Ludwig Breakbeats by Questlove Black Kit

For anyone putting together an ideal drum set for less-than-ideal environments, Ludwig's Breakbeats 4-piece shell pack is perfect. Ludwig actually brought in the famous Roots drummer Questlove to help them create a compact set of drums that travel wonderfully and still pack more than enough punch to fill out the backbeat when you're playing tight clubs. With hardwood shells, Remo Pinstripe heads, and ingenious hardware, you'll feel right at home behind this set. Top it off with an included set of nylon bags, and you're ready to grab your Breakbeats drums and go.

The thing that makes Ludwig Breakbeats drums such a great solution for gigging drummers is that they don't feel restrictive. That's because these drums combine clever designs and full-sized heads to achieve the feel and sound of a full kit. When the drummers here at Sweetwater got to check out this setup, one of the things that impressed us the most is the bass drum riser, which elevates the compact 16" bass drum so that it's the perfect height for your kick pedal.

• A professional drum collection by Roots drummer Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
• 4-piece portable shell pack includes 2 toms, a bass drum, and a matching snare drum
• All shells made from 7-ply hardwood to provide full-sized punch and projection
• 16" bass drum comes equipped with riser hardware for natural beater alignment
• 45-degree bearing edge angles ensure tuning stability and easy head seating
• Shell pack comes complete with a full set of nylon bags
• All drums outfitted with Remo Pinstripe drumheads