Ludwig LC179X Breakbeats Questlove Compact Drum Shell Kit, 4-Piece

Got limited space? Designed by Questlove of The Roots, this compact 4-piece drum kit is perfect for drummers with small practice spaces or packed tour vans.

Overall User Ratings (based on 10 ratings)
  • Overall:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted April 1, 2014 by Micah H in Kansas City, MO

"Great kit!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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The kit is amazing. Great sound for such small sizes. The kick drum "ringed" a lot...so I had to put a small blanket in and get a softer beater to give it more of a "thud". The stock drum sound really good, but the snare is already starting to wear after a month of periodic use. I got the white sparkle kit, but it is more silver than white...which is a slight disappointment. As for zZounds.com...I received the kit 3 days after placing my order!

Musical Background:

Life-long drummer

Musical Style:

hip-hop, jazz, blues
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Submitted October 17, 2013 by Robert M in Atlanta, GA

"Working Drummer making a change..."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I am a music educator and a professional musician. I play out about 4-6 times a month, and have grown tired of lugging my set around. I have my first gig tonight with the Questlove kit, and I am very excited. The 16 inch bass sounds fantastic. I am still playing with the tuning. So far, I have not muted the bass. It is very punchy. I am going to mount my internal May Mic system this weekend inside the bass. 10 inch tom and 13 inch floor tom sound great! They are warm, and have nice decay time. The snare drum is OK. So far, I'm not too impressed with the snare drum. I am going to give it a chance tonight though. I replaced the batter heads with REMO pinstripes, and changed out the cheap bottom heads that came with the set. I put the 13 inch batter head on the bottom, and a new pinstripe on top. I replaced both top and bottom heads on the snare, and it is much better. The finish is BEAUTIFUL! The sparkles really stand out! I'm looking forward to set up and breakdown tonight! Great kit for the $. My students are very intrigued with the idea of portability. I teach rock band in my school full time, and my students play out periodically. I may even "Roadie" my kit for them to use! Go out and buy one if you play out a lot! I already know that the bass will sound fantastic through a P.A.! As far as the rating system below: I just received the lit yesterday. No need for Manufacturer support! Everything was delivered in great shape! Thank you Ludwig! I'm no longer a PEARL guy!

Musical Background:

Music Educator for 27 years, Professional Musician for 30 + years,

Musical Style:

Rock, Top-40, Jazz, Top-40, Blues, Ska, Musicals, whatever pays my bills!
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Submitted May 15, 2016 by Kurt Schaarschmidt in DUBLIN, CA

"Sweet little kit with a big sound"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Ordered the White (Silver really) Kit along with Zildjian CHT Cymbal pack and Ludwig 400 hardware kit and arrived in perfect shape in 2 days. Took it out this weekend on a men's Cursillo retreat with guitars, trumpets, keyboard and about 20 voices. This kit really rocks and sounds great even with the stock heads. Once I upgrade to Evans it will be even better. For a small and portable kit it can't be beat (well it can but with some sticks of course!) :O)

Musical Background:

10 years. Music ministry through church, mens
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Submitted December 23, 2016 by David Schad in Ridgecrest, CA

"Questlove Breakbeats"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Got mine a year ago. Very fun and compact yet sound bigger than they are. Only complaint is the legs on the floor Tom are a little short sits too low. They are my go to drums. Like many other older drummers I'm tired of lugging full size kits. This ones great

Musical Background:

Played for 45 years

Musical Style:

Contemporary Christian , Rock, Jazz, Funk, Rockabilly
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Submitted July 12, 2015 by Mike Paroline in Addison, IL

"Questlove"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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My son has been playing for 12 years we got this kit to save space . My son loves the kit the quality is superb he is very happy and yes we saved a lot of space.

Musical Background:

Started playing precussion in the fifth grade I now play with a college orchestra

Musical Style:

Rock
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Submitted April 24, 2017 by Bob Simmons in Martinsburg, WV

"Breakbeats Questlove Kit "

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Kit sounds great and surprising considering the size! Great for small clubs and venues.

Musical Background:

35 years playing, writing and studio

Musical Style:

Christian, Progressive Rock, Metal.
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Submitted November 22, 2014 by Jimi Lee in Hollywood, CA

"It's the poor man's ....Super classic kit BUT! Thats O.K."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Well it's not the Ringo Ludwig super Classic kit ... but this is a great little kit in it's own way! nothing wrong here at all it sounds great for it's size ...Ludwig did a nice job!

Musical Background:

Professional

Musical Style:

Clasic rock
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Submitted October 28, 2016 by Randy Hill in Lebanon, KY

"Awesome!!"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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I have been playing for thirty years and have owned 3 different ludwig kits. This one is SWEET!!!! It has a great punch and is very, very portable. I can fit the entire kit in the trunk of my car. Which was exactly what I was looking for!!!!

Musical Background:

Drummer for 30 years. Been in many bands

Musical Style:

All styles of music
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Submitted December 31, 2013 by Robert Soliz in Yakima, WA

"Ringo Cool Drums"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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When I seen them i said i need to get those drums , seen them played on u-tube they remind me alot of the drums Ringo Starr played , with the Ludwig logo in the front bass drum and the single bass tom tom. . the drums sound cool love the style im even thinking of getting me the white sparkle set as well.

Musical Background:

been playing since 12 years old , play mainly drums play professionally

Musical Style:

classic rock
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Submitted December 31, 2013 by Robert Soliz in Yakima, WA

"Ringo Cool Drums"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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When I seen them i said i need to get those drums , seen them played on u-tube they remind me alot of the drums Ringo Starr played , with the Ludwig logo in the front bass drum and the single bass tom tom. . the drums sound cool love the style im even thinking of getting me the white sparkle set as well.

Musical Background:

been playing since 12 years old , play mainly drums play professionally

Musical Style:

clasic rock
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