"Fusion" shell configuration:
Other accessories included:
Pearl's updated Roadshow series offers high-quality, comprehensive beginners' drumkits for a fair price. There are a total of three different shell configurations, defined by the size of their bass drum: 18", 20", or 22". And since 2021 the Roadshow sets have also come with either two or three Sabian Solar cymbals; the sets with three cymbals are denoted by the Plus in the product name. In any case, the 7mm shells are all made of nine-ply Asian white poplar wood and have a modern 45° bearing edge. An extensive hardware package from Pearl's 50 Series, consisting of double-braced hardware, a foot pedal with double chain drive, and a drum stool, is included as standard with each drumkit. A stick bag and drumsticks are also included – so the sets come with everything drummers need to just get drumming.
A 22"x16" bass drum and a 14"x5.5" snare drum combine with 10"x8", 12"x9", and 16"x16" toms, making this the largest shell configuration in the Roadshow series. A cymbal set from Sabian, consisting of a 14" hi-hat, a 16" crash, and a 20" ride – as well as all the necessary hardware – rounds off the package. This standard drumkit offers a wide variety of sounds and, with its 7mm shells and its rich, cutting sound, is particularly well-suited to louder genres and styles. The white poplar wood used here is a popular material in starter sets, with acoustic properties comparable to those characteristic of birch wood; poplar sounds a little darker.
The Roadshow 22" is the ideal choice for teenage drummers or adult beginners. With its standard sizes, this complete drumkit offers a wide range of sounds and enough power to make itself heard in every rehearsal room – whatever the rest of the band are doing! The versatile sound and the excellent hardware also offer all sorts of opportunities to try out different styles and techniques – ideal for all beginners who know what they want right from the start. The Roadshow series also has a drumkit that's specifically tailored for children – Roadshow Jr., with smaller shells so that even the youngest drummers can play comfortably.
The Pearl company was founded in Japan in 1946 and has been making drums since 1950. After initially manufacturing exclusively for other brands, it began to produce drums under its own name in the 1960s. Initially, the company was strongly oriented towards American models, but over the course of time, more and more of its own designs were developed, and ultimately established themselves on the market. Today, Pearl is one of the world's leading manufacturers of drums, percussion instruments, and accessories. A milestone in Pearl's history is the Export Drumkit, introduced in 1982, which is believed to be the best-selling drum kit of all time.
The Roadshow 22" can be used for a variety of styles and, thanks to its standard shell sizes and the Sabian cymbal set, is already capable of professional-sounding fills, grooves, and rolls. As a drummer's career progresses, however, this beginner's drumkit can be upgraded as needed. Additional effect cymbals such as a splash or china, a second snare drum model – a metal snare is ideal here for even more tonal variety – and additional toms or percussion instruments can be added to complement and challenge the growing skills of the beginner. Additional hardware, such as a double bass pedal, can add further versatility.