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Like a legendary group or solo act whose mystique only grew during inactivity, the Export Series from Pearl is back and ready to help you take your act on the road. Unlike that aged group or musician, Pearl Export has only improved with age. Offering new hardware features, SST shell construction and suspended mounts, these Export drums are better than you remember them. The 6-ply poplar and mahogany shells churn out balanced attack and full tone, while the high-end hardware will make your trip down memory lane a pleasant one.

Pearl's updated Export Series offers a sonically advanced recipe of strategically arranged plies of premium wood to maximize frequency response of every component. As with all Pearl drums, each shell is formed from our legendary SST construction process that uses extreme heat, Precision-cut scarf joints, proprietary Acoustiglue and over 1,000 lb. of hydraulic pressure to create the ultimate acoustic air chamber.

Further emphasizing Pearl's "sound first" philosophy are the new lugs specifically designed for Export with sound-enhancement in mind. Designed for minimal shell interaction, they have a small footprint and low-mass for maximum resonance and sustain. Their bold look is modern but with a nod to lugs from Pearl's past.

Export rack toms are equipped with Pearl's new Opti-Loc Mounting System that features a triangular design with two tension rod attachment points and another through one of the drum's two air vents. Rubber isolators at all connection points allow the drums to vibrate freely for maximum sustain and resonance while providing absolute and wobble-free performance.

Cymbals are sold separately.
Open Box Pearl Export New Fusion 5-Piece Drum Set with Hardware Level 1 Wine Red
Open Box Pearl Export New Fusion 5-Piece Drum Set with Hardware Level 1 Wine Red

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  • Blended poplar and Asian mahogany shells
  • SST shell construction
  • 6-ply tom and bass shells
  • 6-ply, 7.5 mm snare shell with matching finish
  • Opti-Loc Mounting System
  • New low-mass lugs
  • Fusion configuration:
    • Kick drum: 22 x 18"
    • Rack toms: 10 x 7 and 12 x 8"
    • Floor tom: 16 x 16"
    • Snare: 14 x 5-1/2"

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    HWP830 Hardware Pack:
    • 1 x P-930 Demonator Pedal
    • 1 x BC-830 Convertible Boom/Straight Stand
    • 1 x C-830 Straight Stand
    • 1 x H-830 Hi-Hat Stand
    • 1 x S-830 Snare Stand
    • 2 x TH-70I Tom Holder

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    4.83

    18 Reviews

    93%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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    Most Liked Positive Review

    5

    Worth Every Penny

    I must've read reviews for at least ten different brands and styles before finally deciding on the Pearl Export Series. I've been a drummer for years and I've played on everything from Gretsch, to Ludwig, and by far, Pearl has always been my favorite. These took a while to come in because they had just refreshed the color, but the Smokey Chrome looks absolutely gorgeous. It's eye-popping enough to people will be drawn to it, but not flashy enough as to distract from everything else going on. The sound is killer once you get the drums tuned up right, even with the stock heads. I'd like a little more snap to my snare drum, but I'll probably end up adding a piccolo snare in the future, but for an out of the box "intermediate" kit, you won't be disappointed. All of the hardware feels really good, and doesn't feel like the cheap stuff you get with some drumsets. Even a few friends were impressed with the bass drum pedal and hi-hat set-up which are incredibly responsive. Would absolutely buy this kit again and again.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

    3

    if a intermediate is going with a drum set its great

    the thing is with the pearl export EX is great but after a while you get sick of the mounting system to attach the rack toms its a great sound

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    Best Uses

    1. Accompaniment6
    2. Small Venues6
    3. Jazz Clubs4
    4. School Bands4
    5. Soundtracks3

    Cons

    1. None2
    2. There are none1
    3. Poorly Made1

    Describe Yourself

    1. Experienced10
    2. Child1
    3. Novice1

    Pros

    1. Great Sound12
    2. Responsive7
    3. Versatile7
    4. Huge Tone4
    5. Sensitive4
    • Love this drum set

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted10 months ago

      byJulie

      fromFenton, Mi

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      Just gorgeous. Hardware, drums, shells are awesome. So happy with my purchase. I would recommend Pearl Export Fusion to anyone. The 10, 12, and 16 inch Toms are just beautiful. I really like the difference with these verses the standard Tom sizes.

