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Gretsch BHS825H Blackhawk 5-Piece Drum Set

Cymbals not included.

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"great for a novice or a pro" submitted January 30, 2009

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Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: All forms of rock, from jazz/blues to death metal

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Sound: i just got this kit in pearly blue, used, all i can say is it sounds pretty good with the stock gretsch heads, but i would go ahead and get some new ones anyway. but i prefer a thud kind of sound on my toms. Feature: one thing that was different that i liked was the way the toms mounted on the bass drum, i thought it to be pretty neato how it worked Ease of Use: it didnt take much tweaking at all to get a decent sound out of the whole kit, but again i would go for some better heads if you want a better tone out of your toms Quality: considering i bought mine used, it is a really pretty kit and im very glad i bought it =) Manufacturer Support: got it used The Wow Factor: the colors they have here aren't my preference but i got a pretty pearl blue finish on mine and lets just say, if it were human, id marry it Overall: i plan to wear this kit completely thin before i get a new one, just get new heads and hardware, cymbals etc.

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"Ok for price, couple of flaws." submitted July 23, 2009

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Musical Background: Hobbyist

Music Style: Rock, Screamo, Metal, Alternative, Death Metal, Country

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Sound: For the price of this set, the sound is ok. If you want a professional sound, I reccommend getting some Remo or Evans drum heads to replace the cheap stock ones. The snare can have a low, sharp sound. But it can also have a high pitched, tight sound. It's very versatile, but the toms and vbass drum definitely don't sound like a dream. The bass drum head is rather cheap, and so are the toms. Ease of Use: It does require some good tuning to get it to sound to your exact specifications. Quality: The product is made well, except for one thing.. The toms won't stay in place. No matter how tight you turn the wing nuts, they fall or move left/right. I'm sure if you placed the toms on a more expensive part, they wouldn't move. No blemishes. Value: The product is good for this price. Just a couple of flaws. I actually paid more for this, but my set included the hi-hats, thin crash, and ride cymbals. The Wow Factor: The product would make you want it. It is very sexy and it shouts out to your eyes. Overall: This was my very first set, and after 4 years, it is still holding strong. I would probably buy a Sonor though, if it were to be stolen/broken. Very reliable/

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