Pearl Masterworks Stadium Drum Set Review

Our biggest drum set review yet - Pearl Masterworks 8pc Stadium Drum Set Gloss Transparent Tiger Yellow over Artisan Exotic Zebrawood finish with Nickel Hardware
10x9, 12x10, 13x11, 16x16, 18x16, 22x18 (x2) 14x6.5
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8-ply Maple and 10-ply Floor Tom / Bass Drums / Snare
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Paiste Signature 22 Full Ride
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Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Hi Hat Cymbals 14.25"
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Used Paiste Signature 12 Splash Cymbal
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Sabian Artisan Brilliant Crash Cymbal 18" - Used
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Paiste PSTX Swiss Flanger Crash Cymbal 14"
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Used Sabian HHX Evolution Crash Cymbal 16”
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Used Zildjian Medium Thin Crash - 18”
Used Sabian Paragon China - 19”
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[@sevb21]

I like the fact that he's not trying to outplay anyone. He's always playing different things that bring out the unique features of each kit. It must be a privilage to try out all these amazing drums!

[@robertbates9948]

Well, these guys do good and interesting drum demos, but we will have to disagree, that ol Shane here, plays different things, on different kits, he doesn’t, he plays the same thing, the same way, imho, in fact, I can put my phone down, and just have the sound on, and I can tell the difference, when Shane’s playing, or one of the other guys. He does get to play some beautiful, awesome sounding kits and snares.

[@michaeljohnson8058]

Shane outplays me every day.

[@mattharbison7776]

Yeah bring back the power toms!!!..Beautiful drums!!!

[@erictorres4889]

These drums are way to expensive. But I do have power toms on my pearl export drums from the 80es and 90es great sound I get .

[@solomonlee5298]

Hell yeah I hate the shallow depths from the last 15-20 years. Not big enough for me.

[@erictorres4889]

Solomon Lee so true !!! And there cheaply made as well . Back when they made the pearl exports from the 80s and 90s they worried about quality not quantity.

[@erictorres4889]

Solomon Lee yeah it sucks then when people sit so high on the newer drums they look like there playing a kids drumset . They look like like there playing a kids drumset anyways because there so small toms but it’s worse when they sit higher.

[@solomonlee5298]

@@erictorres4889 Agreed. The guy below this @somethings cantbefixed called em girly man kits. I agree 100%. I never play a bass drum less than 24" in diameter My current is a 14x24 PDP concept maple, my current snare is an 8"x14" Tama birch... and the toms have to be Dave Grohl sizes so 14" or 15" rack toms and 16" and 18" floor toms. A lot of companies still make the power sizes. But its usually for high end kits and special order...so in other words most people cant afford it, its out of their reach. Which I think is sad cuz it shows they're just keeping up with trends. The loss of integrity in the industry now a days is astounding and heart breaking.

[@thatdudekyle5690]

One of the best sounding drums I’ve ever heard!

[@deathcheatersguild4266]

This is what a drum set should be like! Bring back the 80s 👨🏻‍🎤🥁!!! Pearl nice job. Tama Grand Star ⭐️ 2 Birch Shell fan here. Miss my old kit, big time.

[@TedDiabetes]

My first real kit I bought in high school was a Granstar II. It was my baby. Loved that kit to death. If they weren't stolen from me I'd still have them to this day.

[@ohrid59mk76]

@@TedDiabetes my first real kit was Tama Royalstar , X-tras deep shells ( 12" x 10" - 13" x 11" toms ) , great sounding kit !

[@fubar1217]

My friend still has his lipstick red Granstar kit!

[@Twotontessie]

Granstars - LOL. Thick with zero sustain and a very one dimensonal "thwack" with a lot of high frequency content. Sorry - just my experience/opinion. They looked cool though. :)

[@fubar1217]

@@Twotontessie It was definitely the 80's sound! I will say the kick sounded SICK.

[@arbogast4950]

You guys are quickly becoming my favorite drum channel.

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks, Adam. That means a lot to us!

