Best Gifts for Drummers in 2023

Sweetwater is the sweetest place to find the perfect gift for your special drummer — 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? You needn’t worry. Our drum experts have assembled a gift list for drummers at any stage in their careers. Plus, these chosen gifts suit every price point!

Splurge GiftsBest Gifts for Drummers Under $500Best Gifts for Drummers Under $300Best Gifts for Drummers Under $100Best Gifts for Drummers Under $50Best Gifts for Drummers Under $25Best Gifts for Drummers Under $10

Splurge Gifts

Roland SPD-SX Pro Sampling Pad

There are drum pads, and then there’s the Roland SPD-SX Pro Sampling Pad — a digital percussionist’s paradise! Nine velocity-sensitive trigger pads supply a striking surface for unleashing over 1,500 preset sounds, 43 preset kits, effects, and much more. The 16-step sequencer serves personalized percussive patterns, easily navigated through a large LED backlit screen. In the studio, it’s a workhorse. Take it onstage, and the SPD-SX becomes an unbeatable sidekick to acoustic drum kits, standing by to deliver any sample the set list requires.

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Evans dB One Low Volume Cymbal and Drumhead Set

Trying to keep the noise down? The Evans dB One Low Volume cymbal and drumhead set is a spectacular, full-outfit solution. For the bass drum and toms, a single ply of Evan’s ShockWeave mesh and Kinetic Transfer Foam works to rebound like real heads while expertly dampening presence. The 14-inch snare head is an extra-absorbent double-ply fitting with SnareSim technology, drastically reducing volume while preserving that classic snare snap. The 4-piece stainless steel cymbal set comes entirely perforated, posing a whisper-quiet 80% volume reduction. Apartments, bedrooms, quiet hours — this set is the perfect fit!

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Best Gifts for Drummers Under $500 

DW Design Series Pancake Gong Drum

Accentuate any kit with the thunderous strike of a gong drum in a shallower, more space-conscious package. The DW Design Series Pancake Gong Drum delivers a low, wide, pillowy impact that mimics a bass drum — but with the greater rhythmic command of a tom and without the lingering resonance of a deeper shell. No resonant head also means that drummers have tons of projection in their favor. At 20 inches across and just 2.5 inches deep, this drum is easy to mount and leaves plenty of space underneath — great for tighter setups!

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Alesis Nitro Max Mesh Electronic Drum Set

Are you tossing around the idea of getting an electronic drum kit, but you need help figuring out where to begin? The Alesis Nitro Max mesh electronic drum set packs a huge bang for your buck! A total of 440 sounds creates 32 preset kits with space to customize 16 personal kits, plus an included BFD Player for access to an ever-expanding sample library. The practice section boasts over 60 songs and a metronome and includes subscriptions to Melodics and Drumeo. Stream jam-alongs from phones via Bluetooth, and groove out across this all-inclusive electronic 5-piece — just add a drum throne!

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Best Gifts for Drummers Under $300 

Pearl Primero Crate-style Cajon

Cajons make excellent additions to drum circles and acoustic jams! With this Acme Pearl Primero crate-style cajon, adding some feel-good energy to the rhythm section is easy. The consistent nature of its MDF frame is perfect for presence, with fixed internal snare wires to give it some top-end snap for those twos and fours (or ones and threes!). An integrated port provides exceptional bass tones, and its meranti faceplate supplies ample room for percussive roaming to nail the perfect tone for the tune at hand. Have a seat and start the beat!

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Drum N Base Vintage Persian-style Stage Rug

Give the drummer in your life an inspirational and compelling space with a Drum N Base Vintage Persian-style stage rug. It looks cool for both practice and performance spaces and is a lifesaver for keeping tabs on drum configurations. Whether they’re using rubber-footed hardware and stands or working with metal spikes, this rug promises to keep the pieces to your percussive puzzle from wandering off, no matter how hard you play!

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Best Gifts for Drummers Under $100 

Promark Giant Hickory Wood Drumsticks

We guarantee every drummer will get a huge kick from a pair of Promark Giant hickory wood drumsticks! Perfect as wall art or an addition to studio displays, practice spaces, office desks, and more, these gargantuan drumsticks are a great way to keep things humorous while driving home a passion for percussion. These Promarks are 36 inches in length and 1.5 inches across, and while we can’t speak for their precision playability, they certainly make a great conversation starter for any musician!

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Rhythm Tech RTDKP-U Drum Kit Pack with Tambourine, Cowbell, and Mount

Auxiliary percussion can be an often-overlooked facet of building a complete drum kit; however, it serves such a valuable role! The Rhythm Tech RTDKP-U Drum Kit Pack covers two essential add-ons and even comes with mounting hardware to attach to existing cymbal and tom stands. A 5-inch steel cowbell makes the perfect metronomic backbeat for intros, patterns, fills, and more, while the tambourine adds some jingly, old-school flavor to each beat. With everything bundled, this Rhythm Tech pack is sonic expansion simplified.

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Overtone Labs Tune-bot Studio Drum Tuner

We recommend the Overtone Labs Tune-bot studio drum tuner for that percussionist who requires maximum precision, especially for keeping their shells tuned up. This little beauty clips onto any rim and allows drummers to experiment with perfect musical tuning intervals, from deep lows to snappy highs. Save up to five tunings for shell packs as large as 10 pieces, and instantly tune up or down to meet the needs of different set lists, performance space sizes, and more. Its rugged housing makes for stress-free travel, too!

