what'd you think to this trade?

[markthechuck]

my pearl Masters, mint condition, not sure on the age, normally i only go 1 up 1 down so won't be missing the extra tom


for a ludwig vistalite, 3 years old, mint condition.

[Pearl MCX Man]

The MCX replaced entire series of Masters in 2005. Love the ludwigs nice color. Let us know how they compare in sound.

[Bish]

I think I'd have to find a way to have both.

[Markadiddle]

I think I'd have to find a way to have both.

Me too. That Ludwig kit is exactly the same as my first kit. Man, I miss it.

[ludleg]

Do you think the Ludwig Vistalites would be as versatile as your Pearl kit?

[markthechuck]

do the spurs look ok? i thought they were the ones that go into the bass drum??

[SpazApproved]

someday I will own an acrolite kit. That Ludwig is gorgeous

[MDK]

seems pretty even to me. I like both. I would have to put a clear head on the BD reso for ludwig though

[Markadiddle]

I'd almost trade in my wife for that Vistalite kit.

[gdmoore28]

Mark, What model Fender guitar is that standing next to the drumset, behind the amp?

GeeDeeEmm

[Bish]

Mark, What model Fender guitar is that standing next to the drumset, behind the amp?

GeeDeeEmm

Not trying to butt in but it looks like a variation of a Jaguar or Jazz Master.

[longgun]

I'd go with Bish's suggestion........get both..........if that is not feasible..........I'd go with the Vistalite

[crispycritters]

The vistalites are pretty - but I'd keep the Pearl set. Other than pretty the vistalites don't sound as good IMO, and I would be worried about cracks and the shells going cloudy with age - I think the novelty would wear fairly quickly. If you can afford both go for it, but don't trade the Pearls.

[FlyByNight]

Personally, I would trade the Pearl for the Vistalites in a heartbeat!

[markthechuck]

i'm gonna stick with my pearl kit, it's the 3rd masters in this finish i've had, and i know i'll really regret getting rid of it, someone mentioned about the novelty of a Vistalite kit wearing off after a while, i think that would be right with me.
plus what i've read online it sounds like there a really acquired taste sound wise.
cheers for the comments everyone.

[signia fan]

I look at the parts that go into each kit, there is a lot more value items on the Pearl kit, die cast hoops, better isolation mounts are the two big ones. You made a better decision keeping them. The Ludwig owner was probably not happy.

[Bish]

i'm gonna stick with my pearl kit, it's the 3rd masters in this finish i've had, and i know i'll really regret getting rid of it, someone mentioned about the novelty of a Vistalite kit wearing off after a while, i think that would be right with me.
plus what i've read online it sounds like there a really acquired taste sound wise.
cheers for the comments everyone.

Good thinking. That's why my Pearl Masters are still around.

[weezy]

Mark, What model Fender guitar is that standing next to the drumset, behind the amp?

GeeDeeEmm

Looks like a Fender Mustang.

[SpazApproved]

yeah if I had to choose only one I'd keep the Pearl... the other is more novelty. But what a show piece

[late8]

Good decision. The Pearl kit.