[@No_Transitory]

They are the best drum channel for checking out all that the world of drums has to offer!

[@vorpal72]

One of the nicest sounding kits I've ever heard honestly.

[@thelamentconfiguration1562]

I have this kit and its one of the best kits I ever played and owned. Pearl drums are hands down the best drums in the world!

[@cbaum64]

Somebody at the Pearl factory accidentally hit the "Sonor" button on the conveyor belt... They were promoted shortly after

[@adamfrost3722]

Ha!

[@drumcenternh]

This is pretty hilarious. Well played, sir.

[@varyingdegrees1130]

looks just like tomas haake's old kit lmao

[@MyDadWasALifeguard]

Haha..I thought the same thing

[@joshualee650]

Exactly what I thought and then saw this comment.

[@MattyWill1]

That might be the best sounding drum set I've ever heard. I love a deep sound with high attack low sustain .✌If I only had 12,000 dollars to spend on drums.🤔

[@Assimilator702]

Matt Williams $12,000 is a bargain considering the CZX were $10,000 back in 1988/89.

[@johncollins5552]

With the new generation expecting music downloads for free, the opportunities for drummers to earn decent money for our time,talent and work is getting less. Sad but that's a fact. Anyway on an upnote I think this is the best playing I have seen Shane do and think it suits his style so he deserves to keep this badboy! It would never fit in my car and would break my back carrying it up and down stairs to gigs so I will pass.

[@Assimilator702]

John Collins This is not the type of kit you would shleo to gigs. This is a statement piece meant to be pampered and cared for. Just get a beater kit to bring to gigs.

[@Assimilator702]

@@johncollins5552 Huh? Talented musicians are in more demand than any other time in history. There are more bands of every genre now than ever. No one owes anyone ANYTHING. If you can't make a living playing music there's always regular jobs. And as far as musicians not making money off album sales.....blame the record companies for the greedy practices they employed since the BEGINNINGS of pop music through the time when people actually bought CDs. They NEVER paid the artists a fair share. It costs pennies per CD to manufacture and the best deal gave the artists 30 pennies per album sale. Most artists would OWE the record company after a tour. The most disgusting example would be the Motown artists who were robbed blindly. This isn't a new phenomenon associated with modern technology. Technology moves forward and you either adapt or you die. Music streaming would of happened regardless of people downloading music. Now THOSE companies are ripping off the artists. Look at the dinosaurs vs small mammals. One group completely died out and the other thrived. Downloading music didn't kill the music industry......greedy record execs did. And how can you explain the plethora of drum companies? Someone is buying these drums or the companies would close their doors and shops like Drum Center Portsmouth wouldn't be able to stay in business. Rant over....back to our regularly scheduled topic...... drums.

[@johnkalland2537]

Matt Williams, this is the best sounding kit I have heard from this company"s site.

[@roomdog40]

Sounds amazing. I just can't imagine hauling that into a venue.

[@The-LongRoad-Home]

Bro if you're hauling This giant ass thing into a venue, betting you'll have herniated roadies just hating life lol...🤙 This Rig sounds and looks absolutely amazing however !

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

@TheColkevin yeah looks like there won't be any gigs for a long while yet. Really sad

[@Crankerny58]

Massive! I would live to hear Tommy Aldridge play this kit!

[@dhjet2000]

The return of THUNDER DRUMS!!!!

[@willymccabe6602]

This might be one of the best sounding Pearl kits I've ever heard. Holy cats! Great job with the video and review!!

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks, Willy. Glad you liked the video!

[@JD-qp9ox]

First and foremost, Shane’s playing is delightful. Secondly, DCP has the best demo videos because they show the delicate subtleties between the various mixes. Kudos on yet another great video guys!

[@Eldaino999]

Everything old is new again. These sound so freaking great.

[@StuartJuggernaut]

BRING BACK 80s SPEED METAL

[@drumcenternh]

Yassss

[@margix1172]

bring back AOR aldo nova journey boston richard marx toto foreigner survivor the perfect music!

