Sakura's Drumset Database

Sakura's Drumset Database

Pearl MR Drumset

Period of use: From April to September of 2000
Finish: White with a fade to "natural" in the middle
Hoops: Die-cast
Hardware color: Black
Material: 4-ply maple with reinforcement rings
Toms: 12"x8", 13"x8", 16"x16", 18"x16"
Bass drums: 26"x16"
Other notes: Like the White Marine Pearl kit, the air vents are located near the bottom hoop where the mount is located. Also, the inside of the bass drum has been painted black.

Sakura's comments: "As for my MR (now MMX) set, to celebrate my comeback from when I was without a band until I returned with ZIGZO, I had Pearl make this for me. Though there aren't any points I was picky about, and though the time I used it was a bit short, because it's a symbol of congratulations I am quite fond of it as you can imagine. It has a very "natural" sound."

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These sizes are the only ones Sakura had made.  It is one of his smallest sets. This kit was used for about half of the songs on add9 suicide. The basic configuration has stayed more or less the same since he joined ZIGZO. The kit saw touring only on the GET A SPLASH! tour. Sakura spoke of possibly touring with only the bass drum, and using Carbonply Maple toms, but he never did it. This would be his last set with a 26" bass drum for many years.