Skip to main content
MusicRadar MusicRadar The No.1 website for musicians
UK EditionUK US EditionUS AU EditionAustralia SG EditionSingapore
Sign in
  • View Profile
  • Sign out
  • Artist news
  • Music Gear Reviews
  • Synths
  • Guitars
  • Controllers
  • Drums
  • Keyboards & Pianos
  • Guitar Amps
  • Software & Apps
  • More
    • Recording
    • DJ Gear
    • Acoustic Guitars
    • Bass Guitars
    • Tech
    • Tutorials
    • Reviews
    • Buying Guides
    • About us
Don't miss these
roland
Tech "It's the most influential drum machine ever created – and has likely featured on more records than any other": A history of Roland drum machines, from the TR-77 to the TR-1000
Roland TD716 Black Friday
Electronic Drums Roland's TD716 electronic drum set is designed to be a VST killer. Now it's had a massive $1,800 wiped off the price at Sweetwater for Cyber Weekend – you’ll get a drum rug and throne worth nearly $500 for free, too!
Man playing Roland TD716 electronic drum set in a studio
Electronic Drums Best electronic drum sets 2025: Top picks for every playing level and budget, tested by drummers – plus video and audio demos
Roland TD-02K and TD-02KV V-Drums electronic drum sets
Drum Kits Best electronic drum set for kids 2025: child-friendly electronic drum kits
A PRS McCarty 594 on a hard case
Electric Guitars Best electric guitars 2025: Our pick of guitars to suit all budgets
Roland TD313 with Black Friday logo
Electronic Drums Missed out on Thomann's Roland TD313 Cyber Week deal? Here's how you can still get one of the newest electronic drum sets on the market at a bargain price before Black Friday becomes Cyber Monday!
Harley Benton Custom Line King-12CE NT: the cutaway jumbo 12-string features an all-maple build, gold hardware and Fishman electronics
Guitars Harley Benton unveils Custom Line jumbo 12-string with a $350 price tag that’s for the Byrds
The Fender x Palace Limited Edition Telecaster has a 90s-inspired rave graphic finish on the front, and the brand's Triferg on the back – the release also includes a Fender x Palace guitar strap and guitar pick set.
Guitars Rave culture meets the first mass-produced electric guitar – Fender teams up with Palace Skateboards for limited run Telecaster
Drum kit with a red overlay and blue text saying 'best Christmas gifts for drummers'
Drums Best Christmas gifts for drummers 2025: my pick of affordable festive gifts they'll actually use
Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator
Drum Machines “Promises a lot and mostly delivers – although it’s not without a few teething issues”: Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator review
Roland TR-1000 drum machine
Tech Roland's TR-1000 combines analogue 808 and 909 recreations with the best parts of the TR-8S and more
Gretsch Electromatic CVT Double-Cut in Wychwood greenburst finish
Electric Guitars "For garage, punk, and rock styles, it’s got the tonal firepower on offer": Gretsch Electromatic CVT Double-Cut review
DarWin
Artists “Most pop music is rubbish now”: Legendary drummer Simon Phillips on producing supergroup DarWin
Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ HRG: the reissued high-headroom tube amp is a cult classic that returns here with a heritage finish.
Guitars Mesa/Boogie reissues a cult classic with a design that takes the amp brand back to the beginning
Roland VAD316
Electronic Drums “Roland has always been extremely good at marrying the playability of its samples with the physical feel of its hardware - this kit is no exception”: Roland VAD316 review
More
  • "The most expensive bit of drumming in history”
  • JoBo x Fuchs
  • Radiohead Daydreaming
  • Vanilla Fudge
  • 95k+ free music samples
  1. Drums

SUMMER NAMM 2014: Pearl Drums stand in pictures

News
By Joe Bosso published 18 July 2014

The Crystal Beat is back, plus new Spotlight Series

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

SUMMER NAMM 2014: Pearl Drums stand in pictures

SUMMER NAMM 2014: Pearl Drums stand in pictures

SUMMER NAMM 2014: In 1973, Pearl set a benchmark in the drumming world with the introduction of Crystal Beat. Well, now the set that is sure to attract more than a fair amount of attention on stage is back.