[@fithealth247]

Beautiful drums..incredible sound. Signature 80's sound with those deep toms..love it!!! and great playing too!!

[@rubytuesday1345]

Reminds me of my Rogers XP8 from the 1980s. Big drums, big hair, big noise and big bucks. Love it.

[@brianpersons6301]

Shane, hope you’re all doing well. Thank you for bringing us the different drums and taking the time to let us know about them. It’s hard to know what to buy unless there is one brand and sound that you are already leaning towards. With so many good drums on the market and so many great sounds it’s nice to be able to learn and hear the differences. You sounded great on the large set of tiger wood Pearls. Regards, Brian

[@rickmartinho5358]

Amazing love everything about it power Toms are coming back about time

[@randallcolbourne6504]

Been waiting for the return of power Tom's myself!!

[@gypbob123]

Shane, you were having so much fun on this kit, and it showed in your playing. Fun video, thank you!

[@christopherberg4837]

They sure nailed it with the name - stadium indeed! Tone and volume for days!

[@dreamdrummer01]

The notes are ridiculous on this kit. Absolutely amazing!!! Those toms just yearn to be hit hard.. very hard. Power ballads can be taken to another level with that kit

[@christiancea6]

Long time customer here. Best drum shop on the planet IMO. Besides the drums sounding incredible but watching Shane play who is having some much fun makes watching this video great many times over. lol especially at the 7:24 mark it says it all. Great work as always

[@Mudge07]

Great warm, full tones with those coated heads and that snare cuts through crisp and clear. I wouldn’t like to lug it’s weight around but at that price you could also afford a helping hand, ...or two, three, four.

[@whitecloud_94]

I stumbled upon your channel by accident. The mixing of the kits, the unbiased reviews, and the sense of humour that occasionally comes out is what keeps me a subscriber.

[@drumcenternh]

So happy to hear it and thank you!!

[@brianglade848]

Gorgeous set, great sound, my dad has bad breath, great depth

[@TheRocknrolla12]

I love the sound of Drums...it makes me wanna headbang

[@JeromeDayUniverse]

Shane! lol, you are in double bass drum rock kit heaven with that grin in the intro, way to rock it, love it ! :-)

[@erictorres4889]

That’s why I play the pearl exports from the 80es and 90es because I love deeper and bigger toms .

[@friedpickles342]

Like my stage custom from the 90s. Blows any kit out of the water

[@MrStarship3]

I used to own CZX Maples in Champagne back in the day🥁😃 I actually feel these sound better😃

[@scottlowell493]

Even Gene Okimoto said some of the older maple kits were the best sounding Maple kits pearl made.

[@Assimilator702]

Jack Gildea Maybe your bearing edges were bad? There isn’t as much old growth Maple today as there was in the 80’s. To me these new Maple drums might sound a bit softer, rounder due to the Maple not being quite as dense. It’s not bad per se.....just a bit different.

[@davidsuprenant893]

That is one hell of a drum kit.That sound is huge.By the way great job demoing them shane.

[@timcline2799]

Awesome drumming!! This kit really fit Shane’s style. I still play my 1989 BLX which I love. But I’ve been not liking Pearl sound for years.

20 minutes up the road. Absolutely love this kit. Sounds like gold.

[@somethingscantbefixed5933]

I like the big sizes of the 80's style kits, like Vinnie Paul of Pantera, RIP, most of the kits today are girly man kits, they are ok for some music but if your going to play heavy music, use a heavy kit

[@totigerus]

I've been researching a lot of different kits lately. I'm a classic rock/early metal guy. It's difficult these days because all the kits on offer are soy boy sizes. Some of the floor toms these days are the same size as my rack toms. It seems like a custom order is the only way to get real rock sizes today, which of coarse means a lot more money.

[@XiyuYang]

Shallow drums are easier to tune, easier to stay in tune, easier to mix, and easier to haul around when you're on the road. They are shallower for good reasons.

