Ludwig's 100-year-old reputation has not been tarnished by the Epic Kit, which sits proudly in today's sub-£1000 bracket. The shells, with their birch/ maple combination, offer a different take on the ...

This kit is solid, well finished, and looks pretty impressive. If you're just starting out, there's plenty of fun to be had with it straight from the box (as is true for any collection of tubs), but a ...