Open Box Simmons SD2000 Mesh Head Electronic Kit Level 1

This set is larger, heavier and much more solid than any set in its size. It has rims that are large and can be turned into more drums by a simple change in settings. I didn't give it a 5 because the kick drum is a pain to connect pedals up. I had to contact Simmons to send me a different attachment so I could hook mine up. They should have just packed both styles in the box. The other thing with it is it has a mesh head and I was not aware the felt side would tear the head up. They put it in the book to use the plastic side of the strikers, but it should have had a sticky label. Simmons replaced the head for free. Not sure what the first reviewer is talking about but Simmons treated me great and took care of me. The set sounds very nice for what I paid. It's no $2000 dollar Roland but it does things the Roland's can't do as well. I have made so many of my own kits with extra cowbell, gongs etc. that I can't imagine just having a plain drum set.

Love the versitile sounds. You can adapt the set to all kinds of music.

This is a great mid level electric drum set. Perfect for beginners, or someone that just needs to practice in quiet settings. I personally like the feel better than Roland and Yamaha, unless you're willing to shell out $4k + for their high end models. The mesh heads are very responsive, and you definitely get a good range of sound. You can also adjust the sensitivity and re-trigger, so if it sounds like it's not responding, try messing with those settings first. Obviously not the most visually appealing, and can be a bit hard to set up because the legs attach to each other via a clamp that you screw together using a drum key. However, the stand/drums are pretty solid, and have plenty of room to adjust to what you need. Sounds are average. Nothing to blow you out of the water with, but again, on par with Roland / Yamaha around this price range.

Bought these and what a mistake. Had to suffer taking these back and forth to Guitar Center. Was not Guitar Centers fault. It was Simmons all the way. No response to email or phone messages at Simmons customer service. Took over a week to catch someone on the phone. The they read from the owners manual and didn't have any other insight of the system. I had to get Guitar Center to give me another module and it didn't work either.

It was fairly easy to set up. But I haven't figured out how to adjust the brain yet, and that is my only concern. It was hard to connect a bass pedal also.