Owned by Mel Lewis! 80s Pearl Drum Kit - Maple Lacquer

Steve shows off a super cool Pearl kit from the 80s, owned and played by Mel Lewis with his big band, and continued to be played with the Vanguard Big Band! Accompanied by a Mel Lewis signature ride (which belongs to Noah, check out his comparison video here:    • Better with age? Istanbul AGOP Mel Lewis S...  )

Find the kit here!: https://reverb.com/item/89429893-pear...

~Cymbals~
Hi-Hats: https://reverb.com/item/85946778-zild... (Listing Coming Soon)
Crash: Zildjian 18" A. 50's Small Stamp Crash/Ride Cymbal - 1292g
Ride: Pre-Split Istanbul Agop 21" Mel Lewis Signature Ride - 2180g
Swish: https://reverb.com/item/75589755-zild...

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~Studio Hardware~
Kick Pedal - DW DWCP9000 9000 Series Single Bass Drum Pedal + Gibraltar Felt Beater
Hi-Hat Stand - Canopus Lightweight Hi-Hat Stand
Drum Throne - Gibraltar Rock Round Throne

~Microphones~
Direct Overhead: Shure KSM 141
Room Overheads: AKG C214 (2, Stereo)
Rear Overhead: AEA R88 MkII (Stereo)
Bass Drum: Shure BETA 52A
Floor Tom: Audix D2

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