On 2004-08-14, drummer4odds gave this Peace Drum a 4...(9730)
Purchase: I bought my Peace Manhattan drum set from Music 123 (online). It cost $510 (including shipping) and it came in less than one week. I bought it to play in my neighborhood garage band. I owned a Yamaha Club Jordan at the time but I was attracted by the Manhattan's full-size snare and clever overall design. Once I tried it, I sold my Yamaha and I've never looked back.
Pros: I like the solid construction and overall quality of the drum set. I especially like the clever design, which offers true snare, tom, and bass drum sounds for a stand-up (cocktail style) drummer like me, while taking up very little space on stage and at home. It's very easy to transport, since I can carry all three drums in a single conga-drum-style bag. I have a bag for my cymbals and one for hardware so I can carry the whole set in one trip from the car to the stage!
Cons: A few things need to be refined for this product to be outstanding. The arms that hold the highhat and crash/ride cymbals hold them up too high. The arm that holds the tom tom places it at an awkward angle for playing. The bracket that the foot pedal clamps onto is too thick and is heavily chromed so the foot pedal doesn't clamp onto it securely. Finally, the legs have limited knurled surface so the drum can't be lowered enough for shorter players. (I managed to take care of correcting all these things myself but it would be nice if the set came without these minor flaws.)
Quality: The product is very good quality. The harware is chromed, the drums are solid, and the Remo heads are excellent.
Summary: The Peace Manhattan drum set is a very clever solution for the needs of drummers who play standing up and have limited space for their kits. It takes up almost no space yet it provides all the sounds of a complete drum set. It has a few minor flaws that you can correct yourself but it would be great if the manufacturer would address these things and make a good thing into a great thing.
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