Groove Percussion Maple Snare

[Jusstickinaround]

I saw a GP 61/2x14 maple snare with ten lugs in a natural finish that looked very nice at a local music store for $100, I could probably give them $75 cash and be gone. So my question is, "Deal or No Deal"?
Even the throwoff was nice for an inexpensive snare. Let's hear some reviews on this drum, please.

[Unix]

AT 75.00 YOU CAN'T GO WRONG...

[angelcitymayhem]

groove percussion = sam ash house brand = poop.

[maddrummr]

no deal

You could find a used snare for 100 bucks and it will be 10 times better than groove percussion

[rendezvous_drummer]

I say why not. If it sounds good, feels good and looks good, what can ye lose? For $75, why not?

[hauk]

You don't sound like you've played the snare, only checked out how it looks. If it sounds really good, go for it, but otherwise - stay away. Groove Percussion isn't exactly high end, you'd be better off saving for something nicer.

[Michael G]

Yeah you could buy an acrolite for a similar price, and that is ten times better.

[stillgroovin]

I agree that you should play it first after all it is Groove Percussion. Trust I owned a set because they were given to me and they are the ultimate in crap. The shells were out of round,and the bearing edges are a joke.It is possible the maple drums go throught a little more quality control so PLAY and then pay. Good luck.