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Questlove's Ludwig Breakbeats

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Has anyone had any experience with this little kit by Ludwig with input by Questlove? I've read some good things and some negative snippets. Are they made in China (I might guess they are)? I'm thinking that they might be a good little jazz kit. Any opinions? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 9 years ago
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I'm not overly impressed with them. They have a cheap feel to them but might be a great travel kit due to size.

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Posted on 9 years ago
#2
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Brian there is a thread on this some where. (I may have even started it) Seems like it had quite a few opinions on this kit. Good luck friend!

Curtis

Posted on 9 years ago
#3
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I think this maybe that thread... ( there are a couple more )

Cheers

John

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=37585&highlight=questlove

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Posted on 9 years ago
#4
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From salty 1322

Has anyone had any experience with this little kit by Ludwig with input by Questlove? I've read some good things and some negative snippets. Are they made in China (I might guess they are)? I'm thinking that they might be a good little jazz kit. Any opinions? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Brian

Just played a set over at GC today.

Punchy bass drum OK sounding toms.

Snare is ,meh.

Good fit and finish.

At $400 bucks ,not bad.

Posted on 9 years ago
#5
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Well there you have it, you can gig it, trash it, have it stolen, give it to charity, burn it, throw it off a cliff, or just bury it in the back yard, or buy me a Mojito in the Chateau Marmont bar. Seems like a steal!

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Posted on 9 years ago
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From geckobeats

Well there you have it, you can gig it, trash it, have it stolen, give it to charity, burn it, throw it off a cliff, or just bury it in the back yard, or buy me a Mojito in the Chateau Marmont bar. Seems like a steal!

HA!! Funny Post

I've heard more good things than bad about these kits. I have been toying around buying a used set if I come across one, but it seems not many are re-selling them yet.. so I guess that could be a good thing.

-Justin

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Posted on 9 years ago
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From pgm554

Just played a set over at GC today.Punchy bass drum OK sounding toms.Snare is ,meh.Good fit and finish.At $400 bucks ,not bad.

I always say, that's $400 you could use towards a vastly superior vintage kit, like Slingerlands.

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Posted on 9 years ago
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From larryz

I always say, that's $400 you could use towards a vastly superior vintage kit, like Slingerlands.

Yes of course your right, BUT maybe this is the perfect little kit to have for those occasions when you don't want to take out your pride and joy. Say just for banging out rehearsals, or dive bar gigs where there's a question mark over the safety of your gear. Or when your cramming an entire band and gear into the back of an old Volvo.

DW do similar, they do the traveler, but that's built to good spec and is pricey, and they do a mini kit which is great, but I'm still not sure it's quite as cheap as the Ludwig.

40's Slingerland Radio King WMP
60's Ludwig Downbeat Silver Spark
70's Ludwig Super Classic White Marine
60's Gretsch RB Champaigne Spark
70's Rogers Big R Black
90's Sonor Hilite (Red maple)
00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
00's DW Jazz Series Tangerine Glass
10's DW Collectors (Acrylic) Matt Black Wrap
10's PDP Concept Wood Hoop kit (Maple)
Proud ambassador of the British Drum Company
Posted on 9 years ago
#9
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I love his sticks!

Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 9 years ago
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