Drums & Percussion/groove drums

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Expert: Justin Robards - 11/29/2008


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i want to buy groove derum set at sam ash model gpv16blk-p 5 piece withcymbals and hardware reg 799 on sale 399 plus another 20 percent total 319 with free shipping for my 16 yr old can you tell me if this set is good for my  mony and i read a review that their poorly made and have bad sound is this true can you tell me anything about this set thanks tim

Answer
For the money it is definitely worth it. I do not think it would be worth it for more than $500 but 319 is a steal. Then, I would invest another $60 for some good drumheads. The remo suades or the Evans G1 coated heads work very well for the toms and snare. The bass drum head will be fine.


Good luck Tim!

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Justin Robards

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I can answer questions on any marching or symphonic percussion instruments. I can give ideas for pit setups, battery setups, practice procedures, or anything else marching or symphonic percussion-wise. I can pretty much cover all percussion categories but I am not as strong as I`d like to be in latin and african percussion. Marching percussion is my forte. PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME HOW MUCH A VINTAGE DRUM OR MALLET INSTRUMENT IS WORTH. I AM NOT AN ARCHIVER. ASK A LOCAL MUSIC STORE FOR THIS. Thanks!

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I am currently a High School marching percussion instructor and I was an instructor for the Kiwanis Kavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, the Magic Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Teal Sound Drum and Bugle Corps. In addition, I have been the cymbal tech of the WGI Independent Open line Paradox Percussion Theatre and am currently the front ensemble coordinator for the WGI Independent World line Infinity Percussion (www.infinitypercussion.com). I have 8 years of drum corps experience, 4 years of high school experience, 4 years of college (symphony), three years teaching at a Div. I drum corps level, four years teaching indoor drumlines, and I've had the pleasure of meeting many prominent instructors in the drum corps and marching percussion categories. I can help you with marching equipment, techniques, how to start playing, pretty much everything in the marching and Symphonic world of percussion.

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PAS FMEA

Education/Credentials
4 years high school
AA in Music at Indian River State College completing my BA in Music at the University of Central Florida

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Endorsed by Vic Firth sticks, Yamaha percussion, and Zildjian cymbals.

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Many high school, drum corps, and WGI groups

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