Pearl Percussion

Pearl was founded by Katsumi Yanagisawa, who began manufacturing music stands in Sumida, Tokyo in 1946. In 1950 Katsumi shifted his focus to the manufacturing of drums and named his company "Pearl Industry, Ltd."

By 1953, the company’s name had changed to "Pearl Musical Instrument Company," and manufacturing had expanded to include inexpensive drum kits, marching drums, timpani, Latin percussion instruments, cymbals, stands, and accessories for world wide export.

Pearl introduced their first professional drum kit, the "President Series," in 1966, and in 1973, the Pearl Musical Instrument Company of Taiwan became operational.

With the introduction of the Export series in the early 1980's, Pearl set a new benchmark for robust and affordable drum kits and almost over night became a house hold name in the drum world.

Today, Pearl’s Taiwanese operation encompasses five factories making them one of the largest manufacturers of drums and percussion instruments in the world. With a wide range of quality products to meet any budget and some of the most famous names playing their drums like Joey Jordison, Chad Smith, Dennis Chambers, Omar Hakim, Vinnie Paul & Ian Paice, Pearl really are the best reason to play drums.

Pearl Congas and Bongos

Pearl has Congas & Bongos for every application. The Bongos offer professional features and authentic styling in a choice of shell material to perfectly match your Conga set.

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Pearl Djembes Cajons and Timbales

Pearl offer a good range of Djembes, Cajons and Timbales to suit all levels. From the affordable Primero to the proffesional standard Elite range.

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Pearl Cowbells

Pearl Cowbells are available in a broad array of sizes and shapes to add diversity and flavor to your kit sound: and nothing completes that Salsa sound like a quality cowbell.

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Pearl Hand Percussion

Pearl offer an ever-expanding line of effects to add flavour and colour to your sound. Cultural instruments from around the world are available, many of which offer bold improvements over the traditional.

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Pearl Stands Holders and Accessories

Pearl offers a stand for every application from a basic percussion post to a complete Trap Table.

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