Pearl Masters MCX Drum Set Quilted Bubinga Sunburst- 4pc Drum Kit Demo with Stephen Whitesides

[Sharpshooter226]

Pearl mcx----Gretsch Renown maple----or DW Performance series prices and finishes aside which will give me the best sound?....Thanks :)

[GreenbrierPercussion]

@Sharpshooter226 Depends on what kind of music you are playing and what size room. Recording a heavier genre? Go MCX for the tight controlled articulation. Want an all around amazing kit with a strong presence and the best quality control top to bottom? Get the renown. Want a kit with the warmest jazz tones, and a low base volume? Want an exotic finish? Go DW.

[RadioJack]

Is that the 25" AAX Stage Ride Brilliant?

[NouveauNick]

The sound on your videos has gotten substantially better - way to keep improving guys!

That set's a looker!

[GreenbrierPercussion]

They are both great kits so it's hard to say, personally though I'd point you towards the Renowns. It's just hard to beat that great Gretsch sound and I like the focused tone of the bass as well.

[Sharpshooter226]

Pearl MCX or Gretsch Renown Maple?

[Sharpshooter226]

is this the same as the MCX masters you offer on your site for 1,399.99?

[GreenbrierPercussion]

@Sharpshooter226 Same configuration and price, but im not sure if we still have the video demo model.Call 540 372 3786 to find out, and if it is the demo model, you can get a better price!

[nmorelli4592]

@greenbrierpercussion are u talking about the hammered brass snare, I havent seen much about bronze. What do you like about it?

[GreenbrierPercussion]

@nmorelli4592 Bronze is like putting moon gels on a brass snare. It has the snare sizzliness and the same overtones but they are naturally lower pitched and a little muted. I have owned the 6.5x14 but I prefer the 5x14 I am using now because press rolls are cleaner on it. Super heavy, but very well made and sounds amazing.

[nmorelli4592]

Hey Steve, I was looking for your opinion in comparing the MCX drums to the Gretsch renown maples.

[GreenbrierPercussion]

@nmorelli4592 MCX: Dry, focused attack, clean, crisp. Renown: Warm, tonal, very controlled overtones, but a singing fundamental pitch. What that does for you? Renown drums sound like a pro handmade kit for the price of an import. MCX sounds drier which is better for a metal or hard rock player (articulates faster notes better). I'd take the renown for the better warm pro sound unless you're going for speed.

Stephen

[nmorelli4592]

@GreenbrierPercussion I'm playing in a jam band, with a heavy rock sound but with jazz/fusion/latin undertones. So I definitely want a kit that can accomodate all those styles. I'm not strictly speaking a "metal" player, but i want to be able to play heavily, while the focus for me is definitely with groove and dynamic. Maybe this could help your recommendation. Thanks again.

[GreenbrierPercussion]

@GreenbrierPercussion I think I would recommend the renown in a euro configuration with the addon 16x16 floortom, or a USA custom if you want the kit you will keep for the rest of your life. The renown is definitely going to have a warmer defined sound than the MCX which most non-drummers will recognize as more pleasing to the ear - especially for playing live at a club. The USA custom option gets you a better bearing edge, finish, and a much much better sounding thick shell snare.

[nmorelli4592]

@GreenbrierPercussion Stephen thanks a ton, i have one last question. I've played the MCX maple snare and absolutely loved it. Do you think that the renown snare doesn't stack up?

[GreenbrierPercussion]

@nmorelli4592 I think the renown snare is warmer and sings more, but I do like the tightness of the MCX snare for rock because of its consistency.

[GreenbrierPercussion]

@nmorelli4592 MCX is tight, controlled, and has strong mid range tones. The renown has stronger lows and mids, and rings longer with more dynamic tones. I can play right or left handed, but im a righty!

[nmorelli4592]

@GreenbrierPercussion Well I took your advice and I bought a 6 piece renown and I love it, So thank you. I want to make the right snare purchase however. I Do not like High pitched over tones, and I've played An MCX snare in shop and loved it. It had a great tone and still had that perfect amount of crack. But part of me wants to stay consistent and get the matching renown snare. I need a tight sounding snare for rock that also has the warmth that can complement dynamics and Jazz. Thoughts?

[GreenbrierPercussion]

@nmorelli4592 Easy - The renown snare is still an excellent choice for warmth. An evans 2 ply coated specialty head like the power center or the ST dry vented head will cut the overtones out. Still, a gretsch snare is known for more warmth and ring than most drums, so I'd recommend a Tama starclassic maple or starphonic snare for a tighter, more crisp sound. If you had the budget, the ultimate choice is the gretsch hammered bronze USA, the snare I use.

[drumrnva]

Good call on switching to room mics after the close mics. Gives a more complete picture.

[unklemisha]

what ride is this? another GBP special edition item? :)

[GreenbrierPercussion]

@unklemisha Sabian 25" AAX Stage Ride with white anniversary logos