I have to say I was disappointed when I got this snare for my b-day because I was wanting a small firecracker snare instead, but, was I shown up! I played it for 10 minutes and was impressed! it adjusted to making the sound of a firecracker too! But, omg, Im so amazed, I, love, this, snare! it comes with remo heads too!!! I heart CB

i can say this is the most durable drum in the world, i've brought this drum so many places that i think it would of at least needed a new drum head, but no, its fine, i've seen other brand drums needing new heads , but not his one here, it works great after all these years and sounds better than most other snare drums i've seen and heard, buy it ,its great, wicked durable

I have had this drum for two years now and the is still holding up great but is not double braced so it is very wobbly. if you play hard like I do I would suggest you buy a different stand. But the is very high quality and very durable. Buy this snare!

I am 15 years old and have been an active percussionist and band member for the past 8 years and got this about 4-5 years ago when i got my first drum set. I have played in 3 honor bands in my area and used this snare with wonderful sounds and results, I have used it in an orchestra band competition for the school and again wonderful. For all the school band concerts which are plenty; i have used this snare. I am now and have been for 5 years been in 3 community bands one is semi pro orchestra one is a old time (1850's) miners band and the last being a local couminity band with ages ranging from 15-80 years old and with all three of these bands it works great. It even works great for rock. the metal shell gives it a crisp sound with the snare tight and with it loosened up in is nice and warm and loose. please change the stock head it comes with it's crap on mine i use remo coated pinstripe heads. the only thing that has ever broken on mine is the muffle but i think using that takes away from the tonal characteristics of the drum so i use to plastic sound rings and it sound fantastic. This is drum will definatly not break easy if you put something heavy on it or drop it. also the case is a great bonus i hope you get one soon.

This is an exceptional snare kit. It is great even for beginners. The stand is high quality and very sturdy, even though it's not double braced. Slap a Remo on this baby and your ready to play. This kit has been great for me and I recommend it to all.