Pearl Decade 7-piece Shell Pack Review

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  • Опубліковано 17 січ 2025

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  • @alidisco
    @alidisco 8 років тому +127

    Just hands down the very best drum product demos on the web.

  • @NicholasDickinson
    @NicholasDickinson 8 років тому +48

    Forget about how the drums sound (which is great), your playing is incredible as always!!

  • @tylerbailey9329
    @tylerbailey9329 4 роки тому +13

    This is straight-up one of the best kits I've heard in my life.

  • @Avedis-G
    @Avedis-G 2 роки тому +5

    Man, I’m impressed. I’ve been a DW guy for 25 years but after selling my Collector Series last year I’m already looking for a new kit and a new sound. I’m also on a budget and these are by far the best sounding drums I’ve heard at this price point. It’s so helpful to have a good drummer and the same drummer testing out all the different kits! So easy to compare back to back! Thank you and keep up the great work!

    • @deadshot4245
      @deadshot4245 2 роки тому +2

      Looking at my next kit and dw is so far out of a realistic price range. Pearl I find gives the most bang for the buck along side ddrum

  • @EverythingisFire
    @EverythingisFire 6 років тому +3

    That section at 00:40-00:57, in particular, was sooo well done.

  • @aribenjamin3401
    @aribenjamin3401 6 років тому +3

    I have watched this video so many times that I can anticipate 80% of what nick is going to say but this is just my favorite video

  • @chriswright8464
    @chriswright8464 6 років тому +8

    I have the same drum kit in black ice, Fabulous.

  • @Danfromoverthere
    @Danfromoverthere 6 років тому +1

    I just got this kit! But I actually don’t watch these for the products anymore I watch it to see Nick jam man! He’s awesome!

  • @ColinWilliamsDrums
    @ColinWilliamsDrums 6 років тому +2

    Never get tired of seeing nick play

  • @wonderming1
    @wonderming1 7 років тому +2

    Sounds great. Good heads, good tuning, and let's not forget all the mics and studio processing.

  • @afischer9540
    @afischer9540 3 роки тому +4

    I just like that sweetwater always sends me candy like I just brought my drum parts home from a parade, keep rockin' Sweetwater!!

  • @jimmydunn2231
    @jimmydunn2231 5 років тому +3

    Awesome video! Nice choice of cymbals, they was an amazing complement to the sound of the actual drum volumes. Definitely a home run on this video and your playing Nick!

  • @jjdente7666
    @jjdente7666 5 років тому +2

    Nicks just amazing, love his groves and style.

  • @johngrahammusic9545
    @johngrahammusic9545 8 років тому +3

    thanks for reviewing this drum kit! a while ago I commented on the tama superstar classic video asking if you could review this kit, and here it is!

  • @mattg7946
    @mattg7946 7 років тому +2

    I didn't know Tony Danza played the drums so well.
    On a side note I just ordered this kit because of this demo. Great job brother!

  • @ExplodingBody
    @ExplodingBody 8 років тому +53

    4:21

  • @JimmerJamesKM
    @JimmerJamesKM 8 років тому +4

    My first time seeing one of your demo's!
    Excellent video! Superb drumming style to boot! Discovered you when I got a contest entry link for a new Pro Tools Recording system, from my son Devon in Florida!
    Then your guy Michael gave me a buzz today. I thought that was awesome!
    These Pearls really did sound great! I think I need to replace ALL of my drum heads after seeing this and the new band project from Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman. Delicious sound overload! This Vid sounded great on new Bose Headphones too by the way. NICE recording!

  • @LeSiZmOr
    @LeSiZmOr 7 років тому +3

    Nick is on fire again!! Huge fan NDV!!!!!!

  • @pikirea7403
    @pikirea7403 8 років тому

    I love watching these videos with headphones on, sounds so nice !

  • @alexmanchester4218
    @alexmanchester4218 4 роки тому +2

    That intro was amazing

  • @kylemelcher894
    @kylemelcher894 4 роки тому +2

    I NEED that track in the intro. It’s SO groovy aghh

  • @dr.w1636
    @dr.w1636 6 років тому

    Nicky is always so inspiring!

  • @krak2121
    @krak2121 7 років тому +11

    Nick, could you do a video on a Pearl Masters Maple Complete.

