PEARL MASTERWORKS | Episode 30 | Orlando Drummer Podcast

04:41 - The Sound Concept
10:06 - The Aesthetic Concept
14:21 - The 10x7 Rack Tom
15:43 - The 12x8 Rack Tom
18:15 - The 14x12 Floor Tom
20:11 - The 15x13 Floor Tom
23:59 - The 20x17 Kick Drum
27:24 - The 13x6 Snare Drum
31:17 - Endorsement Intro (The 3 Things I Look For)
32:20 - Brand Reputation
36:05 - Your Access to People Within the Brand
40:02 - Quality of Gear
43:51 - Comparing Flagship Models of Major Drum Brands
46:55 - On My Signature Snare with Entity Drums
50:58 - The Masterworks Ordering Process
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[@ahabion]

It's a beautiful kit and your breakdown to the actual use-case and study of your sound is spot on. People need to consider their own use-case as to why they pick the set(s) that they pick. Well done.

[@AdamTuminaro]

Thanks for the thoughtful words here Leng! Much appreciated my friend 🙏🏼💜

[@MasaTheMachine.]

Its totally make sense after hearing why you choose Pearl for your use. For me, Pearl drum set produce nice high tone for attack and cutting through middle range that other drum set companies are lesser focused on. In the band or studio or SNS situation, low frequency from drum sets are either covered by other instruments such as bass guitar or as you said, can not be heard from phone speaker. So rich middle tones are key to make drum sounds cut through and be heard. I can not wait to hear more of you playing your beautiful kit.

[@willrockdesigns]

I have a Pearl Masters Studio birch and it rips. Glad you chose Pearl!

[@AdamTuminaro]

Sick! Any videos of it? I had a hard time finding that kit when doing some research on birch Pearls.

[@mwb78]

I love how much you thought this through! Very cool that Pearl was able to bring your ideas to life!!!

[@Dannys.channel]

Pearl is one of the best companies. People aren’t educated or experienced enough to say those things but to each their own.

[@chancellorpercussion4464]

Always a good day when theres a new OD podcast 🙏

[@AdamTuminaro]

glad you’re here my friend! 👊🏼

[@calzadoherrera9690]

Congrats Adam greetings from Guatemala, I´ve enjoyed all the ODP episodes, incredible kit looks and sounds really sick, Elio

[@dionsheds]

Hey Adam I just wanted to thank you for making these podcasts. You addressed a lot of points here that I think as drummers, we either forget or don't pay attention to at first, only to come back months, even years later with that "Oh yeah why... moment" Really liked when you touched on your content being played on phones rather than huge monitors and how that influenced your choice of drums/mixing. Long story short, great work brother 👌🏾

[@Zachadiddle]

Good for you man, I like the transparency. I had an experience where I had send a kick back to pearl twice BUT, my experience was so POSITIVE, because they not only worked with me but prioritized me just a lay person by getting me a rep and made it right. That lifetime warranty is so real and those people are super cool.

[@AdamTuminaro]

Agreed! Sorry that you had some issues there, but as you said, the team of people behind the brand is phenomenal. Everyone I worked with was unbelievably accommodating and helpful. Thank you for watching Zach!

[@bremssdrummer2845]

Now this is interesting... I thought I'm crazy thinking that something is wrong with my pearl kit. Did you send it back right after delivery or later? I've had my masterworks kit for almost two years now, and I've realised that there is something wrong with my 12" tom. Do you think I can still send it back or is that too late?

[@Zachadiddle]

@@bremssdrummer2845 I sent it back right after it was ordered, I noticed some shell separation and really bad damage to the bearing edges. I'm fairly positive that UPS was the cause of my headaches though. I eventually got Sweetwater to send my kick through FedEx with no problem. That said, Pearls warranty should cover shells, finishes, and bearing edges so long as any damage was acquired from normal use or shipping, it might be worth a phone call though if its been a while since you purchased it.

[@Zachadiddle]

@@AdamTuminaro Absolutely, they stuck to their guns and made it right. I am now the owner of two **or one big** decade maple kit(s) because of that.

