Pearl got its start in 1946, handmaking drums to meet Japan's growing interest in music and music education - percussion in particular. And then demand outside of Japan quickly skyrocketed. Ever since, Pearl has been crafting world-class drum kits and hardware to meet the needs of the modern drummer. Pearl drums and hardware are used by everyone from Guns N' Roses to AC/DC to Pantera. Whether you need a dependable cymbal stand, a rugged kick pedal, or a first-rate birch drum kit or shell pack, you can expect nothing but the best from Pearl.