Pearl Drum - Custom Shop Tour

⚙️ SHOW NOTES - EPISODE #188: This Epic Adventure takes us to Nashville Tennessee, to the Music City home of leading drum producer, Pearl Drum. We’re treated to a tour of the custom drum shop with lead craftsman Ron Depew, who is in his 25th year there. Join us for an insiders, behind the scenes look into the artistry and methods of Pearl’s “one of a kind” custom drum making shop.
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[@robertoconnell8153]

Thats so cool to see a large company see the value in an employees skill set and support that skill and artistry. Very cool guy, very cool job!

[@gballmaier]

I've been a cabinet designer maker finisher my whole life, I'm also a drummer, who loves the custom/exotic wood types and a good Lacquer finish. So I'm totally loving this video. And now that I know your channel exists, I'm going to have to check out more of your videos. I want to start fixing the bearing edges of the old great drum sets still out there.

[@riccocool]

Why is it still lacquer on wood instruments? Automotive switched to urethane/polyurethane in the 80s for the most part. Lacquer is pretty brittle and not durable compared. Thanks.

[@jriddim]

Drumming and woodworking, my two favorite hobbies. Love this!

[@EpicWoodworking]

That's awesome Joe - didn't realize we'd hit the nail on the head! No pun intended. :)

[@AJLeonardo84]

Cool video! After seeing this, I already am fired up about Pearl’s special event when they unveil a new flagship line of drums later this month and remember the date May 25, 2023. The day they arrive.

[@pjones8404]

Eric Singer's newest kit is a "Black Chrome" kit. Pearl did all the shells but much of it was put together by Billy Baker of Baker drums in Nashville. Billy has done all of the kits for Eric since the start of the "End of the Road" tour.

[@drewk3402]

Very interesting tour! There is more involved in making a drum than I would have thought. Thanks for taking us along with you.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks Drew! 👍

[@jerrypeters811]

I've played Pearl drums for 38 years. I don't think I would play any other drums. Still have my 1988 MLX drumset in almost mint condition. It was my 3rd Pearl kit. I will probably die with that one. Hopefully not in the cases.

[@EpicWoodworking]

😂 I don’t play, but now I can surely say “I’ve heard they’re great drums!” 👍

[@user-nv2gw1tt5o]

You should really try Sonor SQ2. I’ve had every kit and nothing even comes close.

[@jessebillson]

This guy comes off as a total badass who is humble af! I really enjoyed this

[@sewcrazylady]

Loving the tours! They are one of my favourite things. Thanks Tom & Kris for taking us along on your adventures😀

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks Michele, so glad you're having fun, so are we!

[@thomasdixon3307]

Looks pretty cool! You probably already built your own drums too! That would be awesome!

[@DrummerAndyTaiwan]

great content, Im a drummer myself, came from the drum stuff but stayed for the other woodworking stuff, love from TAIWAN!

[@slhasebroock]

As an OLD drummer, really enjoyed this tour! Thank you!

[@EpicWoodworking]

Awesome, glad you enjoyed, thanks Steve! 👍

[@williammagee7514]

Thanks for sharing this unique adventure, I really enjoyed!

[@michaelfedder7070]

Great tour Tom & Kris! You know I'm a woodworker but you probably didn't know I'm a drummer. In fact, I used to own a beautiful Pearl Masters Custom drum kit so it was really interesting to see the inner woodworks and "meet" Ron Depew. I loved the segment on different exotic wood options. Bacon Padauk... Who knew?

[@rondepewwoodworking9998]

That’s awesome Michael. The Master’s Series kits are amazing! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@EpicWoodworking]

That’s cool Mike, I’m glad you could enjoy it from the personal experience of a musician! I had a great time seeing it all myself and getting to know Ron was a highlight for me too 👍

[@jarrahdrum]

very interesting for me, thank you for this, subscribed

[@rscripps60]

That was really cool!

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks Rich! 👍

[@gballmaier]

Damn. I'm loving those Lugs on those snare drums. Especially those 3 point throw offs.

[@pierrebouvier3206]

Thanks Tom And Kris, its always informative.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Our pleasure!👍

[@johannjohann6523]

Good video. Now you know why drums and drum sets are the most expensive of instruments. High end pianos and harps also fall into that "expensive" category, You end up with not just an instrument, but a piece of art as well. Ron himself a master artist wood craftsman.

[@doublea7054]

Thanks. Great video

[@johna.9742]

Really enjoying the tour videos. I especially liked the Woodpecker tour. I had no idea that they have Blue Spruce chisels.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thanks John, we’re having fun doing them too! 👍😎

[@rondepewwoodworking9998]

Thanks so much Tom & Kris, such an honor.

[@EpicWoodworking]

Thank you Ron for making it happen! You’re a natural!

[@dpmeyer4867]

thanks

[@EpicWoodworking]

Our pleasure!

[@wilsentwins]

And where to buy free floating shell replacement in US? Cant find it yet.

[@snakelakeestates8666]

neat

[@petemclinc]

Ron Depew said he is a drummer, I wonder if he uses a matched or traditional grip?

[@rondepewwoodworking9998]

For the most part matched but have worked on traditional grip as well.

[@petemclinc]

@@rondepewwoodworking9998 Thanks Ron. what an awesome job you have and shop to work in.

[@rondepewwoodworking9998]

@@petemclinc I love what I get to do!

[@user-nv2gw1tt5o]

Taking on the solid shell Dahlia Lamas - Craviotto with a cheaper solid shell….interesting marketing strategy.

[@petemclinc]

I was hoping to see a kettle drum...

[@EpicWoodworking]

That would have been cool Peter. I bet the make those too.

[@jc3drums916]

Kettle drums (timpani) are made of copper, not wood. Pearl doesn't make timpani, but they are the U.S. distributor for Adams, a Dutch company that makes percussion and brass instruments.

[@user-zn8su4eb5p]

🇮🇳🇮🇳❤👌❤👌❤👌

[@wadeschwartz4677]

I need more cowbell

[@EpicWoodworking]

😆

[@NEALBABBITT]

How many people does he have work there? He can't be doing it all himself.

[@rondepewwoodworking9998]

There are 3 of us in the custom shop. This video was shot early in the morning before we started for the day.

[@bayclubdevelopment6646]

I just purchased a DMP kit And THEY ARE FROM CHINA. JAPANESE OWNER COMPANY IMPORTING FROM CHINA. very disappointed