[@bremssdrummer2845]

@@Zachadiddle ok, thanks a lot! :)

[@Drumboa]

What an amazing kit! I had these sizes on my Mapex Saturn, but with a 20x18. Loved the 15" floor, and yes I had to stock up on heads (which I still have to get rid of now!)

[@ChrisBairDrums]

Congrats, that kit is beautiful 😍

[@BreakbeatD17]

Hell yea Adam on going with Pearl drums😁🤙🏻. I have a Pearl Prestige Session Select from the late 90's and it sounds amazing and tunes really easily. So I'm stocked to see more videos with your killer kit🤙🏻😁🥁.

[@jonashellborg8320]

Wow, so many decision! About the company first, and then so many options for each drum! I would probably go for a 22 inch kick drum myself. They sound big, good low end and good punch. I’ve never really tried 20 inch ones though. And I do know I struggle to get a 22 kick through certain door frames. For floor toms, 14 and 16. And probably mahogany on the floor toms too. I have only good things to say about Pearl drums. I own an Export kit, and it sounds absolutely fine for not much money. I really appreciate you talking about the Session Studio Select, that’s a kit i’ve been interested in and you gave it a clear thumbs up!

[@B16Dougie]

Aswell as your kit being incredible, your approach and attitude towards your profession is inspirational my friend. Love your content, really enjoy your educational videos and now I love your new kit too ha. I've got a masterworks kit on order as we speak and ready to drop any day this month. Maple mahogany blends, thick 6-8 ply shells 8" through to 16" with 20" gong, 22" bass and 14" snare. Your approach to concept, conception and aesthetic choices mirror my thoughts and my order process too. Thanks for sharing the video, I absolutely look forward to watching more going forward.

[@AdamTuminaro]

Thanks so much my friend! Your masterworks kit sounds phenomenal! She gonna be thicccccc 🔥

[@B16Dougie]

@@AdamTuminaro damn right 😏 Il be sure to send you some pictures once I've got her all set up buddy. Its been a long 6 month wait so far haha. 😁

[@rankin1289]

Hey like they say the best reason to play. I've had Pearl Masters MCX since 2009 I'm still playing on them and they still sound amazing.

[@deancecire6881]

I love your work. I really enjoy your approach towards drums, not just about playing them but the appreciation for the art and business perspectives. I’ve been grateful to land endorsements with TRX Cymbals and Inferno Drumsticks. Although I play a Pearl Reference Pure, I know I’m not ready just yet to approach other companies. It’s at least a foot in the door.

[@drumsman24]

Absolutely wonderful drums, learned a few things along the way of you explaining your choices too! I'm happy for you and looking forward to seeing and hearing what you do with those drums!

[@truthfirst1893]

Congratulations man. Thank you for your time and content, it is greatly appreciated. 🎶🙏🏻🎶

[@JeffWald]

Hey Adam, I went thru the fun Masterworks ordering process in 2014 and still absolutely love my kit. I wanted to make it 100% unique and take advantage of the options like you did. Pearl even used my kit in the 2015 catalog (red bubinga/gold hardware 2 page spread) which is why I started doing videos back then. And the guys at Pearl are top notch - John, Tom, Derek, Kevin, Al… I also went with the STL lugs like you, and I mixed the mahogany and maple in everything except the snare which is mainly birch. The toms/floors totally growl, love it! and like you, I'm all about the aesthetics and back in 2014 they would still do sizes down to 1/4” depths, so I did across the front - 6x7, 8x7.25, 10x7.75 and 12x8.5 - 1/4", 1/2” and 3/4” apart - and Derek Wolfford told me that I was the last Masterworks kit to have the inside stained the same as the outside finish - very nice visual. Check it out sometime in my vids, I think you’ll dig it. Keep up the great work on here!

[@drum-keithtv0629]

Best reason to play drums. I have a Pearl Masters Maple Complete.

[@metzilla]

15 floor toms may be just the perfect floor tom ...can be tuned in towards the 14 range, and can get into the 16 range also ....