  • @priceown
    @priceown 6 років тому +1

    What a great review, i'm definetly having this drums

  • @ledzeppelinfan12344
    @ledzeppelinfan12344 7 років тому +29

    since when is it okay to put only 6 lugs on a 16" floor tom

    • @ChristopherSackett
      @ChristopherSackett 5 років тому +4

      What do you mean? My kit has 6 lugs on all my toms, including the 16

    • @billmint8122
      @billmint8122 5 років тому +4

      Yeah there's should be 8 for sure

    • @jacobwalker9912
      @jacobwalker9912 4 роки тому +1

      Man my thoughts is that its not ok to do so and Pearl knows better than that petty shit. Dude i really wanted one of those. Oh Nick has that kit sounding nice though, but naw, i dont think it compare to my superstar classic 7 pc.

    • @mattblack118
      @mattblack118 3 роки тому

      I have a 16 with 6 lugs that sounds amazeballs. Less lugs means less tension and you can get a slightly deeper tuning. Hard to keep in tune tho.
      JMO

  • @aboutthemetal8783
    @aboutthemetal8783 4 роки тому +6

    We need the drum companies out there to give us some deeper toms, lots of us don't like the short stack style or sound, you pretty much have to get a custom made drum kit and thats a hell of a lot of money, some people can't afford or don't want to spend 6/7 thousand pounds on a shell pack.

    • @polyduckwanaland
      @polyduckwanaland 2 роки тому +1

      Yep. Idk where they get the impression that 16x16 floor toms are for rich people.

  • @derekotooleguitar
    @derekotooleguitar 7 років тому +17

    Dear Mr. Nick D,
    It has occurred to me that there appears to be a hole or two in your hi-hat. Just a quick heads up,
    - Derek

    • @marcsebastianacusar9044
      @marcsebastianacusar9044 4 роки тому

      Not just 2, there's a Cajillion of them. That's an 18" Sabian Sick Hats. They are produced like that.

    • @MalibuGlassMI
      @MalibuGlassMI 4 роки тому

      Chineses cymbols...LOL

  • @mattblack118
    @mattblack118 3 роки тому

    What a fantastic drummer!

  • @charldaughter
    @charldaughter 8 років тому +58

    Those hats will always trigger my trypophobia

    • @jacobpotts7954
      @jacobpotts7954 7 років тому +1

      charldaughter What is that

    • @erraticboss168
      @erraticboss168 6 років тому +4

      Little Drummer Boy fear of lots of circles/close circles

    • @jacobpotts7954
      @jacobpotts7954 6 років тому +1

      The Erratic Drummer oh

  • @jackpytleski7750
    @jackpytleski7750 7 років тому

    Keep coming back to the sound of this set.Like he said more bang for your buck.For under 1000.00,I'm a buyer no doubt.

  • @itsjoeredula7
    @itsjoeredula7 4 роки тому

    Nick D'Virgilio is one lucky man!

  • @PedroDVC
    @PedroDVC 7 років тому +2

    I really this guy! Great drummer and cool person!

  • @adriancartagena5034
    @adriancartagena5034 6 років тому

    Wow, those drums sound great

  • @allaboutthemetal3680
    @allaboutthemetal3680 7 років тому +1

    If only drums were cheap in the uk , they are nearly exactly the same price in sterling as they are US dollars!
    Amazing demo vids dude

    • @georgeb6300
      @georgeb6300 6 років тому

      Ik it's so annoying 😂

  • @carlitobandito9420
    @carlitobandito9420 8 років тому +8

    There is a small spelling error in the description: Menial - Byznace Extra Dry 18” China Either that or Menial is a new brand i've never heard of ;P

    • @drumcatfairy77
      @drumcatfairy77 8 років тому +1

      Meinl is how it is spelled....It is a German company....It is spelled correct....MEINL

    • @acidrain812
      @acidrain812 7 років тому +8

      Talking about spelling errors but you misspelled "Byzance" 😂😂

  • @markkeneson6806
    @markkeneson6806 7 років тому +5

    I would really like to see a comparison of the Pearl Decade Maple drum kit and the Ludwig Evolution Maple drum kit. They seem to be similar, and in the same price range, so it should make for a good comparison.