[@CoomerGremlinDGGfan]

I've never heard anyone say they're easier to tune and stay in tune better. I'm calling bull on that.

[@MarcusFenix50]

Lol at the girly man and soy boy comments. Fragile masculinity much? Either way, the only way you can get larger drum sizes these days is either go custom (too expensive for most), or buy vintage from the predatory jackasses on Reverb (also too expensive most of the time). At least Pearl is offering intermediate sizes in their drums more so than other companies. Pretty hard to find 13 inch racks and 16 inch deep floors from other companies.

[@antonmaclean8418]

Yes if you can get your hands on bigger toms but if you cant your stuck using smaller toms, not your fault .i wish they would come out with bigger sizes again but not just in their high end expencive kits

[@MikeRuh01]

That's Beautiful. I still have my 1985 Pearl Export set up with Concert Toms. looks brand new all these years later.

[@popeyesailor9571]

The following year in 78 we used double headed toms on the new quads and the bottom heads had a star cut out of them to give that dry tone. in addition to the scoops. If you want to see the next products before they hit the stores watch drum and bugle corps. that is where the heaviest use comes anywhere in the world.

[@michaelphillippi4676]

They do sound like they could fill a stadium. Add a 14”x14” Tom and you got it

[@tjworker5482]

Looks like a drum kit , put together by mother nature. Beautiful sound.

[@JoeyP322]

Now THAT’s how drums should sound !!!!! I’ve always loved Pearl (and Sligerland back in the day)...

[@chromatesting]

Love it! I was in love with Tama Artstar drums in the 80's, and this really takes me back!

[@Mike-ky9jz]

Nice to see big toms being fashionable again...

[@DWBubinga]

Painkiller at the beginning. Awesome Shane!

[@drumcenternh]

🤘

[@caspercotton]

I didn't know how much I needed to hear these drums! wow!

[@HiVoltish]

This may give away my age but I love the deeper toms. This kit sounds incredible!

[@stromghouls]

now that is a drum sound just the way i like it. the czx was my dream drums and the sonor signatures, but i was too young and too broke to afford them at the time. i wonder if the snare is 10 ply too.

[@nghaigonzalez]

This drumkit sound like heaven

[@TedDiabetes]

My kinda kit. I love the feel and extra give of power toms.

[@michaelbourg8294]

Pearl is "Rock n' Roll" when it comes down to it. Great video, really enjoyed it! You have to listen to it with headphones. Deep tones which is what I love.

[@abovethefirehouse]

The reason the Sonor sig kit was so good other than 12 ply was that they used Bubinga woos I believe.

[@Assimilator702]

The species of wood Sonor used has nothing to do with the quality of those drums. It was the top notch manufacturing and high quality materials. The inner and outer ply of any drum has no effect on the overall sound.

[@doublea7054]

Best sounding drums I've heard in a long while!

[@doublea7054]

I just put together a vintage CZX studio birch kit and i fitted the toms with rims mounts... it's easily the Best sounding kit i have ever played!

[@artralston4045]

Holy big 80's drum sound! Can we hope that this move inspires Tama to bring back the Power Toms??? (so I can afford to get a set!) Great playing, Shane! As soon as I was done watching the video the first time, I had to go sit at my kit for a few...

[@solomonlee5298]

They still have power toms you just have to special order them.

[@ryanshaw2962]

This is the direction they need to be going! Classic Pearl sound with a modern take. My back hurts just looking at them though :D

[@Redwood_Rambler]

It's about time you guys showcased a proper kit!

[@Romans219]

Another great job Shane. Thank you for sharing your passion sir. Pearl makes mighty fine stuff on every level

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnreardon4944]

Nice drumming! You really brought out the drumset's potential! Thanks for the video!

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks for watching, John!

[@zarwarrior]

Massive sound and resonance from all those great drums emanating sympathetic overtones just by sitting next to the ones been played, it is just a wonderful wall of sound. Just add a wooden platform and you're set!

[@NikkiNexo777]

Great sounding kit! I love the 10x9 Tom. Finally a 10-inch Tom that doesn't sound like a thin, choked POS.