[@mavrickloewen1543]

I own a music city custom reference pure in matte black oyster and I do not regret buying it. My resonant side kick hoop actually came with a deficiency damage and I took that to my local pearl dealer and they were able to get me a replacement. :) love pearl so much and plan to play them for years to come!!😊🥁

[@teagle1064]

@ Adam Tuminaro What a gorgeous and magnificent drum set! Truly, when talking drums, a man after mine own heart! At the risk of sounding critical, and certainly not my intention, (and I really love the breakdown you gave as to why you made your choices) but what I have understood in the past conflicts with your description of the thickness of the shell. I am of the understanding that thicker shells of course having more mass, confines the vibration, giving it more of a high pitch and quicker decay, whereas the thinner shells, having much less mass, allow the vibration to resonate longer in the shell, giving a fundamentally lower pitch and longer resonation resulting in more warmth. Which, birch, being a bright attack wood, thinner shells allow for more warmth than would otherwise. Anyway, no disrespect intended, I love the way your drums sound, and, yes, I am listening to them through my AirPods and they sound fantastic!!! Extra plies of mahogany in the bass and snare drums also was a great choice! All of the aesthetic choices you made, the matte finished natural limba with the black nickel lugs, are top notch in my insignificant opinion. Huge fan! Big fan of your playing as well!

[@YTGGAMINGbestchannel]

Congrats man! the kit looks amazing

[@daynelawless]

Stunning kit. Smart choice.

[@ampdrum1]

Super happy for you. Lots of information here. I’m happy with my SQ1 and Jost Nickel snare. You have proven that an off shelf kit can work in a professional situation. I’m glad a company see’s your value as a content creator, but more importantly an individual artist. Bravo!

[@nickbutler4809]

I am blown away by the thought process here. Actually learnt a lot watching this, the kits is awesome and well deserved

[@dannylugojr3428]

Beautiful drum kit. Thank you for the information you shared throughout your experience with Pearl Drums.

[@jamcorjeff1]

Hey Adam, so I believe you made a brilliant choice on your kit. A great man once said "There's nothing to fear but fear itself" in regards to your choice of sizes. As far as how they sound, in short they sound incredibly organic. If that makes sense. I liken them to being in a forest and there they were, growing outa the ground. Beautiful wood tone my friend. It's as far away from an electronic drum set sound as you can get in my humble opinion. I'm not against electronic kits, it's never gonna be the same. As it shouldn't. I have a first Gen Masterworks Carbon fiber kit and I love them. Congrats on our new kit my friend. Well played!!🙏

[@bubinga_basher]

I haven't read a negative comment lol. You're an extremely talented drummer, and I think you'll have a great relationship with Pearl.

[@LENINsWORLD]

UGH!! That finish with that hardware combo is 💪💀🔥🔥🔥

[@davemieze9021]

I love the realistic Factors you took into account. That’s great advice to tailor your kit to exactly what ur using it for.

[@Dannys.channel]

I love hd dry because it enhances snare wires

[@josephadler383]

Damnnn sounds great but it looks even better

[@paistefever]

Great kit! Pearl is the best reason to play drums for sure. Sweet kit and killer snare drum configuration! 13" is my main size, the perfect size for anything! Proud owner of 3 kits and 2015 reissue of Wood Fiberglass is my main kit these days. One of the best kits I've ever played. Nothing will ever replace birch for me, but Kapur/Fiberglass is magic as well :) \m/

[@justinalexander1056]

Great content. Birch is my favorite wood.

[@bradydastrup1025]

I’m a die hard Tama guy. Always have been. But my first kit was a Pearl Export and one thing it was, was a workhorse. Pearl make great drums. Congrats on the endorsement. And the 15” is awesome. It’s a great size that gets overlooked a lot.

[@ReignJeffersonCTria]

I've always loved pearl drums because of Casey cooper, but man you made me love pearl wayyy more!

[@Max-dd4ow]

This has been my dream kit for years, congrats bro

[@darkknightk]

I would like to get a Masterworks kit myself, for my church... as far as the concept, I want mahogany on the interior of all my drums, with the maple reinforcement rings, making the toms thin-shelled, except for the bass drum. For that I'd like an 8-ply for the low-end boom. I like shallow rack toms, 8, 10 and 12, in front of me... on my left side I'd like a 14X12 tom... in honor of my daughter's birthday (12/14), and on my right side I'd like a 12X15 tom, in memory of my father... when he passed away, the official time of his passing was at 12:15PM. I wouldn't do a matching snare drum though... I don't particularly like matching snare drums. I have 8 snare drums, all of them Pearl, and 6 of them are 13" snare drums, plus a 12" and a 10" snare drum. I've always preferred snare drums size 13" and smaller. So depending on the church service, I'll use one of those snare drums. The color I'm interested in is a red color, chrome hardware or perhaps black nickel, small lugs for the resonance, and die-cast hoops. If you like, I can definitely tell you about my 8 Pearl snare drums! I'm a huge fan of Pearl Drums... being that I'm a church drummer, to me Pearl is the ultimate "church kit!"