    • @spencersher66
      @spencersher66 7 років тому

      Mark Keneson I want that also these are the two kits I'm debating between

    • @daviddurant5655
      @daviddurant5655 6 років тому

      Mark Keneson I hope soon because I ordered the element maple kit from AMS

    • @daviddurant5655
      @daviddurant5655 6 років тому

      I hope soon because I have ordered the element maple kit

  • @truthweallknow
    @truthweallknow 2 роки тому

    I have a set of Pearl and I love them they're good drum set

  • @cantstopmike311
    @cantstopmike311 7 років тому +1

    Why is there not more demos, reviews of these!!!! Making it hard to decide what set to get next.

  • @XcluZiveBeats
    @XcluZiveBeats 6 років тому +5

    Nice great kit and video, but I love my Tama 7 piece superstar classic! Still smashed the like button nevertheless.

  • @astronaut2005drummer
    @astronaut2005drummer 8 років тому +1

    Great drum set!

  • @FlawedReputation
    @FlawedReputation 7 місяців тому +1

    My man is a walking pocket!

  • @liambosch7477
    @liambosch7477 6 років тому

    those are some sick hats!

  • @jnfransoi6998
    @jnfransoi6998 6 років тому +11

    Those hi hay cymbals always make me wonder what if your stick gets in one of the wholes

  • @vegasmarc21
    @vegasmarc21 5 років тому

    Sounds great. Great player.

  • @Wannagobackto1980
    @Wannagobackto1980 7 років тому +1

    Getting ready to get me a set from Sweetwater. This set here but mine is gonna be YELLOW!!!!

    • @sgtpepper1138
      @sgtpepper1138 4 роки тому

      How do you like it? Someone was commenting on the 16" only having 6 lugs, how does it sound?

    • @Wannagobackto1980
      @Wannagobackto1980 4 роки тому +1

      @@sgtpepper1138 awesome set!!! Love them.

  • @leterrip4758
    @leterrip4758 7 років тому +1

    As much as i love this drum set,NOTHIN BEATS A BLACK BEAUTY!!!!!!!!!!

    • @Brett_Senzer
      @Brett_Senzer 7 років тому +1

      let er rip The LP cowbell? I think you get more sounds out of this than that

  • @bailey12444
    @bailey12444 4 роки тому

    Awesome as usual, stay healthy NIck thanks 🙏

  • @cantstopmike311
    @cantstopmike311 8 років тому +29

    Just wish the toms weren't mounted on the kick.

    • @Bootstrap_Bill
      @Bootstrap_Bill 7 років тому +7

      Michael I have this kit and having it mounted on the kit actually helps dampen the kick a bit which surprised me

    • @cambrowndrums
      @cambrowndrums 7 років тому +6

      I have it too and it's a great drum kit for the price... one of the best imo and I actually like the mounted toms to the kick drum it helps set them up better and dampen the kick drum

    • @drew_on_drums
      @drew_on_drums 7 років тому +1

      If it came with 2 virgin kicks and an icon rack of be 100% content with buying this

    • @SmangItDrums
      @SmangItDrums 6 років тому +4

      Michael You CAN remove the mount on the kick and pick up Pearl’s BBC-1 Masking Plate to cover up the holes for fairly cheap.

    • @pr-xy1dw
      @pr-xy1dw 6 років тому +2

      you mount them on to a rack

  • @Max-dd4ow
    @Max-dd4ow 4 роки тому

    I just bought a set, hope they are as good as they are in this video

  • @isaacstout427
    @isaacstout427 4 роки тому

    I love the way he says his name

  • @SuperLoffe
    @SuperLoffe 8 років тому

    Will you be reviewing the Masters Complete as well?

  • @tommo3378
    @tommo3378 4 роки тому

    Trouble is Nick makes any kit sound good!

  • @JayKayEllEmm
    @JayKayEllEmm Місяць тому

    Does the 14 inch floor tom come with longer legs than the 16 inch?

  • @roybeckerman9253
    @roybeckerman9253 8 років тому +2

    18" hats .Haven't seen that before. !

  • @asanmartinjr07
    @asanmartinjr07 6 років тому +2

    You need more lights on the front of the drum set. It's difficult to see the color & detailing.

