My 11 year-old sixth grader started band this year and wanted to play percussion. I thought this would be the least expensive instrument possible needing only a pair of drumsticks and a practice pad. I quickly found out from the Band Director that we would also need a Snare Drum and Bell kit with stands. After visiting a local music store I found out that their Beginners Percussion Kit sold for over 0. I immediately checked to see if there were better deals on the internet. I found the best price on Amazon with the Pearl PL-900C Kit for about half of what I would have paid in the store. I am very pleased with this purchase! All components of the kit seem to be very good quality and are easy to set up and use. My youngster especially likes the fact that the notes are actually printed on the bells unlike some other sets. The Storage Case is also very well made and is convenient with wheels, dual handles and the telescoping pull handle. The kit also includes one pair of drum sticks, one pair of mallets and a practice pad.

Like most of the other reviewers, I bought this for a beginning band student. The price was right. It was on promotion for about 0 and I had a Amazon credit, so I wasn’t out much to try it. As others have mentioned, it only has one stand, and the wheels look a little weak, but more substantial is the fact that the snare drum has no dampener built in like other brands do. When her band teacher couldn’t get it to stop ringing, we had to resort to Moon Gel, a jello-like substance that cost for 4 chunks. The other alternative is a rubber-like flat ring you can buy that sits on the drum head.

Ordered this for my son -first year in band. Exactly as advertised; brand new; perfect condition. Delivery was extremely fast – received within same week – just in time for first session.