How to Set Up Your Pearl Roadshow Drumset: A Guide from West Music

This guide is designed to facilitate the assembly of your Pearl Roadshow Drumset, ensuring the process is both efficient and pleasant.

This guide is designed to facilitate the assembly of your Pearl Roadshow Drumset, ensuring the process is both efficient and pleasant. You can find a visual companion to this guide on our YouTube channel here, offering step-by-step instructions.

Unboxing: Begin by methodically unpacking each component of your Pearl Roadshow Drumset. Confirm that all parts are present and prepared for assembly.

Floor Tom Initial Setup:

  • Utilize the drum key to detach tension rods from the floor tom's hoops.
  • Safeguard these tension rods as they are necessary for reattaching the heads after installation.

Bass Drum Assembly:

  • Position the clear head on the bass drum's side that is opposite the legs. The coated head, adorned with the Pearl logo, should face the legs.
  • Install the bass drum hoops and tension rods, applying the included lubricant to facilitate a smooth assembly. Initially tighten the rods to just beyond finger tightness, with precise tuning to follow.

Floor Tom Final Assembly:

Affix the floor tom heads and secure them using the hoops, following the same procedure as the bass drum.

Adjustments for Optimal Play:

  • Set up and fine-tune the floor tom legs to achieve the preferred angle.
  • Modify the bass drum legs and spurs to ensure the drum remains stable and at the correct height.

Tom Installation:

  • Secure the tom holders on the bass drum and attach the toms meticulously.
  • Implement memory locks to maintain your preferred configuration of the toms.

Drum Throne Setup:

  • Construct the drum throne to your chosen height, ensuring it is tightly secured for optimal comfort during play.

Stands Configuration:

  • Erect the cymbal, snare, and hi-hat stands, adjusting each for maximum stability and reachability.

Bass Drum Pedal Attachment:

Install the beater and affix the pedal securely to the bass drum, making it performance-ready.

Snare Drum Placement:

Adjust the snare stand to hold the snare drum securely, ensuring readiness for all playing techniques.

Cymbal Installation:

Position your cymbals on their respective stands, fine-tuning the hi-hat clutch to secure the correct tension.

Final Adjustments:

Position your drumset, executing any last modifications to the arrangement and tuning. Your Pearl Roadshow Drumset is now fully assembled and ready for performance.