Crystal Beat's toms include the Opti-Mount suspension system to remove undue shell pressure and increase sustain. 1.6mm triple-flanged hoops offer just the right amount of attack without sacrificing tonal body.

Page 1 of 7
Page 1 of 7
Crystal Beat Series - Ultra Clear

Crystal Beat Series - Ultra Clear

The Spotlight Bass Drum is the tonal heartbeat of the drum set, and features an extended tension/tuning range for low, chest-thumping bass frequencies. Includes locking, slip-free spurs, and secure mounting for toms and accessories. A great foundation for the rest of this complete drum set-up.

Page 2 of 7
Page 2 of 7
Crystal Beat Series - Tangerine Glass and Ruby Red

Crystal Beat Series - Tangerine Glass and Ruby Red

To capture everything from the loudest accents to the softest "ghost" notes, Spotlight's matching Snare Drum is full of attack and power, yet sensitive enough for drumming at any volume.

Included is Spotlight's Cymbal Set featuring a 16” brass Crash/Ride and a set of 14” brass Hi-Hats; perfect for accents and time-keeping until an upgraded multi-cymbal set-up is acquired.

Page 3 of 7
Page 3 of 7
Spotlight Series

Spotlight Series

The Spotlight Series is brand new and features everything a drummer needs to start his or her rhythmic journey. The SLS584/C includes:

  • 18x12 bass drum
  • 10x7 tom
  • 14x14 floor tom
  • 13x5 snare drum

Includes Boom Cymbal Holder, Hi-Hat Stand, Snare Stand, Pedal, Throne, Tom Holder, 16" brass Crash/Ride, 14" hybrid Hi-Hats, Drum Sticks (2 pr), Stick Bag

Page 4 of 7
Page 4 of 7
Spotlight Series

Spotlight Series

  • 20x16 bass drum
  • 10x7 tom
  • 12x8 tom
  • 14x14 floor tom
  • 14x5.5 snare drum

Includes Cymbal Stand, Hi-Hat Stand, Snare Stand, Pedal, Throne, Tom Holder x2, 16" brass Crash/Ride, 14" hybrid Hi-Hats, Drum Sticks (2 pr), Stick Bag

Page 5 of 7
Page 5 of 7
Spotlight Series

Spotlight Series

  • 22x16 bass drum
  • 10x8 tom
  • 12x9 tom
  • 16x16 floor tom
  • 14x5.5 snare drum

Includes Cymbal Stand, Hi-Hat Stand, Snare Stand, Pedal, Throne, Tom Holder x2, 16" brass Crash/Ride, 14" hybrid Hi-Hats, Drum Sticks (2 pr), Stick Bag

Page 6 of 7
Page 6 of 7
Spotlight Series

Spotlight Series

  • 22x16 bass drum
  • 12x9 tom
  • 14x14 floor tom
  • 16x16 floor tom
  • 14x6.5 snare drum

Includes Cymbal Stand, Hi-Hat Stand, Snare Stand x2, Pedal, Throne, Tom Holder x2, 16" brass Crash/Ride, 14" hybrid Hi-Hats, Drum Sticks (2 pr), Stick Bag.

Fore more information, visit Pearl Drums.

Page 7 of 7
Page 7 of 7
Joe Bosso
Joe Bosso

Joe is a freelance journalist who has, over the past few decades, interviewed hundreds of guitarists for Guitar World, Guitar Player, MusicRadar and Classic Rock. He is also a former editor of Guitar World, contributing writer for Guitar Aficionado and VP of A&R for Island Records. He’s an enthusiastic guitarist, but he’s nowhere near the likes of the people he interviews. Surprisingly, his skills are more suited to the drums. If you need a drummer for your Beatles tribute band, look him up.

