Pearl Decade Maple Standard RD Burst Drum Set Instruction manual
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PEARL Decade Maple Standard RD Burst is a high-quality drum set that offers a rich, resonant sound and a variety of features to enhance your playing experience. With its durable construction and versatile design, this set is perfect for a wide range of musical styles and playing levels. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, the Decade Maple Standard RD Burst is sure to meet your needs and help you take your drumming to the next level.
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Instruction Manual
Congratulations on your purchase! To get optimum performance from your Pearl drum set, please read this Instruction Manual first before playing.
Crash Cymbal
Cymbal Boom Stand
Hi-Hat Cymbal
Tom Holder
Tom Tom Tom Tom
Snare Drum
Hi-Hat Stand
Snare Stand
Bass Drum
Floor Tom
Ride Cymbal
Cymbal Stand
Drum Pedal
Drum Throne
Set-Up Example
*Illustrations shown in this manual are Decade Maple drums and 930 series hardware.
* Cymbals are not included in the set.
Bass Drum Assembly
The Bass Drum is packed with the Shell, Bass Drum
Hoops, Heads and Parts unassembled. Please follow the instructions below to assemble the Bass Drum.
1. Place the Shell on a clean, solid surface with the front side (the side with the Bass Drum Spurs attached) facing upwards. Put the Front Head with Pearl Logo on the Shell then attach the Bass Drum Hoop with flat side down on the Rim of the Head (Fig.1).
3. Turn the Shell over to the batter side and place the other Head and Bass Drum Hoop on the Shell. The batter side Bass Drum Hoop has a Hoop Protector
(Fig.4) where the Pedal is to be attached. Position the
Bass Drum Hoop so that the Hoop Protector is on the opposite side of the Tom Holder Bracket. Attach the
Tension Rods/Hooks in the same way as the front side
(Fig.3).
Tension Rod
Bass Drum Hoop
Hook
Hoop Protector
Head
Bass Drum Spur
Bass Drum Hoop
Cross-section drawing
Bass Drum Hoop
Front Head (w/Logo)
Rim of the Head
Tom Holder Bracket
Hoop Protecter
Shell
Fig.1
(Front side)
Note
The Bass Drum Hoop without the Hoop Protector (Fig.4) is used on the front side.
2. Pass a Tension Rod through a Hook, and hook it on the
Bass Drum Hoop above a Lug. Finger tighten the
Tension Rod into the Lug and do the same with the rest of the Tension Rods/Hooks on this side of the drum
(Fig.2). Using a Tuning Key, tighten the Tension Rod until secure (Refer to the “Basic Tuning” section at the end of this manual).
Tension Rod
Hook
Fig.3
(Batter side)
Fig.4
4. Position the Bass Drum with the Tom Holder Bracket facing upwards. Loosen the Wing Nut on the Bass
Drum Spur and rotate it to the position shown. Tighten the Wing Nut to secure. Loosen the Wing Bolt and extend the Spurs so that the front of the Bass Drum is about an inch off the floor. Make sure that the Spurs on both sides are equal in length, and tighten the Wing
Bolts. The Bass Drum Spurs have Spike Tips (for added slip resistance) that can be exposed by turning the
Lock Nut and Rubber Tip clockwise (Fig.5).
Tom Holder Bracket
Bass Drum Spur
Wing Nut
Bass Drum Hoop
Lug
Fig.2
Wing Bolt
Lock Nut
Rubber Tip Spike Tip
Fig.5
CAUTION
The Spike Tips are sharp. Be careful not to hurt yourself or others when using them. Use the Spike Tips only on thick carpeted surfaces to prevent damage to the flooring underneath.
Floor Tom Assembly
The Floor Tom is packed with the Shell, Steel Hoops,
Heads and Floor Tom Legs unassembled. Please follow the assembly instructions below to assemble the Floor
Tom.
The EXPORT Floor Toms are packed with the Heads and
Hoops assembled. Please proceed to step 4.
1. Place the Shell on a clean, solid surface with the batter side facing upwards as shown in Fig.6. Put the Head on the Shell followed by the Steel Hoop.
Note
For Decade Maple, use the Thicker Head for the batter side.
2. Line up the ears of the Steel Hoop over the Lugs and insert the Tension Rods through the ears. Finger tighten them into all the Lugs on this side of the drum. Using a
Tuning Key, tighten the Tension Rods until secure (Refer to the “Basic Tuning” section at the end of this manual)
(Fig. 6).
3. Turn the drum over and attach the other Head and Steel
Hoop with the remaining Tension Rods.
4. Attach the Floor Tom Legs to the Floor Tom Leg
Brackets and set the height and angle to your preference. Tighten the Wing Bolt to secure position
(Fig.6 , 7).
Tension Rod
Steel Hoop
Head
Lug
Wing Bolt
Floor Tom Leg
Bracket
Fig.6
Floor Tom Leg
Fig.7
Tom Tom Setting
Insert the long ends of the Tom Holders into the Tom
Holder Bracket on the Bass Drum as shown (Fig.8) and tighten the Wing Nuts on the Tom Holder Bracket. Next, loosen the Key Bolts on the TH-900I Tom Holders using a
Tuning Key or loosen the Wing Nuts on the TH-70I Tom
Holders. Adjust the angle of the Tom Holders so you can attach the Tom Toms easily then retighten the Key
Bolts/Wing Nuts (Fig.9). Attach the Tom Toms to the other end of the Tom Holders and tighten the Wing Nuts on the mounts on the Tom Toms.