[@hiptoalieu]

15" is perfect for a 20" kick... I've done two 14" floor toms different depths with a 12 and 20 and LOVED it!

[@SimbaDrumz]

This was really helpful

[@coachdominic7763]

ITS REALLY WORKED LOL THANK YOU DUDE

[@goodrothedrummer]

Man I love how you talk about the 12in Tom. I grew up tuning 13in toms and I hated them. If I ever ran into one I’m probably an expert at it now lol

[@jpsusini]

this is a absolut gorgeous kit !

[@drumphil1879]

Congratulations 👏

[@Dannys.channel]

Pearl vs Yamaha. I’d rather a pearl. But because of the time I get that I want to hear. Pearl vs DW it’s hard because it’s not a company vs company thing. You can’t do that. It has to be individually that ONE kit vs another kit. You’ll endlessly compare and find you did nothing lol. Get what you like and enjoy in anything. Love life

[@joeldrummer23]

Beautiful set. Congratulations

[@danalnajes]

Hey Adam, Dan Here, I'm a Pearl snare owner I have 2 Pearl Snares I enjoy them Both. I started playing the Pearl World Series then Then played the Forum and Export and Now I have 2 Snares that have similar Depth.s my Main is a Pearl 14"5.5 Matte Maple Modern utility Snare in Matte Maple Finish and then I have 12x5 Pearl Fire Cracker with Battle Scares For Me Pearl was all I ever played but in terms of hardware I always loved their Wing Loc cymbal System they give me everything. Quick tear downs and so on.

[@rkaylor5769]

I deleted my original comment because I have found this podcast to be one of your most interesting. I knew Pearl had a stellar reputation among amateurs and professionals alike and people are always loyal to the way they are treated. Gear specifics, tonewoods, and the manufacturers themselves have always interested me. I have always found Pearl to sound almost as clinical and clean as Yamaha whereas TAMA is an earthier version of both. All three have incredibly sturdy hardware and their QC is borderline OCD. My Starclassic was packaged with a rubber seal around the bearing edges of the drums. That is a touch of class and attention to detail that keeps one coming back. I’m sure the others do it as well. Bearing in mind what you discussed about endorsements and how they work, it seems to me one is imprinted with a brand at an early age or one is chasing a sound regardless of the badge on the shells. One stays within that brand for that sound or one is looking for the best available treatment in their quest. But I do agree, reputation matters. And so does image. With TAMA, you go from Erskine to Lombardo to Copeland to Cobham. With Pearl, Luzier to Chambers to the late Porcaro and Jordison. All of the cool kids seem to have joined the DW club and some stayed behind in the ones they originally joined. We are judged by the company we keep and we should not pretend that it doesn’t matter. Sonor is like MIT: small and brilliant, but not the one the girl is impressed with… Pearl has that quality of cool and style. It’s always well-dressed and well-received no matter how ubiquitous, and it knows how to throw a party’. TAMA? You’re a little more intense, the preppy girl may not like you at first, but you’re never boring, know how to fix things, you’re terribly OCD, and loyal in all things. You’ll also use profanity when it simply isn’t necessary. Pearl won’t do that unless it’s partying or getting another tatt.

[@Dannys.channel]

The snare is the only thing I don’t like but the kit is dope

[@kennethgladney6299]

Yep… one of my kits 8, 10, 12 and 13&15 Ft. there are no tom packs and always order more than one if you’re locked on your head choice.

[@thearakh5251]

following

[@brc0931]

Good drummer

[@greatdrumcovers1768]

I'd love a Pearl Masters Maple, but I'll take my Pearl All Fiberglass Shells, they are loud and easy to tune...and cut better than any wood.

