With the Pearl Roadshow Drum Kit, "starter kit" does not mean "mega-mart" or "toy store" quality anymore; you get a proper drumset with everything you need to start playing drums in no time.The simplistic yet effective 4-piece shell configuration will quickly get you started with the basics of drumming. It would also be a good drumkit to have shall you aim to play rock and roll, jazz, funk, gospel, and the likes.For first-time buyers, so as to avoid forgetting other essential stuff when purchasing drums, Pearl has already thrown in the cymbals, stands, pedals, and the throne; all are of the sturdy, robust kind (the stands have double-braced legs. Yay!). Oh wait, drumsticks, a stick bag, and a drum key are also included!At this price why settle for no-name kits that would not last? Go for the Roadshow from Pearl; one of the best-selling drum brands in the world for decades!