![]() ![]() That said, most entry-level drum kits that include hardware and cymbals are trash. Since the Breakbeats are just a shell pack, if you don’t already have hardware and cymbals, you’re looking to spend upwards of over $1000 to play. However, Ludwig has had to raise the price of the Breakbeat kits since, in 2020, they sold for $429. The tom holder also has an additional clamp, allowing you to mount a cymbal arm to reduce the number of full-size stands you need to haul.Īt the time of publishing, the Breakbeats kit sells for $599 at most retailers. In addition, the single tom holder features a ball mount, allowing you to adjust your tom position far more easily than ratchet-style mounts. The lugs, tension rods, tom mounts-everything feels quality. You can hear it in my full video review of the kit. I was super impressed at the sound I was able to get with these small and compact shells. With some dampening and low tuning, I got the kit sounding like a 1970s Steely Dan or Chick Corea record (channeling my inner Steve Gadd). I used a medium tuning with a Big Fat Snare Drum donut on the snare.įor the kick, I kept the stock heads and put a few blankets inside with a lower tuning on both the batter and resonant heads. I switched out the stock heads and put Evans clear G2s on the toms. The heads sit nicely on the bearing edge of all the shells.Īs I said, the shells are super warm sounding, especially with the stock heads. The kit ships with Remo Pinstripe heads for a warm and beefy sound. If you don’t already own them, I’d suggest going with the Gibraltar 8700PK 4-piece hardware pack, the Wuhan Traditional Cymbal set, Yamaha FP 7210A kick pedal, and a Roc-n-Soc throne if you can afford it all.Ĭurrently, the Breakbeats come in three finishes (unfortunately, the finish I have here is no longer made): The Breakbeats is just a shell pack and does not include hardware or cymbals. The product images shown on most retailers’ websites are a little misleading. In the box of the Breakbeats, you’ll get: In most situations, you should be able to fit into a 3.5′ x 5′ area. You don’t need much space to set this kit up, either. The shells are 7-ply hardwood with a hand-sanded 45-degree bearing edge. ![]() Ludwig’s Breakbeats drum kit includes a compact 14×16″ kick drum, 7×10″ tom, 13×13″ floor tom, and a 5×14″ snare drum. Transporting their instruments is also tricky, considering most people take the subway or taxis and don’t own cars. In many cases, drummers in NYC have limited space in their apartments. Questlove’s vision focuses on the New York City drummer. Thankfully with the Breakbeats, this isn’t the case. When it comes to signature instruments, quality can be a problem, and the artist’s name is just slapped on the product along with an endorsement. ![]() Breakbeats by Questlove does it all.” -Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson A gritty, raw, ‘break-able’ kit for gigging in clubs that you can fit in a cab. “I wanted to build a device that was apartment-friendly and compact for the street musician, but also something that was quality-sounding. The one and only Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, drummer of The Roots (Jimmy Fallon’s house band), designed the kit in collaboration with Ludwig. Ludwig is no stranger to making quality instruments, so I had a feeling even with a cheaper price tag, it would sound incredible. ![]()
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