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Breakbeats

Built for the Beat of the Street.

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)

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Make It Fit

Breakbeats was 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. It features Remo Pinstripe heads for pro-level tones, and comes with a multi-purpose bags for easy transport, and drum muting.

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

Fitted with Remo heads, Breakbeats' 7-ply hardwood shells play like a full-sized kit; fusing low-end kick punch with focused tom and snare midrange.

Pack It Up

Packable, stackable, and portable, Breakbeats' compact size and included storage bags make it ideal for the drummer on the move. Play it wide open or instantly change volume and tone by draping each bag over each drum.

Sonic Summary

Shell

7-ply hardwood. Preferred by professionals for its tonal versatility.

Bearing Edge

Each drum's bearing edge is cut to a 45-degree angle within 1/16" from the outside edge. This sharp edge is hand-sanded to the craftsman's touch to assure a smooth, even, flat surface for easy head seating; the final touch to complete the unmistakable Ludwig Sound.

Breakbeats Finishes

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Breakbeats Silver Sparkle
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Breakbeats Blue Sparkle
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Breakbeats Black Sparkle

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Breakbeats Kit Bags
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Single Tom Holder
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Wood Hoop Detail

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