Pearl Drums Showcase at Playground Music Since Katsumi Yanagisawa started Pearl in a small factory with less than 300 sq. ft. and 2 employees in Sumida, Tokyo on April 2, 1946 Pearl Drums has become one of the most popular bardnds of dru,s in history. From the Masterworks, Reference , Forum and the awesome new Vision drum kits, Playground Music has everything you need at the lowest guaranteed prices. Don't see what you need? Use our Quote-O-Matic or browse the categories below. Free Tom & Mount with Pearl Vision Sets!