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Best Gifts for Drummers Under $50

Vic Firth Drum Stick Caddy

The Vic Firth Drum Stick Caddy offers a spot to corral every stick in your arsenal. From backup sticks and brushes to mallets and beyond, this ultra-tough holder keeps every necessary striking tool right within reach for fast access, no matter the circumstance. It effortlessly clamps onto stands and other pieces of hardware for maximum convenience. Beginner or veteran, electronic or acoustic — this holder is an absolute must-have for any drummer and a gift that’ll last a lifetime!

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Meinl Sonic Energy Mini Steel Tongue Drum

Whether the focus is the drumline, drum kit, or hand drumming, every percussionist will appreciate the mellow satisfaction of a tongue drum. This Meinl Sonic Energy Mini Steel Tongue Drum gives percussionists an inviting, relaxing 6-note solution for gentle rhythmizing, meditating, and more. Superb for both musical spaces and gathering-space centerpieces, this tongue drum is easy to play for everyone in the room. Included mallets and a carrying bag also mean that drummers can take this tranquil tongue drum wherever they go — hassle-free.

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Meinl Percussion PP-1 Hand Percussion Perc Pack

For versatile patterning outside the drum kit, the Meinl Percussion PP-1 Hand Percussion Perc Pack is an ideal option. This 3-piece pack includes a foot tambourine, wood claves, and a Luis Conte Live shaker to give percussionists a range of sounds to work with when building live beats during acoustic sets, salsa performances, and the like. Whether you’re standing or seated on a cajon, arming yourself with a percussion pack like this is a surefire win for rhythm sections of many realms.

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Best Gifts for Drummers Under $25

Big Fat Snare Drum Steve’s Donut

Know a drummer who’s been talking about fattening up their snare drum tone? The Big Fat Snare Drum Steve’s Donut is the perfect secret weapon! Transform any snare drum’s tone by instantly dropping the pitch, dampening overtones and resonance, and creating that dryer, fatter, and iconic old-school snare sound of the ’60s and ’70s. The 5-inch center playing surface permits dampened ghost notes and exceptional, multi-dynamic playability. Toss it atop the current drumhead of choice, and easily remove it when it’s time to return to the original snare tone.

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Gibraltar SC-QRHHDC Quick Release Hi-hat Drop Clutch

All drummers agree that switching between fixed-open and fixed-closed hi-hat cymbal positions is a finicky, time-consuming process, especially onstage. Instead of using valuable time unscrewing hi-hat keys and readjusting, use the Gibraltar SC-QRHHDC Quick Release Hi-hat Drop Clutch — it will do the trick in a flash! This drop clutch mounts to your hi-hat stand and delivers lightning-fast releases and resets via its spring and ball-bearing engineering. This workhorse piece is designed to withstand the rigors of the road and constant rehearsing, making it a welcome addition to any kit.

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Pearl PTT13 Drummer’s TechTool

Every drummer’s gig bag should have the proper tools to make adjustments on the fly, and the Pearl PTT13 Drummer’s TechTool is the all-in-one solution guaranteed to come in clutch! It is a drum key and a full-blown toolset for making repairs to the kit, hardware, pedals, and more. Supplied are six Allen wrenches, three Phillips screwdrivers, two flathead screwdrivers, and even a convenient bottle opener! With a black anodized finish and forged from heat-treated S2 alloy, it’s built to last and will bail drummers and their bandmates out of jams in a pinch!

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Best Gifts for Drummers Under $10

Gorilla Snot Pick and Drumstick Grip Enhancer

For that drummer who’s always dropping their sticks — give them the gift of the Gorilla Snot pick and drumstick grip enhancer! This body-heat-activated tacky material is derived from natural tree rosin and is a godsend for improving your hold on the drumsticks! It is pine-scented, doesn’t stain clothes, and washes off with soap and water for flawless usability, show after show. Does your drummer play guitar, as well? It works similar wonders for guitar picks! In fact, this utilitarian material is a certified grip saver for lots of musical and nonmusical applications.

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Can’t Decide? Give a Sweetwater Gift Card!

Sweetwater Gift CardsChoosing the perfect gift has never been easier than instant digital delivery and the freedom to choose from over 63,000 music products. A Sweetwater e-Gift is the fastest way to get the giving going. You choose the dollar amount, and the music maker in your life — or maybe even you — gets exactly what they want. The perfect gift is just a few clicks away!

If you can’t make up your mind, then we have the perfect gift solution: a Sweetwater Gift Card! These can be purchased as either a digital card or as a physical card that you can use as a stocking stuffer.

For a digital card, simply click on the “Send as an e-Gift” button below, fill out your information, and choose the amount you want to place on the card. You can then email the gift card to your lucky giftee that day or choose a later date — you have up to a year to send it! Send a personal message with your gift card to make it even more special. Your giftee can pick from any of our 63,000 products, and they don’t have to spend it all on one purchase.

For a physical gift card, choose the “Send a Gift Card” option, choose the amount and the message, and we’ll handle the rest by mailing the card to either you or your recipient.

Whichever you choose, we are confident that the convenience will make this holiday season less stressful all around! These are the easiest way to make the season a little brighter.

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Call one of our Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700. If there’s any way we can help, then we’ll make your holidays even sweeter this season.
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