On 2003-08-26, Al gave this CB Drum a 4...(5525)
Purchase: I played the drums for about 8 yrs. and then didn't play for about 10. I then got the itch to play again. I didn't want to spend alot not knowing if I still had the desire or talent I once had. So during my pursuit I came across a set of cb drums in a local music store they were $350.00. I told the owner to keep the cymbals and had him order me some Sabian b8's to start out with. Hi-hats, ride, 3 crashes, 2 splashes.
Pros: I have played many different brand name kits and I personally to a certain degree feel the drummer makes the kit, so I made the kit work. The heads were cheap and thin, especially the snare head. I replaced all heads and after playing around for a bit I think it sounds good, so do those who hear it. The bass pedal had no response and would not do what my foot wanted it to, so I replaced it, same with the hi-hat pedal. I put a kick pad on my bass to get a deeper sound, and obviously had the throw a pillow in it, then again I've never not had to. I added some 8 and 10" toms and now I feel the kit sounds relatively good, I would even play out with it.
Cons: Plan on replacing the heads, pedal, and hi-hat stand. Unless you absolutely can't afford new cymbals throw the ones that come with the kit out, or use your moms or wifes frying pan lids.
Quality: The constuction is good, enough lugs you can tune the set well, although they tend to wander. I got the snare sounding killer, good punch and loud, solid pop, I put a real good batter head on it and replaced the resonance head and the snares. I also removed the inner muffler, you should to. I would prefer to remove all bottom heads in the kit but I haven't and won't, I do plan on trading the kit in soon. Although I have it sounding good, my talent has returned and the band is heading out and I want the same kit I used to play.
Summary: They are a good kit for the money, you can, if you know what your doing make them sound good. Both by playing with the sound and by playing good. The drummer makes the drums, the drums don't make the drummer. I would be more concerned about getting good cymbals which I have done since. I won't tell you what they are or how much they were cause my wife would kill me! Although it doesn't matter she will kill me when I get my new kit anyway or for paying more attention to my drums than her.
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