Ludwig Breakbeats by Questlove

Category-defining compact Ludwig travel kit co-designed with Questlove.

Ludwig Shell pack

The Ludwig Breakbeats by Questlove is a compact 4-piece shell pack built around a 16-inch bass drum, 10-inch rack tom, 13-inch floor tom, and full 14-inch snare. It remains one of the best values in travel acoustic drums thanks to its small footprint, included transport/muting bags, and usable full-size snare response.

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Urban gigging drummers Buskers and small-stage players Players wanting a compact low-volume practice kit

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Shells & sizes

Shell material, finish, and exact drum sizes (diameter x depth).

Configuration4-piece compact shell pack with snare

Shell materialHardwood / Poplar

Plies / thickness7-ply hardwood construction

FinishFrosted Sparkle, Lilac Sparkle, Deep Blue Sparkle, Black Sparkle, Sahara Swirl

Bass drum16 x 14 in

Snare14 x 5 in — Hardwood / Poplar

Rack tomsRack tom: 10 x 7 in

Floor tomsFloor tom: 13 x 13 in

Hardware includedBass drum riser, tom holder, and drawstring transport/muting bags included; stands/pedals sold separately

Cymbals includedNone

Drum headsRemo UC Coated heads

Made inChina

Pros and cons

Pros

Very compact 16-inch bass drum with riser
Full 14-inch matching snare
Transport bags double as mutes
Excellent price for a usable travel shell pack

Cons

Stands, pedal, and cymbals sold separately
16-inch kick needs tuning/riser setup for best low end

Key specs

Pieces4

TypeCompact shell pack with snare

Shell materialHardwood / poplar

Bass drum16 x 14 in

Price verified$499

Value

Standout compact-kit value under $500, especially because it includes a full 14-inch snare and transport/muting bags.

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