Great Gift Ideas for Drummers

Sweetwater is the sweetest place to find the perfect gift for your special drummer this holiday season. Not only because we carry a massive selection of the best drums, cymbals, hardware, and accessories on the market. But also because we’re committed to creating memories that will last well beyond the gear.

Not a drummer yourself? Not to worry. Our drum experts have put together a gift list for drummers at any stage in their career — beginner to pro — and to suit every price point.

Gifts for the Beginner

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Vic Firth SIH2 Isolation Headphones

Good hearing is one of the smartest things you can gift your budding Buddy Rich. Vic Firth SIH2 isolation headphones are like gun muffs with built-in hi-fi audio drivers, reducing harmful drum SPLs while keeping music at safe listening levels. Upgrades for this second-generation version include larger 50mm drivers for farther-reaching low end and a more comfortable headband for extended hours of use.

Evans Torque Key

Tuning and changing heads can be tough, especially for beginners. Give your star player a leg up with the Evans Torque Key. This tuning key features an adjustable tension dial to tune evenly and quickly for more toneful, more responsive drums and a sweeter playing experience all around. Not recommended for marching drums.

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Vic Firth American Classic 5A drumsticks

There’s a reason why American Classic 5As are among the most popular sticks in the world. Vic Firth’s select hickory has the tenacity to survive the abuse of a ferocious beginner. Machine-driven matching and truing provides a Perfect Pair of sticks in every set.

Evans RealFeel 6″ practice pad

Any practice pad is an investment in your drummer’s future. What we like about the 6″ Evans RealFeel is its quiet, familiar playing response and go-anywhere portability. At the breakfast table, at the beach, or on break, the RealFeel is always ready to facilitate meaningful practice.

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Alesis Nitro Mesh Electronic Drum Kit

Whisper-quiet performance and limitless inspiration are yours in the Alesis Nitro Mesh Electronic Drum Kit. This all-inclusive eKit sports a full set of tunable mesh heads — a rarity at this price point — driven by 40 ready-made kits, 385 customizable drum/cymbal sounds, and 60 play-along backing tracks plus an 1/8″ aux input for bringing in music tracks from phones and tablets. These features combine to make the Nitro Mesh Kit the ultimate low-volume drumming solution for drum covers to studio performances — a gift for the drummer in your life and their neighbors and loved ones.

Gifts for the Advanced Drummer

Alesis Strike Amp 8 eDrum amplifier

If you know eDrummers who are still relying on headphones alone for practice and recording, then this personal drum monitor from Alesis is guaranteed to rock their worlds — literally! The Strike Amp 8 lets players feel and hear their electronic kits in exciting new ways. The 8″ two-way speaker system and 2,000-watt amplifier serve up punchy snares, chest-pounding kicks, and detailed cymbals and FX, all at a compact 17″ x 10″ size. It’s pole-mountable for live use, but in our experience, a stereo pair of wedges on either side of the kit scratches that room-feel itch just fine.

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Soundbrenner Pulse tactile metronome watch

Learning to groove and fill with a metronome is foundational to building chops and timekeeping. But no drummer wants to sit around listening to a droning click for hours on end. The Soundbrenner Pulse delivers a thumping, tactile pulse to the player’s body, rather than a sound to the ears, for more enjoyable practice and greater performance options. Multiple Pulse units can even be synced together over Bluetooth for super-tight ensemble performances. Customizable time signatures, subdivisions, and accent placements, expanded by a super-wide tempo range (30–300 bpm), make the Soundbrenner Pulse a metronome your drummer will grow with.

Shure PGA Drum Kit 7 microphone package

A drummer only gets one opportunity to make a great first impression. Help your drummer put their best foot forward, on video or onstage, with this reliable microphone set. The PGA Drum Kit 7 is the preferred miking package of our friend COOP3RDRUMM3R. It includes everything needed, even cables and mounts, to faithfully mic a 5-piece drum kit. It comes with an included case to keep it all safe on the road.

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Gruv Gear QUIVR drumstick bag

No drummer looks good fishing sticks out of a duffel bag. The stylish, hands-free Gruv Gear QUIVR keeps sticks, rods, and brushes mated for quick access. A hook-and-loop drum key flap and mesh zippered pouch for in-ears deliver accessories on demand.