  • @sehunkim4849
    @sehunkim4849 6 років тому

    The cymbals sounds so good. Can I know the name of the product?

  • @roybeckerman9253
    @roybeckerman9253 4 роки тому

    Where does this model fit into the Pearl pecking order, from the top downwards,

  • @ThomasMetal75
    @ThomasMetal75 3 роки тому +1

    I love Nick and his drumkit reviews, but take a drink every time in a review he says "very inspiring", or on tuning the drums, "went their naturally", or when he says the toms have a "nice interval from high to low", and take 2 drinks when he talks about finding your head combination to find your sound.

  • @danyheld9952
    @danyheld9952 3 роки тому

    Top Sound 👍🏻

  • @anthonyn1312
    @anthonyn1312 3 роки тому

    You mean 14x5.5 matching snare drum on the decade Maple series from Pearl?

  • @surekharatan
    @surekharatan 6 років тому

    ocean galaxy flake is not on sweet water.com and why do you guys sell it now

  • @jacksonmasco
    @jacksonmasco 6 років тому

    i usually hat smack rack toms but gOD dAMN did this one sound like heaven

  • @runningbull6178
    @runningbull6178 7 років тому +4

    i just ordered these from sweetwater i am very interested to see how this company takes care of buisness on the shipping side this should be good will update soon im excited i just got dragged through the mudd by woodwind brasswind they sent me an incomplete set i ordered a 6 piece shell pack and got a five piece shell pack long story short it was a living nightmare still waiting on refund $943.00
    looking forward to working with the pros at sweetwater 👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @8xtime
      @8xtime 7 років тому +1

      I ordered this set from Sweetwater and I received it within 24 hours, free shipping, I've never had that kind of service from any other online retailer

    • @runningbull6178
      @runningbull6178 7 років тому +3

      Yep they do an excellent job of shipping i got my drums quickly solid work sweetwater 👍👍👍👍

    • @leterrip4758
      @leterrip4758 7 років тому +1

      Wow,thanks for reassuring me that sweetwater us good,im about to drop $1250 on a double bassed pearl export series

    • @leterrip4758
      @leterrip4758 7 років тому

      Wow,thanks for reassuring me that sweetwater us good,im about to drop $1250 on a double bassed pearl export series

    • @runningbull6178
      @runningbull6178 7 років тому

      These guys are solid

  • @michaelanderson2881
    @michaelanderson2881 3 роки тому

    I clicked on the link for the kit and got this page: Mapex Saturn Evolution Workhorse 5-piece Shell Pack - Maple & Walnut - Gun Metal Grey

  • @StephenFinkNRP
    @StephenFinkNRP 8 років тому

    Will the 3pc kits be available in the new wraps?

  • @Youngl3lood3
    @Youngl3lood3 6 років тому

    whats the name of the music you played at the beginning ?

  • @Tangodown76
    @Tangodown76 8 років тому

    im sold!!!

  • @jdock694
    @jdock694 5 років тому

    I wonder if Pearl will ever offer the decade in a chrome wrap?

  • @breathingkyle8613
    @breathingkyle8613 8 років тому

    These honestly rival the Ludwig Classic Maples in my opinion and I see those as the greatest sets ever made.

  • @prestigeacaciakennel8448
    @prestigeacaciakennel8448 4 роки тому

    who owns a decade? what do you say about the 6 lugged floor tom?

  • @jacobboyd7965
    @jacobboyd7965 7 років тому

    What sizes are the rack toms? He said 7 x 10 and 8 x 12, but on the website it says 8 x 10 and 9 x 12

  • @huzayfakhan5208
    @huzayfakhan5208 3 роки тому

    What are snare wires?

  • @Senior-nt6dy
    @Senior-nt6dy 5 років тому

    What is the tuning for the toms

  • @Killenmachine05
    @Killenmachine05 8 років тому +3

    I have to admit, Ive always had kind of a dissuasion towards pearl, but theyre kinda winning me over.

  • @fattesthuman6942
    @fattesthuman6942 6 років тому

    If i buy the 5pc on your website does it says made in china on the logo?

