Great Gift Ideas for Drummers

Finding the perfect gift for a drummer, whether for Christmas, a birthday, or any special occasion, can often feel like a rhythm you just can’t catch. Drummers are known for their particular tastes and a standard gift might not hit the right note. But don’t worry, whether you’re versed in the ways of drumming or not, we’ve got you covered

Gifts for the Beginner

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.

Vic Firth SIH2 Stereo Isolation Headphones

$87.95

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.

Evans Torque Key Drum Tuning Key

$21.49

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 provide a Perfect Pair of sticks in every set.

Vic Firth American Classic Drumsticks – 5A – Wood Tip

$10.99

Evans RealFeel 6-inch Practice Pad

Any practice pad is an investment in your drummer’s future. What we like about the 6-inch 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.

Evans RealFeel Mountable Pad – 6 Inch

$19.99

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.

Alesis Nitro Mesh Electronic Drum Set

$348.00

Gifts for the Advanced Drummer

Roland PM-100 80-watt 1×10-inch Personal Drum Monitor

For the Roland e-drummer who’s playing with a live group, they need a devoted speaker that’s meant to translate their drum sound accurately and substantially onstage and in rehearsals. That’s where the Roland PM-100 80-watt drum monitor comes into play! This 2-channel, 80-watt powered drum monitor is optimized for use with Roland V-Drums and comes armed with a 10-inch woofer and an accompanying tweeter for serious power and full-range sound. It’s convenient, too, with a built-in carry handle, 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch inputs for any occasion, and a dedicated V-Drums input with level controls and a 2-band equalizer.

Roland PM-100 80-watt 1×10 inch Personal Drum Monitor

$269.99

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.

Soundbrenner Pulse Vibrating Metronome

$89.25

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.

Shure PGADRUMKIT7 7-piece Drum Microphone Kit

$494.00

Promark Everyday Stick Bag

Want to keep the cost down with a gift that any drummer will love? Go with the Promark Everyday Stick Bag, and we’re positive they’ll thank you for keeping them organized! It comes with pockets and built-in tom mounts to effortlessly hang on their kit, and it’s even waterproof for maximum protection during those rainy load-ins at gigs!

Promark Everyday Stick Bag

$21.49

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.

Gator GP-STANDARD-100 – 5-Piece Standard Set Bags

$229.99

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.

Latch Lake iOxmount Magnetic Tablet/Device Mount

$59.99

Ludwig Element Evolution LCEE220 5-piece Complete Drum Set

On the hunt for a solid all-in-one drum kit that actually means “all in one”? The search is over! Sweetwater drum pros recommend the Ludwig Element Evolution 5-piece complete drum set because you’ll get quite literally all you need to get drumming right out of the box. That includes a quality poplar shell pack with 10- and 12-inch rack toms, a 16-inch floor tom, a 22-inch kick drum, and a 14-inch snare. You’ll also receive a kick drum pedal, a drum throne, and a full set of Zildjian cymbals with all the accompanying stands and hardware you need. At this price point, we rarely see such high quality in one complete package!

Ludwig Element Evolution LCEE220 5-piece Complete Drum Set with Zildjian Cymbals – Black Sparkle

$750.00

Gifts for the Professional

Gibraltar 9608MW2T Airtech Moto Style Drum Throne

A solid drum throne is always a safe bet when looking for a gift for the drummer in your life, even at the professional level! We recommend checking out the Gibraltar 9608MW2T Airtech  moto-style throne because of its superior comfort, stability, and adjustability. The double-braced legs are extra sturdy with Gibraltar’s “super foot” stabilizing feet, and the memory-locking spindle height adjustment is easy and efficient to use onstage. But the real catch is its 17-inch moto-style seat with comfortable thigh cutouts and an extra-cool nylon web-woven top!

Gibraltar 9608MW2T Airtech Moto Style Drum Throne

$210.99

DW Collector’s Series 5-piece Shell Pack – Black Galaxy FinishPly

For professional drummers, a professional-grade shell pack is an absolute necessity. Look to the DW Collector’s Series 5-piece shell pack, combining the top-notch craftsmanship and superbly versatile playing tones that are on the wish lists of drummers everywhere! Boasting a combination of North American hard rock maple, heartwood birch, and mahogany, these premium drums are built by hand in DW’s California Custom Shop and are engineered to handle any genre thrown their way with exceptional vividity and control. The unique Black Galaxy FinishPly exterior coating is an enviable dress that audiences won’t be able to keep their eyes off of, especially under a light show!

DW Collector’s Series 5-piece Shell Pack – Black Galaxy FinishPly

$4,899.00

Roland V-Drums Acoustic Design VAD506 Electronic Drum Set

When it comes to high-grade electronic drum kits, few do it better than Roland. That’s why we recommend the Roland V-Drums Acoustic Design VAD506 drum set! This electronic kit is actually disguised as a legitimate 5-piece wood shell pack outfitted with tunable mesh head triggers and multi-zone V-Cymbals to capture an ultra-realistic and expressive playing experience — at a fraction of the volume! Its command center is the next-level TD-27 module, supplying dozens of kits and hundreds of tunable instrument sounds with PureAcoustic technology built right in to deliver varying changes in acoustic response in different performance-location simulations. There’s even onboard Bluetooth connectivity for practicing along with favorite songs via smartphone!

Roland V-Drums Acoustic Design VAD506 Electronic Drum Set

$4,599.99

GoPro HERO11 Black 5.3K60 Waterproof Action Camera

From capturing stable shots around the kit for streams and tutorials to hot-seat headband cams, the GoPro HERO11 is the perfect tool to do the job! It shoots in stunning 5.3K video and is steady as a rock, thanks to its integrated and Emmy-winning HyperSmooth 5.0 stabilization. A new image sensor for the HERO11 means an ultra-expansive field of view while filming that’s ideal for documenting all corners of the drum set with ease. It’s rugged, too, with a tough housing and a scratch-resistant lens that’s ready to handle the rigors of the road for high-quality tour documentaries. Recording every detail, pattern, and transition of live and studio performances is now easier and more vivid than ever!

GoPro HERO 11 Black 5.3K60 Waterproof Action Camera

$399.99

Small but Mighty Offerings:

• Vic Firth Universal Practice Tips – Turn any surface into a practice pad.
• RTOM Moongel – Blue – (6-pack) – 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.

Can’t Decide? Let the Drummer!

If you can’t narrow down the right gift for the drummer in your life, then giving them a Sweetwater Gift Card is always a safe solution! We make it easier than ever, too, with options for both physical and instant digital gift cards. Trust us — they’ll thank you either way!

Sweetwater Gift Cards

Choosing the perfect gift has never been easier than instant digital delivery and the freedom to choose from over 63,000 music products.

Still Looking for the Perfect Gift?

Give Sweetwater Sales Engineers a call at (800) 222-4700 and ask them if there’s any way they can help make your holidays even sweeter this season. Don’t forget to ask them about the Drumfluence Special Deal.