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Feature:
All the manufacturers seem to market the identical set of Chinese-made, entry-level shells & hoops with slightly varying hardware and tom mounting. The high hat & kick pedals aren't bad and the stands are addequate. The major ommission is a boom stand for the ride cymbal - I can't imagine why they don't include this. One more gripe is the tom mounts. You can't really get them closer than about 4 inches, and need to angle them quite a bit do do that.
Quality:
Great for the money. No issues.
Value:
When I shopped for these (late '04) they were definitely the best value. Having played them a little, I still consider them a great deal.
Desirability:
I got the red. They're pretty normal looking. But with a decent set of cymbals and some new top heads they're stage-worthy.
Sound:
Not too bad straight out of the box. I'd recommend immediately replacing the top heads with something less twangy (depending on your style, maybe Remo Powerstrokes?), especially the kick. The kick drum needs a good pillow and you need to cut a hole if you'll be miking it.
Support:
N/A
Overall:
I got these for my daughter, who's just starting seriously playing. No doubt she'll upgrade hardware as she goes along, but I expect the shells to last until she's ready (to spend her own money) for a custom-finish set.
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Ludwig LC125 Accent 5-Piece CS Power Series Drum Kit
The Ludwig Accent CS Power Set is a great starter drum set! This entry-level Ludwig set is perfect for the serious beginning drummer or anyone on a tight budget. The Accent CS Combo Series LC125 Power Set includes a 16x22 in. bass drum, a 16x16 in. floor tom, 10x12 in. and 11x13 in. toms and a 6.5x14 in. matching-finish snare. Its full complement of hardware includes rugged, double-braced stands. Ludwig’s Accent drum sets are quickly growing in popularity because they deliver surprising quality for their modest prices. These are great, affordable drums!
Review of Ludwig LC125 Accent 5-Piece CS Power Series Drum Kit
Feature:
All the manufacturers seem to market the identical set of Chinese-made, entry-level shells & hoops with slightly varying hardware and tom mounting. The high hat & kick pedals aren't bad and the stands are addequate. The major ommission is a boom stand for the ride cymbal - I can't imagine why they don't include this. One more gripe is the tom mounts. You can't really get them closer than about 4 inches, and need to angle them quite a bit do do that.
Quality:
Great for the money. No issues.
Value:
When I shopped for these (late '04) they were definitely the best value. Having played them a little, I still consider them a great deal.
Desirability:
I got the red. They're pretty normal looking. But with a decent set of cymbals and some new top heads they're stage-worthy.
Sound:
Not too bad straight out of the box. I'd recommend immediately replacing the top heads with something less twangy (depending on your style, maybe Remo Powerstrokes?), especially the kick. The kick drum needs a good pillow and you need to cut a hole if you'll be miking it.
Support:
N/A
Overall:
I got these for my daughter, who's just starting seriously playing. No doubt she'll upgrade hardware as she goes along, but I expect the shells to last until she's ready (to spend her own money) for a custom-finish set.
View all 5-Piece Acoustic Drum Sets