    • Cheap and expensive, greatly amazing!

      5

      submitted5 years ago

      byCesar

      fromDenver, CO

      So I just got the drum set and set it up and it SOUNDS AMAZING!!!!! AT first i wasn't so sure about the drum set but I played with it for a while and Im loving it!!!! #MUSTBUY#FUN#Entertaining

    • if a intermediate is going with a drum set its great

      3

      submitted6 years ago

      byEvan 6/8 Chubak

      fromBelle harbor, NY

      the thing is with the pearl export EX is great but after a while you get sick of the mounting system to attach the rack toms its a great sound

    • Excellent Drum Kit Especially for the Money

      5

      submitted6 years ago

      byRick

      fromGrand Terrace, CA

      I decided to buy a new kit though I rarely play live anymore. I've always played Pearl in the past and liked the look and sizes of the Export Fusion kit. These drums are great for the money. Very nice finish. Sturdy, good looking hardware. And really nice tone. I did change the snare drum head to a higher quality Remo item and added an aftermarket snare wire, which did improve the sound of the snare quite a bit. All in all, I am very pleased with these drums and look forward to years of playing pleasure.

    • Excellent!

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted8 years ago

      byTV

      fromEast Tennessee

      This is a fantastic kit. The craftsmanship of Pearl is second to none. The bearing edges are excellent, the hardware is durable. The tone is VERY nice and is easily manipulated with the heads of your choice. The snare drum is especially impressive in this price range. If you are a beginner consider no other kit. If you are experienced this kit would be a fantastic voice to add to your collection of drums. The sound of the Poplar/"Asian mahogany" shells record very nicely as well. Highly Recommended! Additionally, the management and staff at the Ashville, NC store are knowledgeable, professional and exhibit great people skills. I am excited to business with Guitar Center in the future! Now if I could get those complimentary cymbals! LOL!

    • Incredible kit!

      5

      submitted8 years ago

      byTone Man

      fromEast Tennessee

      I have owned several "high dollar" kits in the past 35 years and this Pearl Export kit definitely holds it's own. The key as with any drum set is to understand drum heads and tuning. The shells are fantastic quality. The bearing edges are VERY nice. The covering (Black Cherry Glitter) is beautiful and constructed in a way as to not mute the shell...NICE! I am also totally impressed with the management and drum techs at the Ashville, NC store. I will definitely continue my purchases with Guitar Center.

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    Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

    • asked byBG

      fromIllinois

      Cymbals Included ?

      Cymbals Included ?

      Open Reply - Gear-Support
      No, the Export doesn't include cymbals.
    • asked bySam

      fromboynton beach Fl

      So we only get the stands for the cymbal and do we get the peices to tighten the cymbal to the stand ?

      So we only get the stands for the cymbal and do we get the peices to tighten the cymbal to the stand ?

      Open Reply - Ronald
      Yes, that is correct.
    • asked byDuke

      fromMd

      What size is the kick drum

      What size is the kick drum

      Open Reply - Beau
      Kick drum: 22 x 18"
    • asked byBri

      fromBakersfield, CA

      What kind of wood is this drum set made of?

      What kind of wood is this drum set made of?

      Open Reply - Kenneth
      This has blended poplar and asian mahogany shells
    • asked bydrummer

      fromundisclosed

      does the drum set come with drum heads on the drums or do you have to buy them separately.

      does the drum set come with drum heads on the drums or do you have to buy them separately.

      Open Reply -
      It does come with heads.
    • asked byVerbal

      fromDenton, TX

      Good for thrash metal or nah?

      Good for thrash metal or nah?

      Open Reply -
      This kit would work well for playing thrash metal.
    • asked byParker

      fromWisconsin

      What dose New Fusion mean?  There are all kinds of export series models; is this one good?  What pearl drum sets would be above or below this mode?   Thanks

      What dose New Fusion mean? There are all kinds of export series models; is this one good? What pearl drum sets would be above or below this mode? Thanks

      Open Reply -
      This is a new model from Pearl. These are considered to be very good quality. The Roadshow model would be right below this model and the Decade Maple would be right above this model.