  • @tomeleefan
    @tomeleefan 8 років тому +1

    Just curious, if this is a 100% maple kit, what is the major difference between this kit and say a reference or a masters series? You can buy this for 1k or a masters for 5-6k but doesn't seem like the sound of the shells would be that much different. Can anyone explain?

    • @DoubleD_93
      @DoubleD_93 7 років тому +4

      Mainly the differences are in the rate of growth of material, the man hours put into the material, ability to customize, and location of manufacture.
      While the sound differences might be minimal, these overseas kits typically use fast growth timber, which is typically asian maple or birch. Higher end kits typically use north american maple, which has a more striking grain and is more expensive to harvest since it requires more nutrients and input to grow.
      Man hours are important because Reference/Masters series have a lot more attention to detail from expert craftsmen. The cheaper drums are made on a production line where machines replace a lot of the human work, and while quality control still exists, there's not as much pressure to strive for best quality vs. strive for a quota. Since it's a production line, they are much cheaper since parts are shared between lines.
      Customization is a further extension of man hours. Sometimes, these companies may need to create new jigs to make a custom drum size built to order, and it'll take 6 months. With cheaper drums, everything is a standardized size with no options to change any specs from the factory, so it's cheaper.
      Location of manufacture also plays a role in price. Chinese labor is cheaper than Japanese labor, and since a lot of these companies are Japanese based companies, their headquarters and expert craftsmen are typically in Japan, so they charge you for the "quality". Sometimes, you get the situation like Tama, who recently outsourced one of their top lines (Starclassic series below bubinga and Star series) to China while still charging the same price. Truth be told, with good QC, chinese craftmanship is pretty damn good, but some companies are still lacking behind on the QC, resulting in mishaps like untrue bearing edges or bad finishes.

    • @ehleroo
      @ehleroo 7 років тому +1

      Thanks for weighing in. I had the same question.

  • @hendoggystyle
    @hendoggystyle 2 роки тому

    Which sounds better, these or the Tama Superstar Classics?

  • @Jackson-DeGrappo
    @Jackson-DeGrappo 8 років тому

    Where can I get the song he is playing?

  • @henrypuga7833
    @henrypuga7833 8 років тому

    what are the dimmensions?

  • @malinwj1167
    @malinwj1167 6 років тому

    Any opinions out there - this Pearl Decade Maple vs Tama Superstar Classic? I can't decide which is a better purchase.

  • @johnsivertfrystad3720
    @johnsivertfrystad3720 6 років тому

    what is the name on the raid

  • @graysumowski13
    @graysumowski13 Рік тому

    what a track

  • @sjang816
    @sjang816 8 років тому +7

    is it just me or does this kit sound better than a lot of the higher end ones?

    • @hughschultz9089
      @hughschultz9089 8 років тому +5

      Could be a bit to do with the high end microphones being used.

    • @carterminton5458
      @carterminton5458 8 років тому +1

      nycjin816 this kit is made with high end maple, I also think this sounds just as good at high end drums. these drums cost nothing for how good they sound. the mics probably effect the sound too.

    • @sjang816
      @sjang816 8 років тому +1

      carter minton exactly bro, in the 1000ish 7 piece kits there are many options, tama ss classic, pdps, gretsch Catalina's, and now pedal decade maples, which according to this vid, I am now leaning towarss

    • @carterminton5458
      @carterminton5458 8 років тому

      nycjin816 my freind has a gretsch Catalina and personally I think the decade sounds better.

    • @ryana6961
      @ryana6961 8 років тому

      It's because they're tuned really well and they've been mixed and EQ'd. In person this kit sounds no where near as amazing as a Tama Star or DW Collector's.

  • @steernie
    @steernie 8 років тому

    Noob question here. When buying this shellpack does it include any drumheads? Also if I want to buy for example the "Remo Clear Emperor Drumhead"s for the toms, do I have to buy 2 of each to get both top and bottom skin?

    • @johnbensinger4931
      @johnbensinger4931 8 років тому +1

      steernie it comes with stock heads. i think they are ambassadors

  • @julianalconcher7849
    @julianalconcher7849 7 років тому

    The finish is a wrap or it is a laqued finish?

  • @gabu29605
    @gabu29605 7 років тому +2

    Guys, is this really a good kit? and is it good to play in church?

