I have a few months the new model painted purple finish mettalic. I had an old orange model for two years that I separate myself from.
no fundamental change between the old and the new version but very nice improvements like the stool using a clamping principle type cymbal stand with ring (more convenient than the screw square that distorts everything) and the reinforcement of the frame foot which was quite fragile. The lacquer finish is impeccable for this price. The black dot is the DC 12 that will always be a cup next to a real CC 14 (acquisition of a free floating maple piccolo)
The other drumkit on which I played were not the hip-gig so the comparison is difficult.

The quality / price excellent. It is quite easy to find the kit cheaper than the advertised price (899).

If I ever buy a new drumkit I return to the same kit as not pro, I only play in peties room and this kit is perfect for ca. The game is very special cover practice.

ps webmaster. it is a shame not to be able to post two reviews for the same product when it changes from the version I delete my old review, (.