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Pearl Roadshow RS525SC/C 5-piece Complete Drum Set with Cymbals - Bronze Metallic

5-piece Complete Poplar Drum Kit with 22" Bass Drum, 14" Snare, 10" and 12" Mounted Toms, 16" Floor Tom, Crash/Ride Cymbal, Hi-hats, Hardware, and Throne - Bronze Metallic
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Everything You Need to Start Drumming

Get your show on the road in one complete package with Pearl's Roadshow 5-piece drum set. Formed from multiple plies of bonded hardwood, Roadshow drum shells feature 6-ply poplar shells for optimal tone, molded to fabricate a resonance chamber that projects powerfully when you strike the drumhead. A drum's bearing edge is where much of its tonal character begins, and Roadshow drums sport hand-cut 45-degree bearing edges that contact the head optimally for solid, punchy tone and easier tuning. This complete Pearl Roadshow kit includes drums, cymbals, hardware — and even sticks and a stick bag — so you can get up and drumming right away.

High-impact kick and snare

Your bass drum is the heartbeat of your kit, setting the pulse for the groove. Indeed, the kick is the foundation for your entire drum set. Pearl's Roadshow bass drum gives you an extended tension/tuning range for low, chest-pounding bass frequencies, and includes locking, slip-free spurs and secure mounting for your toms and accessories. The Roadshow snare — the voice of your drum set — delivers everything from the loudest accents to the most delicate ghost notes. It's packed with power and attack, yet sensitive enough for any musical genre, at any volume.

Quality hardware

Sweetwater drummers know that good, solid hardware makes life easier. The Pearl Roadshow 5-piece drum set comes with cymbal, hi-hat, and snare drum stands that provide a strong, balanced tripod base. These stands are adjustable for height and angle and feature double-braced legs and interlocking tilter adjustments, so your drum set stays put during the intensities of live performance.

Pearl Roadshow RS525SC 5-piece Complete Drum Set Features:

  • 6-ply poplar shells (depth x diameter): 16-inch x 22-inch bass drum, 5.5-inch x 14-inch snare drum, 8-inch x 10-inch and 9-inch x 12-inch rack toms, and a 16-inch x 16-inch floor tom
  • Hardware: cymbal stand, hi-hat stand, snare stand, two rack tom holders, and kick pedal
  • Cymbals: 16-inch crash/ride and 14-inch hi-hats
  • Accessories: maple drumsticks (2 pair), stick bag, Pearl drum poster, and drum throne

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Tech Specs

  • Finish: Bronze Metallic
  • Configuration: Drum Set with Hardware and Cymbals
  • Number of Drums: 5
  • Snare (Depth x Diameter): 5.5'' x 14''
  • Mounted Toms (Depth x Diameter): 8'' x 10'', 9'' x 12''
  • Floor Toms (Depth x Diameter): 16'' x 16''
  • Bass Drums (Depth x Diameter): 16'' x 22''
  • Shell Material: 6-ply Poplar
  • Included Cymbals: 16'' Crash/Ride, 14'' Hi-hats
  • Included Stands: Cymbal stand, Hi-hat stand, Snare stand, 2 x Tom holders
  • Included Drum Pedal: Kick Pedal
  • Included Throne: Drum Throne
  • Manufacturer Part Number: RS525SC/C707

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Rated 4.5/5

Pearl drums

I've played Roadshows at least twice in my career, and I always said they would be a drum kit I would own. Finally pulled the trigger and I'm glad I did. These drums sound much better than others at this price point in my opinion. I like the sizing that comes with this kit as well as the hardware. The snare drum is amazing sounding, much better than expected. The kick has a great low end and tunes nice. Rack Tom's are great but the 12" is a bit on the fussy side for tuning. Still a work in progress. Could benefit from more lugs to get a fine tune but it is what it is. Not a deal breaker by any means. You will want to get new heads though. The stock ones are cheap sounding and do not tune well. I went with coated emporer heads and a powerstroke for the kick. Hard to tell the difference between a much more expensive kit now.

Overall, I am happy with these. I added an 8" rack tom and now I have the set up of my dreams. The finish is nice, but it is a wrap so it does feel that this was an afterthought on Pearl's part. I do expect that if you do a lot of gigs that this part won't last long, so get some cases. The cymbals are not even worth mentioning.
Music background: Drums and percussion
Rated 4/5

A Pearl in the house

Excellent match on price and quality for home practice, learning or jam. Received in good time, thanks to the seller for call about time of product arrive. Fast response, great delivery timing to Florida. Thanks guys
Music background: Begginer level
Rated 5/5

Great beginners kit

Real nice kit for beginner, complete set with stands and sticks. Always had the rhythm as a child, beating on things constantly, pissin of my mom in the car listening to tunes. Fast forward im 56 and decided to get a kit. Couldnt be happier, shout out to my sales rep Zac Turhune. Zacs been helping me out build a pedalboard for a while so the drum kit was a curve ball for him and he hit it outta the park, Cheers ZAC
Music background: 11 yrs guitar w/ no lessons...and a new drummer
Rated 5/5

Awesome Kit

I really love this drum set, The sound is impeccable, To set it up takes no time, I love the color, I"m just in love with my new drum set. A sweet deal from sweet water. Thank You!
Music background: Gospel Drummer
Rated 5/5

A Gift

I purchased Pearl Road Show drums set for my little brother (in Christ) and he is very very happy with it.
He commented that he enjoys the snare not being as heavy as his old Pearl snare when we went on the road recently.
Satisfied!!!
Music background: Gospel Singer
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