    • @josuemartinez6526
      @josuemartinez6526 7 років тому +2

      Yeah, its a nice kit

    • @gabu29605
      @gabu29605 7 років тому

      Josué Martinez thanks man!

    • @josuemartinez6526
      @josuemartinez6526 7 років тому +1

      Although it is a big set, there is the same one but a 5 piece set instead

    • @leterrip4758
      @leterrip4758 7 років тому

      Yes,it is very punchy and good for accents

    • @nascar3fan108
      @nascar3fan108 6 років тому

      Josué Martinez. I have the slate galaxy flake 5 piece

  • @JulianKlimczyk
    @JulianKlimczyk 8 років тому

    Can you review the 5pc

    • @drumcatfairy77
      @drumcatfairy77 8 років тому

      The 5 piece is virtually identical minus the 8 inch rack/mounted tom and 14 floor tom....SAME drums,Same specs...Go to the Pearl website for more info or Sweetwater.com...

  • @manliket7089
    @manliket7089 8 років тому

    What kit is better out the two Yamaha stage custom or pearl decade maple

    • @tyler-pons
      @tyler-pons 7 років тому +1

      Pearl Decade Maple is better.

    • @isiscruz9075
      @isiscruz9075 6 років тому

      Man like T Yamaha stage custom

  • @blackjackmusic1107
    @blackjackmusic1107 7 років тому

    I am stuck between the tama 7 piece superstar maple or the pearl decade 7 piece for my new set...I would love any suggestions from my drummer peers

    • @drumminfro
      @drumminfro 5 років тому

      Blackjáck Music I'm torn between the two as well. Which did you end up getting?

  • @roloduarte3100
    @roloduarte3100 Рік тому

    Nick can play.

  • @Jack-52
    @Jack-52 4 роки тому

    is it weird if i prefer Gretsch’s 7 piece kit to this?

  • @cayninx7993
    @cayninx7993 6 років тому +2

    Those hats though

  • @kamilpeciak1543
    @kamilpeciak1543 4 роки тому

    This or Tama Silverstar or Mapex Mars Pro?

  • @vaughnmiller5319
    @vaughnmiller5319 3 роки тому

    Hi hats with holes punched out in them is the most stupid thing I think I've ever seen concerning a drumset in my life. I just couldn't help but comment on that. Good job here with the playing and description of this kit. Thanks Nick.

  • @Pablotercero90
    @Pablotercero90 5 років тому

    This or the 7 piece PDP concept?

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for the inquiry, Junior. Both are fine kits and very similar. Hard to give you a basic answer, as their isn't a better/worse, just different and depends on what fits your needs more. If you'd like, I'd be happy to discuss this with you. Feel free to contact me.
      Derek Senestraro, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1243, derek_senestraro@sweetwater.com

    • @ivanbajovic3476
      @ivanbajovic3476 5 років тому

      PDP is little bit more versatile in sound than this. Decade is better in modern music situations, especially modern Metal. Both are good quality made

  • @jacksonmasco
    @jacksonmasco 6 років тому

    i just want the 8x7 for fx omgggg

  • @aaronking7326
    @aaronking7326 Рік тому +1

    I scored this exact kit for $200.....Sometimes yard sales are gold mines

  • @rossshimer5529
    @rossshimer5529 7 років тому

    I can't wait till I get mine I am going with the red 7 pice pearl decade 8 10 12 14 16 22 bass drum

  • @assanee31
    @assanee31 3 роки тому

    A day ago, I tried this drums w/ stock head and I felt..this drum is cheap. There is big difference between the masters custom and the decade kit. You get what you paid for!

  • @Senior-nt6dy
    @Senior-nt6dy 5 років тому

    Does anyone else have problems with their tension rods falling out on in this drum kit? I try to tune my drums low but they sound so high even after 1/4 turn, which they end up falling out.

    • @sgtpepper1138
      @sgtpepper1138 4 роки тому

      Did you ever get it sorted out, maybe try a different head?

    • @Senior-nt6dy
      @Senior-nt6dy 4 роки тому +1

      sgtpepper1138 Sorry for the late response, but I had Evans black hydraulics on previously, but now I have Evans ec2’s. The problem hasn’t been solved