Gator Protechtor Cases 5-piece drum bag set

Soft cases don’t only protect drums when in transit. They also reduce the number of trips to and from the stage. The Gator GP-STANDARD-100 set includes cases for a standard 5-piece kit. Each is built from durable 600-denier nylon with 10mm padded interiors and comfortable carry straps.

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Latch Lake iOxmount magnetic tablet/phone holder

Phones and tablets are extraordinary tools for learning drums. Watching tutorials, memorizing songs, or using practice apps while drumming can have a profound impact on your drummer’s future. The Latch Lake iOxmount is one of our favorite device mounts. It uses a powerful floating magnet, not a harness, to grip devices, making it both quick and future-proof. The ball end screws onto any US standard microphone stand (not included), so it’s modular as well.

Gifts for the Professional

Gibraltar 6608 Moto Style Drum Throne

Is there a greater gift for a drummer than comfort? Probably a lot of cash qualifies, but we’re confident that the Gibraltar 6608 moto-style drum throne will put a smile on the face of any drummer. The 6608 features a saddle-style throne with a molded, padded seat that cradles a drummer’s bottom while they play, letting them focus on what matters most: their performance. This stylish throne features a stage-ready chrome finish and is fully adjustable from 18 to 24 inches with a memory lock that “remembers” a drummer’s unique setting.

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DW Collector’s Series 5-piece Shell Pack – Gloss Black Finish

Gift that drummer in your life a set of shells that deliver deep, punchy tone with the DW Collector’s Series 5-piece shell pack. These stunning maple shells are made from DW’s exclusive 9-ply 333 shell layup, a build that packs jaw-dropping low end for your toms and kick. The Collector’s Series 333 maple shell pack has a stunning stage-ready presentation, thanks to the Delmar-sourced FinishPly wraps. And, with a full set of Collector’s Series hardware — graduated True-Hoops, high-thread True-Pitch 50 tension screws, and tone-enhancing tom legs and mounts — that special drummer will enjoy these shells for a lifetime of quality performance.

Roland VAD503 V-Drums Acoustic Design
electronic drum set

Roland’s latest VAD hybrid acoustic-electric drum kits have something for every player. Of these, the VAD503 is Sweetwater’s pick of the litter for its features, value, tones, and fun. This kit begins with full-sized wood shells, outfitted with Roland’s premier Powerly Mesh heads and dressed in a stunning chrome-accented Midnight Sparkle wrap, served alongside large-sized, multi-zone cymbals that look great onstage or in a music room. Paired with the included TD-27 drum module with PureAcoustic Ambience Technology, the VAD503 serves up an authentic acoustic kit experience, all with the quiet, controlled convenience of digital.

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GoPro HERO10 Video Camera

For that drummer wanting to document their live performances, chronicle the journey of their band, or just have some fun, the HERO10 from GoPro is a great gift. The HERO10 features 5.3K video with double the frame rate, 23MP photos, and HyperSmooth 4.0 stabilization — all the tools a drummer needs to capture the exciting, frenetic world of drumming. The HERO10 has been updated with a new, powerful GP2 engine that powers the double frame rate, delivering incredibly smooth footage. And, for the vlogging drummer, the HERO10 features an ultra-high-quality front LCD screen that makes it easy to frame your shots for stellar vlog presentations.

Stocking Stuffers

Vic Firth Universal Practice Tips – Turn any surface into a practice pad.RTOM Moongel (Clear) – Reusable, self-adhesive pads take the “zing” out of toms and snare drums.Meinl Cymbal Tuners – Magnetic dampers for crashes, hi-hats, and ride cymbals.TAMA Quick Set Cymbal Mates (4-pack) – Lock and release stand cymbals with one-touch convenience. Available in three colors.Zildjian Drummer’s Survival Kit – A first aid kit for many minor drum emergencies.Vater Drink Holder – Because what player doesn’t get a little parched when they play?Meinl Cymbal Bacon – Gives cymbals that smoky jazz sizzle in seconds.Sweetwater swag – Hot mugs for cold mornings and beanies and tees to stay stylish will please any drummer and Sweetwater fan.

Still Looking for the Perfect Gift?

Give one of our Sweetwater Sales Engineers a call at (800) 222-4700 if there’s any way we can help make your holidays even sweeter this season.
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