Can a 1982 Pearl MLX - Use NEW Pearl Opti-Mount

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I was wondering if the Old Pearl MLX (Toms) can use the New Pearl Opti-Mount System......cause it will indefinetely make the Sound so much better due to better Resonation.....

I've check with Swee Lee - who doesn't knows, if it can fit. I saw a pic here - A 1984 Pearl MLX - seems like it's using the Optimount System - - Brothers here who own Pearl Kit using the OPtimount System - does the Pics shows that it can be fitted - I only know (from the pics) that the lugs at the Toms are Old MLX....


PS:- Please advice - cause I really want to have an Optimount-System for my Old 1982 MLX. I don't want those Clamp-On ones like the Export.


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No this is not my Kit (1st time post) ..it's a pic I took from Pearl Forum long time ago. It seems that the Tom-Mounting are Opti Mount Suspension ..... wondering if mine can be changed to this - I only know something like the Lugs must have a certain clearance - to make way for Opti-Mount.....

My Kit
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If I could - it would really enhance greatly the sound of my MLX.....


The old uncle talk talk talk - everytime say no time...each time I call - he says not ready deep inside never take out...I think he is not at all interested to sell
 
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RD! Can use optimounts :D just make sure you get the right sizes. The mounts are mounted on the brass screw holders on the lugs. You want the manual to take a look?
 
oh ya. go for the aluminium optimounts. they look nicer and are lighter. You can order them in gold plating too!
 
Aiyoh Jeeper, I asked liao at Pearl Forum (most of these Pearl expert there are from the US Pearl Office)....Bro way2manydrums (really too many Pearl Drums) and Gene Okamota (from Pearl USA) also am not sure - get no answer. Swee Lee too is unable to advice me I had asked before.

Bro Freakae2: The right size means (measurement from where to where)? I am not sure here. Is it something like that --- The Screw to Lugs space I think had to be of a certain length space so that the Optimount bracket can sit comfortably on it - because mine is an old fashion luds during the 80s...it's not same as the new ones.

Thanks for the manual - maybe can fax a copy to me - just the page on how to fix it (Diagram)

Is there 2 types of OptiMounts - Alluminium Type which is light as you say and looks better (even in Gold plating) - what is thye other Type of Optimount? (the normal steel one izzit?)


PS: - All I know is - I have to take out the old Tom-Mountings - cover the hole with (a Cover that Pearl sells - it's in the Peal Catalogue but that thing is just Plastic Cover with the word/logo Pearl) - have to get Optimount for 10", 12", 13" & 14" Optimount if it can be fitted - but I will have to order from Swee Lee and wait.

Then Swee Lee Helmi said to me - Dont change the Mounting - cause the drum is old liao (1982) what if it spoiled - it's always very dangerous to take out old-mountings (but I saw alot of old MLX in Pearl Forum have done it using the Export Type of Tom-Mounting which I dont want) Swee Lee have these stocks but not Optimount. Helmi also said to me - If I changed the Toms-Mounting - My MLX will lose it's (so-call a 1982 MLX Originality) - this is a main reason he tells me not to do it - but I am 100% sure - The Optimount will make - A Hell Of A Difference - cause of the Better Resonance.....The only thing I changed on this Kit till Present are - The Hardwares eg Cymbal Stands, Hi-Hat Stands, Seat, Snare Stands, Clamps, Toms-Rod, Pedals, Batter & Reso - I didn't touch anything on the Shells, It's Lugs, Rims and it's Toms-Mounting.

I was somehow caught in between this - What would you do-if you were in my current position - To Change or Not To Change - Let me know your personal viewpoint Bros.


Thanks for the advice? I appreciate.

Eric
 
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the mount doesn't pierce through the shells right???

like that quite alort of resonance for the shell to sing what???.. i guess better not lah...

eric, how much is the pearl throne with backrest??
 
The Pearl Roadster Seat WIth BackRest is S$399.00 (with GST 5%) before June I paid full....and this is after 30% discount from List which I have to place an order one.

But I also Have the same Roadster Seat with No BackRest which I bought at near S$200 (I think can't remember liao) also from Swee Lee at less 40% cause I was waiting for the seat and it's 3 months still havent arrived so I get special Price for this one.
 
haha.. eric.. why dun you go to pearl direct? they know their dimensions better. but hell i think they take millions of years to reply. ah just try pearl forum.
 
RD. Tell you what. if you're really keen. i can lend you one optimount to try. mine is the aluminium. the old masters uses the zinc ones. i.e the black mounts. for a better idea. compare the mounts for MCX and MMP.

The thing about damage. Your drums are very old already. The structural integrity around the mount would have been strained over the years. Removing it dangerous. Cos the threading for the screws may have worn off.
 
Bro thank you- that would be nice & kind of you- to just see (by placing the Optimount at the 12" & 13" Toms )say for instance - will be able to tell if it will fit nicely into the Tom's Lugs (the space) - if it can - means it can be fix.

But as per your advice (similar to Helmi) - Removing it is dangerous (always a possibility that the screws may worn off) - - - but if the Optimount fits - that's OK - cause the Holes will be covered by the (Pearl Plastic Badge)

The most important thing is that the Optimount Bracket will fit nicely into all the 4 Tom's Lugs/Screws where the Optimount is placed.

PS: - Bro you free call me lah - at 97989977, help me see my kit if it can be fitted and if that's a good idea..ok?

Thanks

Eric
 
Bro Kanzer - Pearl will most likely not entertain me - because we in Singapore have a Distributor (Swee Lee) as they do not want us to overwrite the Distributor....I think they will say "Go and see your Distributor" - Then.nn kekeke back to square one - same answer.
 
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