[@phillamoore157]

I'm not getting people's issue with thick shells. The Sonor heavy Beech is another perfect example of how amazing the sonic qualities are of a thick shell, when made properly. They have a punch and a definition to them (I'm not talking volume or "projection"), that is amazing. A thick deep shell is one of the most pleasing sounds on the planet, and records incredibly well. There's a company called Eames in Shane's neck of the woods (comparatively speaking), that makes a thick (up to 12ply....their Mastertone series) birch shell that is to this day one of the best sounding kits I've ever owned. Yes, they can be loud and powerful if you want them to be, but the sound that comes off a kit like that is everything a drum "used" to be meant to sound like. Btw....the snare on that kit sounds UN-BELIEVABLE! Great video, Shane!

[@stephenhorth2751]

Awesome looking and sounding kit . I just need to go and learn how to play the drums now 😀

[@somebloke13]

That first piece he played sounded just like Cozy Powell's "Lost In Hollywood" snare drum intro played on double bass drums. Nice!

[@carlosleiva2825]

This is some of the best playing I have ever heard from Shane.

[@theotherrobzombie]

Absolutely beautiful kit! Sounds absolutely killer too! I want!

[@francisjames1377]

Can I get them in black?

[@drpelliper5818]

in the next 5 years i hope to add a masterworks kit. i really want a pink burst over tamo ref pure specs with die cast hoops. 13x9 14x12 16x14 18x16 24x18 and matching 14x8 snare. hopefully it ends up being less than 10 grand lol

[@abarragan2973]

I’m glad the pearl session kit I got in the mid 90’s has deep shells. Really makes the drums sing.

[@lancevelez5430]

I bought a studio sessions kit with mama hardware and zildjin cymbals I love it sounds really good I still need to buy a snare which will be the Ludwig black beauty but once the kit is complete Ill be very happy with it but this kit makes mine look like a toy lol man this kit sounds amazing maybe 5 or 10 years from now Ill up grade to something like this but Im in love my kit for now

[@NME_REK]

Man I’ve watched this demo more times than any other video on KZbin 🤘🏻🔥in love with that sound👍🏻👍🏻great demo Shane

[@michaelfinan9836]

You really found your home with that kit. You sounded extremely inspired.

[@ldcsam1]

Shane, you look just like Todd Sucherman. Even more so behind that big Pearl kit.

[@drumrnva]

'Tiger wood'? Wow, Pearl hit a grand slam with these drums. A hole- in- one. Right in the middle of the sweet spot..... okay, I'll stop.

[@Rockin_Ross]

Or maybe it’s their homage to Tiger King! No Carole Baskin’s behind this kit!😂😂

[@metalzonemt-2]

Badum tsss

[@mitchellhughes5180]

Thank you

[@mastersteve78]

What a beautiful kit! Wish I could afford that!

[@nanceeleana]

I love how you used different cymbal makers instead of just one. That gorgeous Paiste ride and splash with the Zildjian Crashes....

[@PabloJ1968]

The drums, mounts and hardware are high quality. The drums barely move when you hit them. They sound amazing!

[@ColinWilliamsDrums]

It feels as if Shane is at “home” behind this kit

[@thesneakygamer4343]

It’s probably a breath of fresh air for him to play a thick shelled kit with deep toms. I think as DW got popular, everyone went to thinner and shorter drums. It’s good to see these types of drums again!

[@aehsrose]

Well it certainly doesn't sound like it!!!!!

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

That Is Some DEEP Depth! Great Sounding Kit!

[@AndrewTGreen]

Neil called. He wants his Anvil case back ;) Thanks for the video and great sound!

[@samuliauno8163]

Get 24" bass drums and 8" deep snare drum and you sound just like Vinnie Paul. You were close already! Superb sound.

[@TheSpaceknightrom]

I always though I liked smaller sizes until I saw the video with the sparkly purple finish (Best colour btw) and the massive sized drums. Now this just confirms it.

