Pearl showing non-pipe tom holders?!

[Rich K.]

Actually, I think the traditional Pearl tom mounts are good, but I know lots of folks don't like them. Just saw this on Facebook. Interesting...

 

[varatrodder]

Cool! I just looked on their website and they have them listed there.

THL1030S | Pearl Drums -Official site-

Delivering infinite angle positioning at four unique points of adjustment for toms and other drums, its universally accepted 12.7mm L-arm offers solid performance without the long-term deterioration that besets standard nylon ball-in-socket holder systems.

pearldrum.com

THL1030 | Pearl Drums -Official site-

Delivering infinite angle positioning at four unique points of adjustment for toms and other drums, its universally accepted 12mm L-arm offers solid performance without the long-term deterioration that besets standard nylon ball-in-socket holder systems.

pearldrum.com

R2 Air Tom Suspension System | Pearl Drums -Official site-

Rewriting the physics of drum resonance for a fresh new tonal experience, Pearl's R2 Air Tom Suspension System elevates toms in an exclusive 2-point floating isolation platform at the top and bottom of the drum. This attains a unique sonic balance that enhances the prime sound of each drum and...

pearldrum.com

 

[varatrodder]

Actually, there's a lot of new stuff on their site, and some of the kits are showing the new mounting system.

 

[cochlea]

Wow, did hell just freeze over? I never thought Pearl would deviate from their traditional pipe mounts.

 

[varatrodder]

Wow, did hell just freeze over? I never thought Pearl would deviate from their traditional pipe mounts.

The steel pipe industry is about to take a hit.

 

[Redbeard77]

I've had several Pearl kits and the mounts never bothered me. But I've seen enough complaints on forums over the years that I'm not surprised they caved and changed them.

 

[ncdrumr]

 

[Rock Salad]

Nice that the other end is still the regular tube, still interchangeable with a cymbal boom

 

[Rich K.]

Next on the list...
DW goes to a smaller, smooth lug and gets rid of that fugly STM mount.
Gretsch makes shells the correct diameter so the wrap doesn't end a foot away from the edge.

 

[mkelley]

Actually, there's a lot of new stuff on their site, and some of the kits are showing the new mounting system.

Their new all NA maple Professional series looks good but I cannot find prices online.

 

[cworrick]

The steel pipe industry is about to take a hit.

Naw.
The cheap chinese wannabe kits will keep using them.

 

[Targalx]

The higher-end Pearl kits always sounded quite good to me, but those pipe-style holders were always a deal breaker, as I had issues with positioning (and I don’t want to use a snare stand for the rack). A change like this would totally get me to take another look at a Pearl kit.

 

[Steech]

Smart move for Pearl though I’ve never had a single issue with their tom mounts.

 

[JY Kelly]

Pearl for life but this is game-changer. I’ve always LOATHED their tom mounts. Aesthetically and technically… ugh.

 

[notINtheband]

I’ve owned 2 Pearl kits over 40 years. My first kit and another about 5 years ago as a gigging kit.
Both times I loathed the Pearl tom holders. Even on my first kit when I had nothing to compare them to I disliked their look, adjustment design, everything.
In fact every alternative I’ve encountered in 4 decades was better.
Just my opinion.

 

[Rhyma Hop]

 

[FloydZKing]

Cool, but now I wonder what the NEW illogical reason for hating Pearl drums will be.

 

[Bri6366]

It's nice they brought the thicker Masters MCX 6 ply sell back with all the bells and whistles of the top end Pearl kits. The Masters Maple Complete was nice, but I didn't like where the kit was positioned in Pearl's lineup. Either go top of the line or get the Sessions Studio Select. The new mount looks nice. It's funny...with all the stuff Pearl makes (Custom shop level Masterworks, curved booms and racks, great line of snares, etc.), they've done all that and worked around the tom arms. But with that said, there was literally not much else for them to do.

 

[KevinD]

Interesting design on the "R2-Air Suspension System." Points of contact on the top and bottom lugs.. I had always thought that the reason Gauger and the other iso-mount makers stayed away from attaching at both points was because the drum resonated more freely by only "floating" off the top rim..maybe not.

I'm another one who has had a Pearl set since the 80s, never had any problem with the positioning or resonance. If you play with where the drum sets on the arm you can "tune it in" to where it will resonate more freely on there.

 

[drumgadget]

Whatever else one can say about the Pearl pipe mounts and the infamous dual socket bass drum mount ..........

They are rock solid and eminently practical.

M.