Read more
Zultan Alaris cymbals
“Deliver a light, open sound with exceptional stick definition and a gentle, airy wash: Zultan unveil new ALARIS cymbal range
 
 
Zultan FX cymbals
“A versatile tool for sharp, modern accents and cutting effects”: Zultan add to their effects cymbal range
 
 
Fender's American Professional Classic series photographed against the side of a chrome tour bus [L-R]: Jaguar in faded Sherwood Green Metallic, HSS Stratocaster in Faded Lake Placid Blue, Stratocaster in Faded Firemist Gold, Telecaster in Faded Butterscotch Blonde, Precision Bass in Faded 3-Color Sunburst.
Fender gives its US lineup a retro-modern makeover with the American Professional Classic range
 
 
beatbuddy
Singular Sound’s BeatBuddy 2 is here, your drummer just got an upgrade
 
 
Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas: these retro S-styles take the high-performance electric guitar brand back to the '80s, offering single and dual-humbucker platforms for shred with the choice of rosewood or maple fingerboards – and what about that "Two-Face" black-and-white finish?
“These guitars empower metal artists with the authentic, crushing tone that built Jackson’s legendary reputation”: Jackson takes us back to the heyday of shred with the Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas series – and what about that Two Face finish?
 
 
Roland V-Drums VAD 5 series
Roland's big V-Drum 3 and 5 series drop adds 6 kits to its e-drum range, including V71-lite modules and on-trend acoustic-look options
 
 
Latest in Drums
Roland TD716 Black Friday
Roland's TD716 electronic drum set is designed to be a VST killer. Now it's had a massive $1,800 wiped off the price at Sweetwater for Cyber Weekend – you’ll get a drum rug and throne worth nearly $500 for free, too!
 
 
Toontrack Hitmaker SDX
I've waited for Toontrack's Hitmaker SDX Expansion to be discounted ever since it was released. Now it's nearly half-price for Black Friday and I'm about to ruin Christmas by spending way too much on Superior Drummer samples in Thomann's Cyber Week Sale
 
 
Roland TD313 with Black Friday logo
Missed out on Thomann's Roland TD313 Cyber Week deal? Here's how you can still get one of the newest electronic drum sets on the market at a bargain price before Black Friday becomes Cyber Monday!
 
 
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 19 -- Pictured: Young FIne Cannibals during the musical performance on May 13, 1989 (Photo by Alan Singer/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
Fine Young Cannibals confirm that She Drives Me Crazy was recorded at Paisley Park using Prince’s gear
 
 
Roland VAD316
“Roland has always been extremely good at marrying the playability of its samples with the physical feel of its hardware - this kit is no exception”: Roland VAD316 review
 
 
Walrus Audio DFX-1 Percussion Processing Unit next to a cymbal
“For percussionists who want to take matters into their own hands”: Walrus launch the DFX-1, an effects unit built for drummers
 
 
Latest in News
ALM Busy Circuits Pamela's Disco module
ALM Busy Circuits new Pamela’s Disco module lets you sync a Eurorack rig to a CDJ or mixer
 
 
Text saying 'Just the way it is'
“It’s quite normal to be groped by men”: Harassment, low pay and exploitation all reported by young musicians and artists in new survey
 
 
Dirty Boy SilverBOY: This high-end all-analogue preamp pedal was inspired by a digital plugin
Dirty Boy turns the tables on guitar’s digital revolution with an all-analogue preamp pedal inspired by a plugin
 
 
tape double track
This $99 plugin recreates a classic studio technique invented at Abbey Road for The Beatles – and it's free for the next three days
 
 
Eric Clapton and Sheryl Crow perform at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 held at Toyota Park on July 28, 2007 in Bridgeview, Illinois.
"They put it on hold so nobody else can record it. But he didn’t actually record it. That was when Don Henley said, ‘You need to quit giving your songs away’”: Sheryl Crow says that she once wrote a song for Eric Clapton that never saw the light of day
 
 
oxi
"We didn't want to make just another controller": OXI Instruments' E16 is a sleek and portable MIDI controller that's more powerful than it looks
 
 

MusicRadar is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

Add as a preferred source on Google
  • About Us
  • Contact Future's experts
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Careers

© Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885.

Please login or signup to comment

Please wait...