Tom Holder Bracket
Key Bolt Wing Nut
StopLock
Key Bolt
Fig.8
TH-900I
Tom Holder
TH-70I
Tom Holder
Fig.9
Note
The Tom Holders are equipped with StopLocks that keep the drums from slipping or rotating and to memorize position settings for quick and repeatable set-ups. When the position of the Tom Toms are set, place each StopLock into the slots in the Tom Holder Bracket and the mounts on the Tom Toms to retain these settings (refer to the Set-Up Example illustration on the first page of this manual).
Cymbal / Boom Stand Assembly
Open the legs of the Stand Base to form a stable tripod and tighten the Wing Bolt. Insert the Center Tube Assembly into the Die-Cast Joint of the Stand Base and tighten the Wing Nut/Wing Bolt*. Next, insert the Upper Tube
Assembly into the Die-Cast Joint of the Center Tube
Assembly and tighten the Wing Nut/Wing Bolt*. The Boom
Arm of the Boom/Cymbal Stand is housed in the Upper
Tube. Loosen the Wing Nut on the Boom Gear and adjust the angle and length of the Boom Arm to your preference
(Fig. 10). Refer to the Reversible Nut Assembly (Fig.11) and attach the cymbal and adjust the angle of the Tilter to your liking. Secure all Wing Bolts and Wing Nuts before playing.
The 930 series stands are equipped with Wing Nuts on the
Die-Cast Joints, and the 830 series stands are equipped with Wing Bolts.
Setting the Cymbal / Boom Stand Reversible
Nut Assembly
Unscrew the Reversible Nut from the Cymbal Post and remove it along with the Upper Felt Washer. Place the cymbal over the Cymbal Post and rest it on the Lower Felt
Washer. Place the Upper Felt Washer on the Cymbal, followed by the Reversible Nut as shown (Fig. 11).
Reversible Nut
Upper Felt Washer
Cymbal Post
Lower Felt Washer
Tilter
Boom Arm
Wing Nut
Boom Gear
Upper Tube Assembly
Wing Nut
Die-Cast Joint
Center Tube
Assembly
Fig.11
Tip
The Reversible Nut can be set right-side up to allow the cymbal freedom of motion (Fig.12-A), or upside-down to restrict the motion of the cymbal for a tighter sound
(Fig.12-B). Crash the cymbal with a glancing blow to minimize breakage especially when the cymbal is tight.
Right-Side Up Up-Side Down
Die-Cast Joint
Wing Bolt
Stand Base
Fig.12-A Fig.12-B
Fig.10
Setting the Snare Drum
Open the legs of the Stand Base to form a stable tripod and tighten the Wing Bolt. Loosen the Wing Nut on the
Tilter of the Basket Assembly and adjust the angle of the
Basket as shown (Fig.13). Insert the Basket Assembly into the Die-Cast Joint of the Stand Base and tighten the Wing
Nut/Wing Bolt*. Open the Basket and adjust the Butterfly
Nut as needed to accommodate the Snare Drum. Place the Snare Drum into the Basket with the strainer positioned where it can be conveniently operated with your left hand, and tighten the Butterfly Nut to hold the Snare Drum securely (do not overtighten).
The S-930 Snare Stand is equipped with a Wing Nut on the
Die-Cast Joint, and the S-830 Snare Stand is equipped with a Wing Bolt.
Basic Tuning
Gradually tighten the Tension Bolts using a crisscross pattern as shown. Tap the Head at each Tension Rod in a zone between 20mm and 30mm from the rim as shown below and listen to the pitches. Adjust the tuning as needed to achieve uniform pitch all around the Head.
1 1
8 3
6 3
6 5
4 5
2
6 / Tension Rods
4
2
8 / Tension Rods
7
Basket Assembly
Strainer
Basket
Stand Base
Wing Nut
Wing Bolt
Butterfly Nut
Wing Nut
Tilter
Die-Cast Joint
Fig.13
Note
There are three ways to tune the top and bottom heads: tune both heads to the same pitch, tune the bottom head tighter than the top, or tune the bottom head looser than the top. Experiment to find the tuning method that works best for you.
20 - 30mm
Tuning Points
You can control excessive "ring" with after-market drum heads or muffling devices. A simple and effective way to muffle your Bass Drum is to put a blanket inside. Additionally, many drummers like to port the front Bass Drum Head for a more controlled sound.
CAUTION
Make sure that all Wing Bolts, Wing Nuts, Bolts and
Screws on the Stands and the Drums are tight before playing on your drum set.
For Pedal and Hi-Hat Stand assembly, refer to the individual manuals (included).
Please refer to the Set-Up Example on the cover page of this manual to see the completed kit. http://www.pearldrum.com
Products and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Printed in China
-1511-
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Key Features
- 9-ply maple shells for warm, resonant tone
- OptiMount suspension system for increased sustain
- CL Bridge lugs for precise tuning and added resonance
- Evans Genera HD Dry and UV1 coated heads for a balanced sound
- Double-braced hardware for durability and stability
- Matching snare drum for a complete sound
- Available in a variety of finishes to match your style
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Frequently Answers and Questions
How do I assemble the bass drum?
How do I adjust the height of the toms?
How do I attach the cymbals to the stands?
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