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(More customer reviews)I wanted to clear a couple of misconceptions out there.What does this drum set offer in features?Nothing new over the RB2 set unless you count the new Pro Cymbals that are bundled with it.
I will say this up front:if you're happy with the RB2 drum set but you would like to get the new Pro Cymbals because of the 10 degree slant and the circumferential rubber treatment, then just buy the cymbals separately.
However, if you're like me, then you might have had some quality issues with the drum pads warping for no explicable reason on the Rock Band 2 (RB2) set; the original RB2 drum set we have is only 6 months old with maybe 2x nights usage every month.
Our neighbor had similar issues with their RB2 drum set until they got the Beatles drum set, which has held up well over a year.
The sturdier drum pad construction that seems to be evident in the Beatles set is also present on the Rock Band 3 set (except for color) and is a welcome, although subtle, modification over the RB2 set.Side by side with our original RB2 set, you can tell that the rubber surface on the drum pad has a subtle quality improvement to it, including a slight hairline-width circumferential depression around the centermost portion of the drum pad.The foot pedal remains unchanged and still offers a little too much resistance to make for a comfortable pedalling experience; I wish that they would move away from the spring loaded system to more of a geared, chain pedal which is so much easier on the foot.But I digress.
As for assembly...maybe it's me, but it also seems like this set was easier to put together compared to the old RB2 set, ESPECIALLY THE CYMBALS which drove me nuts the 1st time around.This time around, the cymbals were an absolute breeze.
Don't get me wrong - if your RB2 set works fine, then keep it and opt for the Pro Cymbals which also seem to be better quality all-around and feature the new (and quite welcome) 10 degree slant.
We, however, needed a replacement set and this one seems to fit the bill quite nicely and some of the subtle quality modifications have us more than confident that this set will last us awhile.My wife--who regularly drums on the game now--has reported that the "hits feel better" for her and likes the new 10-degree tilt that comes with the cymbals (also available separetely as noted - Rock Band 3 PRO-Cymbals Expansion Kit).
Now, if you're jumping into Rock Band 3 for the first time, then GET THIS SET.The RB2 set, in my opinion, is inferior in quality and the perceived cost saving does not equate to a better deal for me in terms of overall life cycle cost.True, we've only had the drums for a couple of weeks, but it's holding up so much better than the first RB2 set that I feel compelled to throw in my wholehearted recommendation into it.
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Add another layer of authenticity to your rock experience with the all-inclusive Rock Band 3 Wireless PRO-Drum & PRO-Cymbals Kit. With four durable drum pads and a metal-reinforced kick pedal, the drum kit can withstand strikes from the most enthusiastic drummers. Velocity-sensitive drumheads respond to the force exerted on them and their sound-dampening properties help ensure you don't wake the neighbors during those late-night jam sessions. A height adjustable stand lets you customize your layout and the included wooden drum sticks impart a real-life feel to videogame rocking.
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