Members tlester Posted February 10, 2008 Members Share Posted February 10, 2008 Any thoughts between these two kits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HBdrummer Posted February 10, 2008 Members Share Posted February 10, 2008 Both GREAT kits! However Pearl makes every component that makes up a Pearl drum ANNND, backs the shells with a LIFETIME warranty. On the flip, I have played the Renouns and they sound very nice! For my money however, MCX all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theDan Posted February 10, 2008 Members Share Posted February 10, 2008 What's the price difference on these two kits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members qwertyMan Posted February 10, 2008 Members Share Posted February 10, 2008 What's the price difference on these two kits? The Renowns are Cheaper, come with quality heads, and a snare is included. Also, on Pearl drums, it seems to me that the Opti-mounts hold the drum too tight, and thus, hinder resonance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carminemw Posted February 10, 2008 Members Share Posted February 10, 2008 The upper drums on the Pearl Masters are more resonant. I played on a set. But I like the Renown larger drums and kick better. There are tradeoofs to each I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SyntheticTubs Posted February 10, 2008 Members Share Posted February 10, 2008 They canceled my favorite pearl series. The masters MMX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlester Posted February 11, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 11, 2008 The upper drums on the Pearl Masters are more resonant. I played on a set. But I like the Renown larger drums and kick better. There are tradeoofs to each I think... When you say "upper drums", which sizes are you referring too? Because I'm considering the 12", 16", 22" set up. -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members qwertyMan Posted February 11, 2008 Members Share Posted February 11, 2008 The upper drums on the Pearl Masters are more resonant. I played on a set. But I like the Renown larger drums and kick better. There are tradeoofs to each I think... Actually, I have to disagree... I find that the Opti-Mounts hold the drum too tight and choke it, while the RIMS-style mounts on the Gretsch kit let it resonate better. In terms of floor toms, both kits use legs with little air pockets in the bottom, but I actually like the Gretsch floor tom legs better because they are thicker and sturdier. They are about twice the thickness of the Pearl legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carminemw Posted February 11, 2008 Members Share Posted February 11, 2008 Actually, I have to disagree... I find that the Opti-Mounts hold the drum too tight and choke it, while the RIMS-style mounts on the Gretsch kit let it resonate better.In terms of floor toms, both kits use legs with little air pockets in the bottom, but I actually like the Gretsch floor tom legs better because they are thicker and sturdier. They are about twice the thickness of the Pearl legs. I wasn't even considering the mounts. I tapped on a few raw not even suspended with hardware...a friend asked me to go out and take a listen...I just wasn't impressed with the Renowns...now the New Classics were very nice all the way around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Razzer Posted August 11, 2019 Members Share Posted August 11, 2019 I own a Gretch renown,10,12,16,22 and a masters complete 13,16,22,they’re both amazing kits chalk and cheese,horses for courses,I play in a black sabbath tribute and a rock covers band and use the pearl for these gigs,for the smaller venues and jazz I’ll use the gretch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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