After 6 years it's still worth it.
- Rating
- Posted by
- Kai B.
- Date Posted
- 08/03/2022
I bought my SCOJO V3 in the summer of 2016 as a high school graduation gift to prep myself for college marching band. It then lived in the drum room of the band office for 4 years for myself and other drummers to practice on. It's taken a beating, and I can say it's been well worth the money. The pad itself is very articulated; you can hear every note, buzz, or tick loud and clear. Its definitely louder than my other pads (Vater double sided pad and an Innovative Percussion pad), so be cautious of that. If you're trying to practice quietly, this pad may not be the greatest choice. It's nowhere near a real marching snare, but it's still louder than most pads. The volume is, however, beneficial in hearing intonation, articulation, and control. The only complaint I have is that the rubber is starting to decay. A year ago I noticed tiny holes appearing on the surface. The rubber lost its shine a long time ago. But now, it's starting to give off a "gym floor rubber" smell, and my sticks are leaving well defined marks. I can even leave my thumbprint in the most worn places. I worry somewhat about how the pad will hold up from now on, but after all, this pad was living in a 30-person drumline practice room for 4 years. While the rubber may not be holding up "for a lifetime of drumming," I will gladly buy a new pad once this one is completely burnt out, and I think that in itself shows how good this pad is.