I had looked around for a good drum kit to get back into my old hobby. This Ludwig kit was so much better than what I could find at local music stores. For less than $200 more than a "no name" set I got a 7 drum kit along with a great set of cymbals and seat. It took me a while to get it all together and I am a bit rusty but very happy with my purchase.
I love this kit! I searched the internet endlessly for the most bang for my buck. The kit plays great and has a good sound. The stands that came with it are nice and solid. I love that the zilgian zbts come with it. The only bad thing I can say about it is it doesn't come with Remo heads, which I prefer, but the Ludwig heads sound fine. I'm very pleased with this kit and can't wait to add on to it!