Messin' Around On The Pearl Reference

This video is now well over 2 years old...I'll make a new one as soon as possible!

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Just found my digital camera so I figured I would record my self screwing around on my kit.

The kit is a 2007 Pearl Reference in Purple Craze with Sabian Cymbals. If you want more info, check my site:

www.stevestruss.com

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[5drum5]

Decent Kit if you can't get a DW Kit. I really don't see what the fuss is with these drums?

[drumzbystevo]

@5drum5 Then you've never played one! I would say there on par if not BETTER than DW drums. Do a little research on the Reference series and you'll see why.

Oh, and I have a DW kit aswell, so Im not biased at all...

[masterdrummer19]

i like how u can see the mics, but he doesnt use them

[drumzbystevo]

I wasn't planning on using the video as anything. I just so happened to film me jamming around to check out my technique. It wasn't intended to be a solo or anything

[777EZekiel]

i would recommend both. If you want a very good drumset which is affordable, go with a tama superstar hyperdrive. If you have a donkey that shits money i would recommend you a pearl masters / reference.

[psychodrumplayer14]

@777EZekiel Or a tama starclassic bubinga kit those sound wicked!

[777EZekiel]

@Lisa4Me2 ;) np. To anwser some of you questions you posted in the fist response -> visit my channel 8)

[Lisa4Me2]

@5drum5 I've owned more Pearl kits than I could ever possibly recall, from the basic, entry-level EXR and ELX kits right up through a top-of-the-line 8 piece Reference Series kit (in #193 Purple Craze Lacquer, like seen in this vid) and I can say, without a doubt, that once you play a Ref Series kit, your opinion will change! Solid as a rock. (Research the Ref Series drums). I can't see what DW could POSSIBLY do to be any better than a Pearl Ref Series kit.

[Lisa4Me2]

@777EZekiel Sorry 777, I mis-read your post here. You are correct. Tama DOES make extremely fine kits as well. I just mis-read your post as bashing the Pearl Ref Series. I apologize. In fact, if looking at Tama and can't swing the high price tag of a StarClassic, take a look at the new Silverstar kits. For around 800.00 to 900.00 you cop an excellent drum kit. One thing tho 777: The Pearl Ref BLOWS the Masters Series out of the water. I own/owned both with the Ref the TOP Series hands down.

[Lisa4Me2]

@777EZekiel A Tama Superstar Doesn't EVEN come close to a Pearl Ref Series kit my friend. A Yugo vs a Ferrari. 800.00 (Superstar) vs a 3000.00 Ref Series). Not even close. Have ya read up any on the Ref Series or, just voicing a factless/biased opinion? Have ya sat behind a Ref Series? Have ya ever played a Ref Series? I own one myself (an 8 piece) and I can tell ya: once you sit behind a Pearl Ref Series kit, nothing else matters! Certainly not a Tama Superstar. No offense but, it's not close.

[ThomasMetal75]

How did you ever afford these drums?!?! I managed to get myself a Mapex Saturn, and so far am more than satisfied with the kit!

[mufasahootenanny]

your all retarded, no set of drums can be considered to sound better than others since everyone plays them in different ways... the best drums for you are the ones that suit your style and make the sounds you want to make...

[mrboverbro]

wats the side snare



[170adamb]

My drums are better than your's!!! no there not mine are better than yours, your an asshole obviously mine are the best , DW are rated no 1 in the world (say's who???) if this went on for 6 pages you would have the gist of this "debate"

[LeopoldGold1]

And I always have those who say, "what about all the great drummers that endorse dw?" Well, just because they endorse them doesn't mean they record with them.  Chad Smith endorses Pearl and records a lot with Gretsch and Ludwig drums. Lars Ulrich with Tama recorded some of their albums with Gretsch...the black album for example. Just use your ears and experience with different companies and base your decision on that...not what your favorite drummer supposedly plays.