[@vincentroberto9673]

Wow those are great sounding drum's. Listen to them through your head phones,wow!

[@zeppelinfreakhayes5780]

My Ludwig has some custom band logos built into the wood on my bass drum is the Bonham logo for Zeppelin then on my snare it says Mob Rules and Floor Tom's Say Bon Scott

[@PowersOnDrums]

BEAUTIFUL AND POWER HOUSE KIT!!! These drums sound totally professional-

[@bryankelly148]

Insane kit up close and personal. If you folks get a chance get to DCP and experience the dreamland that Shane and his team created. This man is clearly in his glory with this kit. Hot Dang.

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks Bryan!

[@JulianFernandez]

Stadium ready indeed. Good one, guys!

[@scottlowell493]

That is a PAINFULLY nice kit....

[@drumcenternh]

nailed it

[@rutthda7405]

uffffffffffffffffffff tooo much hermano!!!!! absolutly the better drums of this decade!!! i love pearl

[@rutthda7405]

i love the sound of toms and bassdrums. the sound is solid and deep

[@Ds_Drums]

OMG, that is such a beautiful drum kit. Sounds great too.

[@joshuatappan2407]

How I feel about this kit is that it rocks, real hard! Man I would enjoy slapping some notes on that bad boy.

[@thundergod6173]

My TAMA Rockstar custom is the exact setup other than my snare is 8X14 16,17,18,19 crash 8" splash 22 Ride 14 hats Rockstar mounting system cherry burst and i love it sound is so thick.

[@themadmaddrummer]

Those Drums sound AMAZING !!! And they look Amazing as well. I Wish !!!!!

[@thewsca]

Sounds incredible through headphones.

[@randyporter3491]

Holy S**T, those sound amazing ! I’m sure the right mic helped, but WOW ! Love the deep, rich, powerful tone. Would love to hear those in person. Great review as always, thank you !

[@vegasmarc21]

Pretty soon I'm going to get my dream drum kit. I'll buy from these guys just so I can consult them and throw my idea of what my drum mind is wanting as far as drum kit. I'm telling you, every video I watched, their knowledge, suggestions and opinion seems so spot on, along side showing great kits from the benefits of a entry level Yamaha Stage Custom to a full on Pro Level Customizable kit like in the video....their videos are always inspiring and you never feel like your watching a pushy, slick QVC sales host....it would be interesting to see a QVC drum channel though...."Today we have Steve Smith joining us and only 15 available Signature Steve Smith Snares. Hurry and order now and get your snare autographed by Steve and we will even thrown in 3 pairs of Steve's signature drum sticks....oh now we are down to only 6 snares left hurry this deal won't last forever....

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks, man. That means a lot to us. Coincidentally, we did a QVC-type video once... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZKlemqGnttsf6M

[@vegasmarc21]

That's so funny. Great job creating the QVC( HURRY! Don't miss out on this limited time exclusive offer) URGENCY.....LOL

[@TheDrumphile]

Those drums sound amazing! Remind me of why I'll never sell my 6-ply/7.5mm Masters Custom Extra kit that I bought new in '98. Not quite as thick, but close in terms of the sound.

[@Jetty-xd9yc]

I think the smile on your face says it all!

[@teamclarkin4754]

The difference between the live mix and the room mics is like the difference between headphones and studio monitors. This kit sounds great either way!

[@Jetty-xd9yc]

That reminds me of the ad from premier drums " The shadow knows" It's this gigantic black kit I know you guys know what I'm talking about

[@Monsterdrumma]

Jetty 1502 Yep premier black shadows! I wanted a set of those so badly as a kid!

[@lucyferina]

Almost... the Painkiller intro is quite a bit faster...

[@bcali7343]

Lol this is awesome, also I really liked the grove you played at the end with eighth notes on the kick and the ride bell on the up beat, I love playing groves like that, I could tell you had fun with this kit.

[@rjrfletcher2355]

Awesome, sound the toms are amazing and larger FT are growing on me.