ive been close to buying one several times but just haven't done it yet. my problem was I couldn't decide between the blue and the black wrap. ive read lots of reviews on them and have messaged with some that have them. most were impressed with the sound that they were able to get from them. some head changes seemed to make a difference as you would expect. heard a few guys say the snare was the weak link. but just this past week read some nice reviews about the snare sound. hard to beat the price for sure.

mike

I've played the Breakbeat kit. I needed a small inexpensive set to use on certain gigs, too. I compared the Breakbeat with the Sonor Safari and ending up buying the Safari kit. I've been pleased enough that I leave my regular player Camco kit at home more often.

For what they are, sound is surprisingly good on both kits......once you replace the stock heads. I preferred Sonor's hardware.

Since my practice area space is limited, I also bought the smaller Sonor Martini kit and loaded it with Remo Silentstroke heads.

Pearl offers similar kits now in their Roadshow series. I'm guessing they all come the same plant(s) in China.

By the way, I almost threw the Safari snare away. I figured it was junk, but ended up putting a coated black dot and ambassador snare heads on it and use it all the time. Strainer's not too sporty, though.

I have enjoyed it and they are nice for what they are. I bet some Remo Emperor's would make em sound nicer. Haven't tried that yet.

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=37585

There's a blue Breakbeat kit for sale over at Music-Go-Round for $299.-

http://www.musicgoround.com/p/249978/used-ludwig-breakbeats-by-questlove-4-piece-drum-set-shell-pack-azure-sparkle

John

Don't count out the Gretsch street kit, too.

Of course you'd get a good sound out of it. Maybe get some new heads on it ad tune it well. The most important part of a good drum sound is your snare and cymbals anyway. Let's be honest. ;)

Nobody ever compliments the sound of tom toms and all bass drums sound the same if they've got a bunch of pillows in them. They all go tud! Snare and cymbals is what you should invest in. Whatever about the rest of the kit. I'll play anything as long as I get to use my own snare and cymbals.

That's $299 used + $150 for shipping = $449. Most kits I've seen can be had for $399 new + free shipping = $399.