Review Summary:
The Percussion Plus 5 piece drum set features great sounding wood shell
drums, starter cymbals and sturdy
double-braced hardware for a very low price. This complete set
includes everything except a ride cymbal!
Pros: Very low price for a full size drum set. The price even includes a drum throne (a drummer's stool), something that is usually purchased separately. The drum shells are 9-ply, cross-laminated wood that sound great!
Cons: This set comes with one cymbal and a set of hi-hat cymbals. You will want to add a second, larger ride cymbal.
You will have a lot of fun playing the Percussion Plus 5 Piece drum set! This set is great value and you will easily get your money's worth from this low cost, full-size drum set.
| Pricing | $358.99: Percussion Plus drums, cymbals and hardware (does not include a second ride cymbal, if desired). |
| Drum Sizes | 22"x16" bass, 12"x10" and 13"x11" toms, 16"x16" floor tom, 5.5"x14" snare. |
| Hardware | Percussion Plus Hardware: Snare, straight and hi-hat stands. Chain-drive bass drum pedal. Chain-drive bass drum pedal and single-braced padded drum throne. |
| Cymbals | Percussion Plus Cymbals: 16" crash/ride, 14" hi-hats. |
| Colors | Sky Blue, Midnight Blue, Wine Red, Black. |
| Suspended Tom Holders | No - Uses traditional tom mounts attached to the drum shell. |
| Steel Snare Drum Shell | No - Has a matching wood shell snare for a mellower sound. |
The Cost - This is one of the lowest prices you'll pay for a full-size, all-inclusive drum set. This set even includes a pair of drumsticks!
Sturdy Hardware - This kit comes with durable and sturdy hardware. The stands are double braced for stability but lightweight for ease of transport. The bass drum pedal has a chain drive between the foot board and the beater which has quicker response than a leather strap.
A Variety of Colors - Most drum sets in this price category offer one or two colors. Percussion Plus offers four colors: Sky Blue, Midnight Blue, Wine Red and Black.
9-ply cross-laminated wood shells - 9-plys of hardwood veneer mean thicker, deeper-sounding drums. Cross-laminated shells are glued together with the seams for each ply at different places to ensure that the drums resonate better. These drums have a deep, resonating sound.
Missing One Cymbal - To keep costs from getting too high, the Percussion Plus has only one 16" crash/ride cymbal. Most drum sets will have a second, larger (say, 18") cymbal that is used as a "ride" cymbal (that is, a cymbal that can be played steadily instead of just crashed).
This is a great first set for a drummer on a budget. Percussion Plus has good drum shell construction and sturdy hardware. This kit sounds good and looks great. You will save money and have a lot fun playing this set!
