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Tama Swingstar;
This was the very first set that I ever purchased, but I purchased it after I had been playing for 3 years, so I knew a thing or two about a decent drum sound. And this kit was good.
This kit is a beginner kit, and that's made very clear everywhere with reviews. However, I have to say that the sound of the kit for it's price still blows me away. It's far FAR better than a forum, when tuned correctly. True, the sound does not have depth, but for a kit where you're just going to practice at home, or at insignificant performances, its great.
The stock heads are better than the Protone pearls, and the hardware is professional looking, and professional quality. Easy to set up, and comes from a reputable brand. Furthermore, you can buy starcast mounting hoops upgrades, to enhance the sound of your kit at a small expense.
I bought my kit, which was a swingstar custom, in rock sizes, with a matching wood snare, and a beautiful amber mist kind of wrap. I may post pictures of it. I was so impressed with TAMA that I moved on to the starclassic series, which is nothing short of fantastic. The kit is also available in fusion sizes.
I highly recommend this drum kit; it has a 5/6 for sound, a solid 9 for hardware, 8 for looks, and a 10 in value for money.
I'll do a starclassic one soon.
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