Is it a Good Drum Set?

Question

Is a Groove Percussion PVT16 a good drum set for a beginner?Because my friend needs a good,but cheap drum set,and this 1 is about $300.And it comes with a pair of 14" hi-hats,1 16" crash/ride cymbal,all hardware,throne,and 3 cast cymbals.The kick drum is 16" x22",the toms are 12" & 13",the floor tom is 16" by 16",and the snare is 5.5" x14".It includes double braced hardware,custom spurs,and new modern style lugs.Im not much of a drummer,but do you think its a good deal?Thanx so much! =D

Answer 1

$300.00 for a set like that with all the cymbals is a good deal, and it's a good idea to start with a kit like that if you're a beginner (since most beginners don't stick with it). You can always upgrade later.

Answer 2

Is it a good drum set? No, it's not. First of all, there's no such thing as a good drum set that's cheap. If the drums themselves were $300, minus the cymbals and hardware, I would still say it's not good. But you're saying that you get everything for 300, which speaks pretty badly about the set.
For my first set, I spent over 600 for everything. 450 for the set (tama swingstar), about 125 on a cheap cymbal pack with a hi hat and crash/ride, and about 100 on cheap, used hardware.
Sorry if this is disappointing, but its the truth. Also, the heads that come on the set are so bad that you will have to spend another 100 on new heads.

Answer 3

ask a pro at a guitar center for real help with that too.