I've had it for four years, and have no real thoughts to get a new kit; although obviously we all think, "if I had the money...!" Bare in mind it is very large and takes up a lot of room, more than I expected to begin with, but managable. Purchased a double bass drum pedal for it (gibraltar) just for fun, and a three way mapex cymbal stand, but that depends on what/how many cymbals you have.

Sound
The sound is superb, its set up in my medium size room, fills the room, great echo and sound out of all the drums, real treat to play. I play mostly rock and metal, but with occasional jazz, and I find this kit very versitile to all these styles, although I have added a double bass drum pedal, though I can't complain for not getting one with it. Played weekly in a band situation (2guitars, bass, vox) stands out well against all, and sounds great in gig venues. Very good value for money, £850 for the whole kit, including hardware, it was the first kit i'd fully set up on my own, and it wasn't too hard, just a little difficult to find the room and fit through doors with it! I had to invest in drum pads, due to angry neighbours, and this did cost be about £70 for every drum and cymbal mutes, although I had to buy a few extra, as I have more than the 'average' number of cymbals. I haven't needed to replace the skins (bar snare and bass drum - kicked a hole in it) and they stay in tune pretty well. Brilliant kit, I won't be looking to replace,… read more maybe getting a second SJC for university as its smaller, or electric, but not due to any fault of this kit.

Features
All hardware (boom + tom, cymbal arm + tom, hi-hat and pedal) was inculded, which is very useful, although I purchased another cymbal stand afterwards. A double bass drum pedal finishes the kit off nicely, although obviously it depends on the style one plays. Good value for money, and hardware is fairly standard, so can be used with another kit if this mapex is replaced.

Ease of Use
Very easy set up, easy to tune and get a great sound out of. The bass drum will obviously be very boomy, but doesn't over power, the size of the drums are in a good ratio to one another. Very enjoyable and easy to play, only fault is the double tom stand is a little wobberly if playing something tom heavy; can't complain for package hardware though.

Quality
Very well made, heads aren't the best, but to be expected. Travels well if you've got the car size for it, I generally don't take the whole kit.

Value
Very good value, I know its good very good re-sell value aswell, which is useful if that becomes a must.

Manufacturer Support
Well the fact that I haven't needed to contact is a good thing.. Can't rate the service as its N/A sadly.

The Wow Factor
Beautiful colour, really eye catching and makes a statement (need the drumming to back it up though!) I generally prefer longer lugs, but that's completly personal taste, other than that I can't fault the kit!

Musical Background:
Hobbyist, gigging band member

Musical Style:
Rock/Metal/Indie read less