Designed in collaboration with legendary drummer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, the Ludwig Breakbeats kit packs punch, portability, and personality into a street-smart shell pack made to move with your rhythm. Whether you're gigging in tight spaces, practicing at home, or busking on the corner, Breakbeats delivers full-size tone in a scaled-down setup that’s easy to travel with and hard to ignore. "I wanted to build a device that was apartment-friendly and compact for the street musician; but also, something that was quality-sounding. A gritty, raw, 'break-able' kit for gigging in clubs that you can fit in a cab. Breakbeats by Questlove does it all."
- Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson (The Roots)
--Make It Fit:
Breakbeats were designed with the city in mind. Positioned on a riser for optimum reach, its compact 14x16" bass drum, 7x10" tom, and 13x13" floor tom creates a set-up for sculpting grooves in tight spaces.
--Break It Down:
The tonal center of Breakbeats is a 5x14" matching wood snare drum. Create beats on the fly and make your voice heard at gigs, on the street, or in rehearsal.
--Dial It In:
Breakbeats' 7-ply hardwood shells play like a full-sized kit; fusing low-end kick punch with focused tom and snare midrange.
Features:
Compact configuration for tight stages, small rooms, and travel
7-ply hardwood shells with full, balanced projection
Remo Pinstripe heads for focused tone and controlled sustain
Configuration:
Bass Drum: 16" x 14" (with riser)
Rack Tom: 7" x 10"
Floor Tom: 13" x 13"
Snare Drum: 5" x 14" wood snare included
Hardware & Design Updates:
Vibra-Band suspension tom mount for improved resonance
Evolution floor tom bracket for added stability
Evolution bass drum spurs for secure placement
Updated bass drum riser for proper pedal positioning
Multi-purpose bags included (transport + muting)
