Before getting behind the kit, I thoroughly warm up my hands on a practice pad with rudiment and stroke exercises. Once on the kit, I tackle challenging sections first before running through entire tracks.Whenever I encounter a difficult fill-in or groove, I isolate it with a metronome—starting at a slow tempo and gradually working my way up to the original speed. Finally, I record my playing on my phone to listen back and review areas that need improvement. 

What made you choose pearl?The sound and feel of the drums is truly second to none. The tonal quality of the drums got to me immediately. My ears were already accustomed to the sound of Pearl. Some of my favourite drummers like Dennis Chambers, Will Kennedy, Mike Mangini, Omar Hakim and at the time Virgil Donati played Pearl and I was listening to them a lot and fell in love with the sound even though they all their individual touch. What I find great about the sound of Pearl is that with a variety of drumheads you can get a real pointed attack with a warm rounded body and sustain. It’s also just focused enough to sound great acoustically and at the same time be very microphone friendly.  First pearl kit/year Around 2011, Keshav Dhanraj, who was the Pearl drums brand manager at the time with Furtados Music India approached me to check out a new series of Pearl Drums called the Pearl Reference Series. I was already with another company at the time and was doing okay. But my friend and fellow Pearl artist Jai Row Kavi just did a show on the Pearl Reference and he was like you got to check these out. So Keshav and Furtados hooked it up for me to try at my next concert. I didi and I was completely blown away. Never heard drums sound like that. My bandmates and the sound engineer loved it too. This experience made me want to play Pearl Drums exclusively. A big thank you to Furtados Music India, Keshav, Anthony and Joseph Gomes, Inderpal Singh and from Pearl Drums Japan Sho Yokota and the entire Pearl Drums Family so all the love and support.  Favorite piece of Pearl gear of all time?That’s such a tough one to answer - It’s all so good! But I have to pick the Pearl Eliminator Double Pedal - they are ever so reliable, durable and always feel so comfortable to play. After drumsticks the pedals are very crucial and the Pearl Eliminator delivers every time. 

I officially started playing drums at the age of 4, but even before that, around 1994–95, I was already hitting my uncle’s old black Pearl Export kit. SO PEARL WERE THE FIRST DRUMS I EVER PLAYED IN MY LIFE. I still remember when my parents used to take me to his place… I always wanted to go straight to his studio and spend the whole day playing. Then, at the age of 6, I went to my first music school and did my first live performance. The drum kit was another Pearl Export, this time in maroon. The toms were bigger than me (12”, 13”, 16”), and you could barely see me behind the kit, BUT I REMEMBER BEING THE HAPPIEST KID IN THE WHOLE WORLD.   I also remember watching VHS tapes of Dennis Chambers playing those amazing big Pearl kits. Then the yellow kit came out, and it completely blew me away. The beauty and the sound of those drums, man! At school, I barely paid attention to the teacher because I was always dreaming about that kit and drawing it in my maths books… I OFFICIALLY SIGNED WITH PEARL IN 2015, and my first performance as a Pearl endorser was at TamTam DrumFest in Seville, Spain. I was doing my performance, enjoying a beautiful red Reference Series kit, and when I came off stage, Dennis Chambers was there! He was also playing at the festival, but I hadn’t even realized it until that moment. We spent the whole night talking about life and drums, and I still remember it as one of the best moments of my life. Today, I have the joy and privilege of playing Pearl every single day, and I still enjoy it just as much as I did when I was a kid. WHEN YOU GO TO A CONCERT AND SEE A PEARL KIT ON STAGE, YOU JUST KNOW EVERYTHING IS GOING TO WORK!   Nowadays, I use different Pearl series, and every one of them works perfectly across all kinds of styles and situations. One of my favorite things is traveling around the world and getting the chance to play different Pearl kits that have been exposed to all kinds of weather conditions, humidity, temperatures… and somehow, they always sound great and have something special about them!IT’S BEEN A LONG JOURNEY TOGETHER WITH THE BEST BRAND IN THE WORLD, AND WE STILL HAVE A LOT OF PAGES LEFT TO WRITE TOGETHER.HAPPY 80TH ANNIVERSARY, PEARL!THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME BE PART OF YOUR HISTORY.   

