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Pearl Roadshow RS525SC/C 5-piece Complete Drum Set with Cymbals - Jet Black

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 - Jet Black
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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.

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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.

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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: Jet Black
  • 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 Rack Tom holders
  • Included Drum Pedal: Kick Pedal
  • Included Throne: Drum Throne
  • Manufacturer Part Number: RS525SC/C31

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Pearl road show 5 peace set

What a beautiful set of drums and I don't have to go to spend the rest of my retirement LoL but I'm sure glad for the team and the shipping department thanks again Zach!!!
by Robert Gonzalez from SAN ANTONIO, TX on

Great Drum Set!

After months of research, I finally settled on the Pearl Roadshow as my first drum kit, and I am so happy with my choice! In my 40s with grown kids and dying to learn the drums for so long...now I don't know why I waited! These sound great to me and the customer service I have received at Sweetwater so far is literally unmatched. From the personal outreach after the order to the amazing shipping time and superb packaging...everything arrived in perfect condition and I was able to set up this kit and be drumming within about 3.5 hours. After a week of learning, I added another crash cymbal from Sweetwater, and again - same level of service, care and delivery. If you are looking to purchase instruments or hardware, Sweetwater is the place, and the Pearl line of drums is a quality choice!
by Lauri G on

Great starter kit at a reasonable price!

This kit will fit your needs right out of the box. I'm not a fan of the crash/ride cymbal because it seems weak and lacks a true crash sound, and the ride portion is just the same. The bell, for instance, is quite discouraging. However, with a few tweaks to the kit, such as a few higher quality cymbals and better heads, you will have an almost perfect kit at an affordable price. Overall, I am quite satisfied.
by Jameson Wills on

Pearl Roadshow 5-Piece Kit -22

Since my retirement, I thought it would be a blast to pick up another kit just to fool around with. I'm not going to be playing gigs, not in a band, just going to play along with some drumless tracks. Backed up by some vintage floor speakers with 15" woofers and some large Bose speakers-it works.

Considering the above I wanted to just pick up an all in one kit from a well-known manufacturer. My previous kit was from Ludwig but I wanted something different. Sweetwater had this Pearl kit for... a great price.

Like any "all-in-one" kit, these are geared for beginners or perhaps people like me who do not want to spend a lot because they are not going to be played out or routinely with others. Of course, like many people who buy these all-in-one kits changes are usually made quickly in several areas.

I was pleased with the quality of the drums themselves for the money spent. I did change to Evans G2 coated heads to warm things up a bit but that's just a personal preference. The cymbals that came with the kit were better actually than I expected. However, I did swap them out for some very reasonably priced Meinl cymbals and again, that's just looking for a different tone than I was getting from the included cymbals. The throne that comes with the kit is not too bad but might be more comfortable for a smaller person. (I'm 6'2" and about 210 lbs.) I already had a nice beefy throne from DW and if you're a larger person you may want to consider an upgrade here. In the photos, you also see "Evans Drumhead Mute" covers for your snare and toms. They really cut the toms drastically-the snare not as much unless you double on the snare. Sure, it does suppress the rebound somewhat but it's great for practicing rudiments when someone else is home.

Overall, the Pearl Roadshow is a really good buy. I have no regrets choosing this kit at this price point. The hardware and the finish are better than I expected. At this low cost, this is great buy and Sweetwater is a great place to buy from.
by Ben from KY on

Awesome drum set

Awesome drum set. The cymbals are kind of cheap, but nice enough for the price. Would recommend replacing the cymbals if you have enough money. The drums are awesome. I use them to play Rock music, and they sound great!
by Sweetwater Customer on
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