Silvertone SDK5 Complete 5-Piece Drum Kit

Includes bass drum pedal, high-hat stand, an extendable boom cymbal stand, a pair of 14 in. high hat cymbals, a 16 in. crash/ride cymbal, a padded drum throne, drum sticks, and tuning key.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

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"IT ROCKS!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
same thing about the cymbals as above. The hardware is simple to set up and works fine. The screws all tighten fine and stay in place.

Quality:
The shells are great and the heads are acceptable. There are better heads out there but if you tune them well they will perform amazingly. Good amount of rebound as well. I play pretty hard on my set and it hasen't broken or come close to it so it's pretty durable as well. No problems. I don't have a back up and i don't think i need to.

Value:
Other then the cymbals WONDERFUL set! Definitly worth the money. Its a good set and deserves some serious points.

Desirability:
I love playing the drums so automatically i think it's amazing to be able to walk into my room and see it there. I don't think there is a cheaper set that has this much quality and ease to it. I shopped for one for a long time. It rocks.

Sound:
this is a really good drum set especially for the price. I have been playing drums for 8 years now and this is a good set. The cymbals leave alot to be desired but this will be the case with all the reasonably priced sets that come with cymbals.

Ease of Use:
simple set up. Granted, I knew what i was doing but it's pretty simple. I got it up in 30 minutes.

Support:
i haven't had to deal with them yet. The sets fine.

Overall:
I will probably keep this set for a long time and use it for the base of a build on idea. I will eventually add more toms, better cymbals, maybe a double bass pedal. But it's great- NOT for starters but for people who know what there doing. I mean, a starter could get it but wouldn't appreciate how good it is.

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"Love the look, sound, and feel."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
Everything that comes with the set is decent. The stands and throne are solid.

Quality:
I had some problem with onelock screw on the hi-hat stand and on the cymbal screw that locks the cymbal to the stand. They seemed to be slightly bent and it makes turning the screws difficult but I don't think it was any fault of the manufacturer (the box had a big dent in the side from being shipped. No damage to the set itself though). Everything else on the set is great. It looks amazing, it's got a very nice solid feel to it, I have no problem feeling like I can really beat on the set without fear of breaking anything. Like others have said, you may want to replace some of the heads and cymbals, but that's up to your personal taste, the set is perfectly playable with original equipment right out of the box.

Value:
I looked at a lot of sets before I came across this one. I didn't see anything that had the same number of accessories and had the look and feel of a much more expensive set than this one. I love it. No complaints at all.

Desirability:
This set looks great. Simple as that.

Sound:
Out of the box this set is perfectly playable. Depending on what you like your drums to sound like you don't NEED to replace anything. The stock heads sound good enough. All the heads are transparent so they tend to have a bright, resonant, lingering tone. I wanted a sharper, warmer tone so I started with replacing only the snare batter head (Remo weather king) and turned the stock head into a drum ring. Love the way it sounds now. The cymbal, as others have mentioned, leaves a lot to be desired. You CAN play it, but it kind of sounds like you dropped something down the stairs when you hit it.

Ease of Use:
This was a breeze to set up. If you've never seen or used a drum set the instructions might seem pretty sparse, but the assembly is pretty intuitive. Getting everything unwrapped and getting all the heads, stands, cymbals and other parts assembled took me maybe an hour. No problems at all, no missing parts, it was very simple.

Support:
I have never needed support. Everything worked.

Overall:
Summary: You will almost certainly want to replace the cymbal, and depending on taste you may want to replace the heads. easy to set up, very solid feel, very nice look. I highly recommend this set to anybody that is looking for a quailty set of drums for an extremely reasonable price.

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"It is AMAZING!!! DO NOT PASS UP THIS DEAL!!!!!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
It comes with everything you need to start playing. Awesome price for the product.

Quality:
All of the nuts and bolts seem to be holding fine. The hi-hat stand's top cymbal gets loose every now and then, but other than that it's good.

Value:
If you pass up this price, you will definitely regret it. This is a steal!!!!!

Desirability:
The moment I saw it, I wanted it. The price and everything.....

Sound:
It sounds amazing if you know how to tune them right. I bought some Remo FiberSkyn Heads for this set and it blew me away. The snare tends to ring, so I took off my top drumhead for it and taped a piece of paper under it. It sounds pretty good. No ringing. I got rid of the cymbals because they were starting to bend and replaced them with Paist cymbals.

Ease of Use:
SInce this was my first set, I was getting a little confused with the instructions. But I got them up in about 45 minutes.

Support:
NONE

Overall:
I've had it for about a year now and I am looking for another floor tom to expand it. I still love the sound of it.

