Is there a difference in the drums?

**j0sh** · 01-04-2008, 06:18 PM

Hey guys, was wondering if anyone knew what the difference was between the pearl logo plates on the sides of the drums? thing is im trying to but a new rack tom to fit in with my existing ones (pearl ELX ruby fade) and the images on the website display a different logo from my ones: theirs is more rectangular, with 'export select' in the centre, whereas mine have more curved sides with 'ELX' in the centre. I though it might be the older version but I don't think that comes in ruby fade, in which case that wouldn't be the answer

any ideas would be great

**holycow77** · 01-04-2008, 07:13 PM

I thought only pearl visions came in ruby fade. I'm probably wrong though.

**Roger** · 01-04-2008, 07:54 PM

Probably an older version, Pearl completely revamped the Export series in 99-01. Changed the badge and the quality of the drum for about the fourth time at that stage.

**funkymcstain** · 01-04-2008, 08:57 PM

pretty sure (about 90&#37

they are the same poplar wood export shells.

**1DrumBum** · 01-05-2008, 01:41 AM

I have a Pearl ELX kit in Black Burst made in 06' and it has the rounder "ELX" badges on it, so I would assume yours is a newer kit. Your are correct on the Ruby Fade, it was not available on the older kits, so you would not have an exact match. Keep an eye on e-bay. I see toms show up on there from time to time that will match your kit.

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