[@RianGalway193]

Casey cooper is a multimillionaire now, good on him, getting all you guys on to the Pearl Roster… I’m pretty sure he’s influenced or had a good chat, maybe both?

[@AdamTuminaro]

Casey is a not a multimillionaire. I think you’ve got the wrong idea about how KZbin pays revenue to creators. He is an incredibly hard worker, and has done well for himself. But the “multimillionaire drummers” are limited to those in extremely famous bands, and commercial drummers like Questlove, Barker, or others who have reached celebrity status. I’ve known Casey for nearly a decade. My wife and I stayed with his family 2 weeks ago, and their kids come visit our farm several times per year. While he’s been tremendously helpful in helping me learn about Pearl, and we’ve done tons of projects together over the years, it was actually Chris Brewer, my meinl rep, who made the connection to Pearl.

[@RianGalway193]

@@AdamTuminaro Hey Adam, that’s pretty cool bro. Not sure if you can see my profile pic is a Pearl kit? I got my first Pearl kit back in 1997, long time ago. It was n export with 10x0 12x0 14x12 and a 20x16 kick drum in Emerald Green. It cost me £500. I like young Casey, and I’ve noticed that a lot of the guys in your circle are Born Again, which is Ace! Much love from Belfast, Northern Ireland ❤️

[@RianGalway193]

@@AdamTuminaro By the way, I’m not sure you got the sarcasm of the multimillionaire comment.. Course he’s hard working and just because he has few million subs doesn’t make him su[er wealthy. I’ve watched him, and yourself long time. We were actually friends on Facebook, when I used to use it. 🤙🏻

[@matthewzagorski9161]

Can you share what resources you used to determine your bearing edges? I just can't seem to find anything showcasing the difference between them anywhere online.

[@AdamTuminaro]

Mostly just speaking with knowledgeable friends. The rounded 45 provides the “truest” tone. There are advantages to other degree cuts, but round 45 allows for optimal contact, which translates to organic tones from the shell. If you *really* want to hear the shell, go with rounded 45.

[@PowerTom_kyle]

I'm curious. How long from when you submitted your order to your dealer/Pearl, until that beautiful kit arrived at your doorstep?

[@AdamTuminaro]

7 months. Pretty standard turnaround for a fully custom kit, built across the planet.

[@PowerTom_kyle]

@@AdamTuminaro Awesome, thank you for the reply. I bought a 12 piece Reference on 1 April 2021, I'm still waiting for it. If you're ever in the Baltimore area, I'd love to see you play a massive POWER TOM kit! Think ERIC CARR 1980. :)

[@larrytate1657]

I prefer 10 x 8s. 10 x 7s are a lil too bright for me.

[@larrytate1657]

Lol the 15 with the ambassador was my fav. Just shows we all have our individual tones preference.

[@hiptoalieu]

Wait till you tune a 10x6 LOW... if it's a Yamaha stage custom HIP birch, it should sound INSANE! (I can make my 20 10 and 13 sound like a vintage 22x14 12x16 and a 14x14!

[@ismaelavila613]

What do you think about a clear drum set ?

[@AdamTuminaro]

I think you mean Acrylic. It’s a very specific sound, that you should research heavily before committing to. For me, they’re too loud for studio purposes, but shine in a live environment.

[@ismaelavila613]

@@AdamTuminaro thanks this is help full 🙏🏻

[@alejandronoyamedina9265]

12x8 its the perfect rack tom.

[@AMDpc067]

Why die cast over triple flange 2.3?

[@AdamTuminaro]

The total increase of mass from diecast hoops gives a louder but shorter output. It makes the drums sonically “faster”, which is associated with words like “dry, focused, and aggressive.” Matched the sound I wanted.

[@carson3135]

Do I live in Orlando too 🤟👍

[@praesodym6117]

Why are almost all commenters male?

[@AdamTuminaro]

Because the drum industry is 98% male. Lol.

[@michellealexander1693]

NO 12 x 8 rack tom? Sorry dude, I don't get it.

[@AdamTuminaro]

I take it you didn’t watch more than 15 minutes of this podcast. Or read the description. Or the look at the thumbnail. 🤷🏻‍♂️