WHY PEARL?WHEN I WAS A YOUNG KID, I DIDN’T OWN A DRUMKIT.At that time, the Guitar Center’s drum departments were like a dream. There was a Pearl Drumkit on a riser, sitting in the window.  At night when they’d close, you could drive past that store, and the see the drums all lit up through the glass window. I dreamed and dreamed about playing those drums. I got a chance to play that kit - it was an MMX. I always said whenever I get a big gig,I’M GONNA SAVE MY MONEY AND BUY MYSELF A PEARL MMX.   FIRST PEARL KIT?As fate would have it, my parents went to that same Guitar Center, when they decided to purchase me a kit. It was 1986, and i was 8yrs old. My dad knew I loved that Pearl kit in the window, so he decided on the Pearl Export. I played that kit everyday, for years.I RECORDED MY FIRST ALBUM ON THAT KIT AS WELL. FAVORITE PEARL GEAR?I love EVERYTHING Pearl makes…I love the fact that I don’t have to seek out different brands for snares, and hardware, and percussion...That being said, if i had to say there was one piece of gear that was my favorite, I’d probably have to say the SENSITONE HERITAGE ALLOY BLACK/BRASS SNARE DRUM.  

To celebrate Pearl’s 80th anniversary, we’re launching our special giveaway campaign, “My Pearl Story.” Share your story with Pearl—whether it’s a special memory, an unforgettable performance, or a story about the Pearl drums that have been part of your musical journey. Special prizes and Pearl 80th anniversary items are waiting for selected participants. For full campaign details and how to enter, please visit the campaign page below.▶ Learn More About “My Pearl Story”https://pearldrum.com/en/80th-stories

Pearl Artist El Estepario Siberiano is hosting a special giveaway campaign! Four lucky winners will each receive a Primal Snare Collective Copper snare drum personally signed by El Estepario Siberiano.For full giveaway details and entry instructions, check out the video on Estepario's YouTube channel. Don’t miss your chance to enter! Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW4fNgeevAAEntry Form:https://pearlprimalsweeps.com/

These Pearl products won the Slagwerkkrant Readers Award 2019 The votes have been counted and we couldn't be happier to announce that these three Pearl products won the hearts of the Slagwerkkrant magazine readers in 2019. Best Snare Drum: Pearl Modern Utility Floor Snare Best Hardware: Pearl ICON Rack System Best Percussion: Pearl Primero Guiro Cowbell Moreover, these incredible Pearl Artists from Benelux were awarded too! Best Drummer Benelux: Cesar Zuiderwijk Best Fusion/Crossover: Lucas van Merwijk Best Percussion Group: Slagerij van Kampen Best Drum Event of the Year: 2000 drummers aan zee by Cesar Zuiderwijk Thank you very much for your support and for all your votes!

As the world is suffering with the corona virus pandemic, Japan has been no exception with the number of daily infections hitting over a hundred, people finding it hard to adjust themselves into the new normality and many drummers being unable to find a place to play the drums under such circumstances. In the face of these most challenging times, Pearl has taken a whole new step and invented a very unique product to combat the virus in the most "rhythmical" way and that is a hand sanitizer stand. As you may be thinking, there are many hand sanitizer stands out there and it itself is nothing new, however this, our friends, is not just a hand sanitizer stand, but it is converted from a Pearl Hi-hat stand. This simple, yet innovative hand sanitizer stand has so much more to offer than you may think it does.   First, as it is converted from one of the most selling Pearl Hi-Hat stands, H-830, it is light, yet very sturdy for ensuring a quick mobility as well as an extreme stability. Second, of course, it has inherited the "height adjustable feature" from the original product so that you may adjust the height as required for children or any special occasions. Third, the specially made slide-plate allows a flexible positioning of the sanitizer bottle you may place on the tray, which is also specially made for this use. We could go on and there are many more features to add, but if we are allowed to mention one more thing about the product, it would be the fact that you do not need to use your hands to push the hand sanitizer bottle, but you would just need to step on the Hi hat pedal with your foot, just like when you play a Hi hat as usual, which would then pull the slide-plate down to the point where it pushes down the bottle top then you can sanitize your hands completely hands-free!!!   Who would have thought that a Hi-hat stand would actually turn into a hand sanitizer stand, except a long existing drum manufacturer who has been always trying to offer something people might need? Although it is still nowhere near to an end to this pandemic we  are pleased to be able to play a roll in combating the virus.   We wish you all and your loved ones are safe and well and hope we will see a light at the end of the tunnel soon.