The Ludwig Accent drumset has proven to be a good starter set for the money. It has been a popular seller for years in a row. That said, ... you know it's coming don't you... (lol)... you get what you pay for.
For $425 you're not getting that much. It is bottom of the barrel in a drumset. The only lasting value its resale value. The name brand will help sell it when you get ready to, assuming the lugs are not stripped out by then or other parts broken or stripped.
I always advise trying to spending a bit more money and finding a quality used drumset in the trading post or on E-bay. You can usually get a lot more in hardware and accessories and you might even walk away with quality maple shell construction and Zildjian cymbals if you're lucky. Of course it takes some shopping around.
If you simply don't want to put more money into it, the Ludwig Accent kit will be ok for you. THe main thing is to get in there and get banged up (no pun intended).
I hope this helps a little.
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