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"best drum deal ever!!!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Value:
absolutely fabulous

Desirability:
very nice

Sound:
the shells are all very good for the price. but the heads are craptacular. i replaced all the toms and bass with reno pinstripe heads. i didnt like the snare so i threw it out all together. i got a yamaha snare with a reverse dot CS batter head on it.and for the resonant heads i got all remo ebony ambassadors. i also put 14" sabian hi hats, 20" sabian ride, 18" and 16" crashes. Now it sounds fantastic. im am in a band and i always get remarks on what a fabulous set it is. so with about $300 dollars more on the kit ($600 total) you can get an excellent kit for about 60% of the price of a well known brand drum kit.

Overall:
For the rest of my life, lookout people this is gonna be my rookie kit when im the next lars ulrich!! it will be priceless

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"owned for over 2 years"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
came with everything to start you out cant really buy a more perfect set of drums

Quality:
the quality is good I personally was ok with the sound of the snare until it decided to ring whenever I hit the tom heads which was extremly annoying. if you want perfect quality buy muffles for every drum. after I put one on the bass drum it sounded amazing especially with a double bass pedal.

Value:
worth a lot more in my opinion since it sounds better than some top brands

Desirability:
looks great after 2 years of owning it, it has held up very well

Sound:
sounds great better than a lot of drum sets I have played even pearl for example. right out of the box the snare head needs to be replaced its crap... but the snare itself lasts about 8 months and its toast, but I just bought a yamaha custom snare and it sounds great with it. the tom heads are actually very good and you shouldnt have to really replace them at all if you put a ring and a sound muffle on them, Im a hard hitter and they have held up very well. of course replace the cymbal, if your a beginner then just leave it its better to wail on the cheap cymbal that does not crack like an expensive brand cymbal.

Ease of Use:
it is very easy to work with the tom heads can be a little annoying to tune because the heads are not of great expensive quality but if you tune it right it will sound great. cant modify the cymbal so look forward to upgrading soon

Support:
no need to contact support... it was perfect

Overall:
with all the stock products on it it will keep you happy for months but after that you start upgrading. I have replaced the snare, replaced the cymbal replaced the stand and I got a double bass pedal for it, muffled all the toms and the bass drum and it sounds absolutly amazing, you dont have to buy a new drum set.... all you have to do is upgrade one thing at a time the toms.. the cymbals... the bass drum etc... you will save a lot of money that way trust me I have had this thing for over 2 years

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"the best begginers drumset"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
i love that it came with cymbals...its alot eaisier for a kid that just started to buy this set with the cymbals then buy a set with no cymbals and pay $200-300 or more on cymbals

Quality:
the stock heads that come with it arent that great but besides that the drum shells are amazing, somebody said before that their floor tom ringed...use electrical tape to dampen it and it will sound amazing

Value:
verry verry good...great starter set or a set to just lug around for small concerts

Desirability:
i was verry impressed that it came with everything i needed to get started and thats what made me want it. it looks great in shows.

Sound:
heads that come with it suck but replace them with remo weatherking and you will be amazed...paiste pst 3 or 5 cymbals go great with this set.

Ease of Use:
i can take everything apart and put it back together again in 10 min

Support:
never had to use it

Overall:
my only drumset and ive been playing for about 2 years now...planning to get another drumset just because i cant find anything good for this set at my low budget

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"kick ass drumset"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
Everything is great except for you have to buy a crash cymble but for the price and sound it doesnt really matter.

Quality:
This baby is built to last

Value:
This thing is worth more then what it cost.

Desirability:
Sexy and shiny

Sound:
The sound is great

Support:
I havent really had any problems with it and thats a good thing

Overall:
Great drumset, ready to assemble and start you own band.

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"Great Starter set. Good price. Nice finish."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
I wish it came with a crash cymbal.

Quality:
Good hardware, don't think it'll break for a long time. The drumheads are a bit sucky but you can jsut replace them.

Value:
Yes, it is totally worth it. Good for a starter set.

Desirability:
I bought the midnight blue version because it looked cool. Maybe if it was bigger, more people may want it.

Sound:
Pretty good if it's tunesthe right way but as you become better you should probably replace the drumheads and buy better cymbals.

Ease of Use:
It's easy to play

Support:
I think it was fine. I wish I could build on my drumset though.

Overall:
I am searching for a new product now, but I've has this one for about 2 years. I would have added on but there was no more drums to be bought of this brand. If it was stolen, I would buy a better one. I like that it was a good starter set but now I'm looking into better sets.

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"cheap, good, glossy, great sound, high quality for low price, 5 piece drum set "

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
i wish it came with a crash

Quality:
nice glossy finish

Value:
good drum set for cheap price

Desirability:
it looks cool and sparkily

Sound:
good

Ease of Use:
if you now how to play it than you can make it sound good or Bad

Support:
it came in way late but that was because of memorial day

Overall:
if you just by a crash it is alomost perfect

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