Ludwig Accent 5-Piece Drum Set Review

Buy the Ludwig Accent 5-Piece Drum SetReview Summary: The Ludwig Accent 5-piece drum set features 9ply 8mm select veneer shells, Ludwig hardware and Zildjian ZBT cymbals.  This is a great value beginner set from a legendary drum company.

Pros: Includes everything, including bass drum pedal and throne for one low price.  9ply 8mm shells provide a punchy sound.  Sturdy Ludwig double-braced hardware is included.

Cons: Rack toms are mounted to the bass drum with posts through the drum shells causing the toms to be choked from resonating.

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Imagine yourself behind a set of Ludwig drums, the drums played by Ringo, Bonzo, Tre' Cool and Jason from Death Cab. Ludwig drums are legendary in the drum industry.  This is the best priced drum set in this category and you won't be disappointed by the dynamic sound of these drums.

Quick Stats:

Pricing $709.93 = $599.99 Ludwig drums & hardware & Zildjian ZBT Cymbals + $69.95 16" ZBT Crash + $39.99 Sound Percussion boom stand
Drum Sizes 22"x16" bass, 12"x10" and 13"x11" toms, 16"x16" floor tom, 6.5"x14" snare.
Hardware Ludwig Hardware: snare, straight and hi-hat stands.  Bass drum pedal and drum throne.  Sound Percussion boom cymbal stand (sold separately).
Cymbals Zildjian ZBT 18" crash/ride, 13" hi-hats.  16" crash sold separately.
Drum Shell Wood "Select veneers" - Usually these are luan, basswood and poplar.  These woods tend to carry the low and midrange frequencies best.
Finish/Covering Wrapped covering that is very durable.
Colors Black, Blue, Wine Red.
Drumheads Ludwig single ply drumheads.
Suspended Tom Holders No - Rack toms are attached with post style arms.

Likes:

The Price - This is the lowest price name-brand drum set we've reviewed.  Even adding a crash cymbal and boom cymbal stand keeps the price below other sets in this category.

9ply 8mm Shells - These shells are constructed for durability and the best sound possible using multiple wood veneers.  Select veneers (such as, luan, basswood and poplar) are used to keep costs down but sound quality high. These woods tend to accentuate the low- and mid-range frequencies.

Ludwig Hardware - This kit comes with durable and sturdy Ludwig hardware.  The stands are double braced for stability but lightweight for ease of transport.

Dislikes:

Post Style Tom Mount System - Rack toms (the toms attached to the bass drum) are mounted using posts attached to the bass drum and extending through the tom shells.  The holes drilled into the drum shells to mount the toms on the bass drum result in less resonant toms.

Conclusion:

Ludwig and Zildjian are two of the best names in the drum industry.  This drum set is a great value for a beginning drummer. Adding a cymbal and boom stand still keep the price below other sets in this category.  The set will look good and last for years, until you're playing professionally and can afford to "move up."

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