Ludwig Accent Combo 5 Piece Drum Set - Wine

Product Features

• The Accent CS Combo Power Ludwig 5 Piece Drum Set is a great start into drumming
• Included is a 16x22 bass drum, 16x16" floor tom, 11x13" and 10x12" mounted toms plus a 6.5x14" wood snare drum.

Product Details

• ASIN: B0002II86I
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,950 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

Get 6 pairs of Ludwig 5A nylon tip drum sticks and a stick bag FREE with the purchase of an Accent combo. This entry-level outfit is perfect for the serious beginning drummer or anyone on a tight budget.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginner kit - can be easily upgraded to pro kit, October 7, 2004

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Victoria Tarrani "writer, editor, artist, des... (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ludwig Accent Combo 5 Piece Drum Set - Wine

This is a solid kit that will serve the beginning-to-intermediate drummer well. The hardware is solid and stable, and the tonal quality of each drum is excellent with minimal ringing. The two critical hardware features - hi-hat stand and bass pedal - are sufficient for beginning and intermediate drummers, but are a bit unresponsive for pros. To complete this kit I recommend getting the Zildjian ZBT Basic I Cymbal Set (ASIN B0002ZO3L0) that will give this kit all of the cymbal power most drummers will need at the same value point as the drum kit itself.

The best kept secret, though, is how easy it is to upgrade this kit to a professional quality kit that even a seasoned drummer will appreciate. Just replace the heads, which are OK for less experienced drummers, but too thin and unresponsive for professionals, with the Remo Emperor Standard ProPack (ASIN B0002F514I) and Remo Weatherking bass head (ASIN B0002E57G6), carefully tune them, and you will have a kit that sounds and plays like a high-end Ludwig kit. I also recommend that any experienced drummer select the hi-hat stand and bass pedal of their choice to bring this kit to professional standards. I use the Pearl H70W hi hat stand and P70 bass drum pedal from my Pearl Rhythm Traveler kit (ASIN B0002FO4R8).

Once this kit has been upgraded as described above you will have a great five-piece drum kit that should meet your every need, and at an incredible price. While I prefer the smaller Pearl Rhythm Traveler, there are times when a full-size kit is best and this one allowed me to economically acquire a pro grade kit with minor modifications to the kit and minimum additional investment.

If you are a beginner this is an outstanding kit with which to learn. The Ludwig quality is apparent, and the sound is great. You will also find a lot of flexibility in setting up your drums to meet just about any need. I appreciate the tom tom brackets that allowed me to get my toms exactly where I wanted them and at the optimum angle - this is not always easy with some kits.

If you are a pro and are considering a higher-end kit, take the time to look at this one and consider the cost of upgrading the heads to whichever brand you prefer, as well as upgrading the hi-hat stand and bass pedal (or using your favorites from another kit). You could save a bundle.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars drum set, January 2, 2008

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Mom from new orleans "Mom & Dad" (New Orleans LA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ludwig Accent Combo 5 Piece Drum Set - Wine

Did not come with symbols.. It is okay for the money. Ludwig is a great brand but this one is very entry level.