Unlock Your Perfect Sound with Drum Kit Shell Packs

Drum kit shell packs are the ideal choice for drummers looking to customize their setup and upgrade their sound quality. Designed for those who already own drum hardware or prefer to select it separately, drum kit shell packs offer a cost-effective way to focus on premium drum craftsmanship. This makes them especially popular among experienced players, as most high-end drum kits are sold exclusively as shell packs.

For unbeatable value and versatility, explore these top drum kit shell pack ranges:

  • Mapex Mars: Crafted with Birch shells for a modern tone and powerful projection, perfect for both live performances and studio sessions.
  • Gretsch Catalina Club: Known for its vintage-inspired designs and warm, resonant tones, ideal for classic music styles.
  • Ludwig Classic Maple: Renowned for timeless craftsmanship and rich tonal quality, trusted by professional drummers for decades.

At Drum Central, we stock an extensive selection of drum kit shell packs from leading brands like Mapex, Gretsch, Ludwig, Pearl, and Tama. Many of these drum kit shell packs come with tom mounts for added convenience—be sure to check individual product details for specifics.

Need drum hardware too? Explore our hardware packs for the perfect pairing with your drum kit shell pack.

Whether you’re seeking the contemporary brilliance of a Mapex Mars or the vintage warmth of a Gretsch Catalina, our curated range of drum kit shell packs is designed to elevate your drumming experience. Discover your next shell pack today and redefine your sound with Drum Central.

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  • Gretsch USA Brooklyn 18″ 3 Piece Shell Pack – Gold Sparkle

    Gretsch USA Brooklyn 18″ 3 Piece Shell Pack – Gold Sparkle – Brooklyn, New York and Gretsch Drums share an inseparable legacy that is reflected in the Gretsch Brooklyn Series.

    £2,724.00

    Brooklyn, New York and Gretsch Drums share an inseparable legacy that is reflected in the Gretsch Brooklyn Series. Proudly hand-crafted in Gretschs Ridgeland, SC, USA factory, Gretsch Brooklyn produce...

    Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025
  • Mapex Saturn Classic 22″ 5 Piece Shell Pack – Aqua Fade

    Mapex’s legendary Saturn Series drum kits updated for a new decade

    £1,700.00

    Mapex's legendary Saturn Series drum kits updated for a new decade. The new and improved Mapex Saturn Series is packed with exciting features that will ensure it leads the way for years to come. Mape...

    Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025
  • Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz 18″ Shell Pack – Satin Antique Fade

    Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz 18″ Shell Pack – Satin Antique Fade – The Gretsch Catalina Drums are renowned for their affordability and high performance, offering drummers a warm tone and…

    £679.00

    The Gretsch Catalina Drums are renowned for their affordability and high performance, offering drummers a warm tone and the signature Gretsch sound. Combining vintage styling with modern hardware, the...

    Estimated Delivery Date 30/12/2025
  • Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz, 18″ Shell Pack – Gloss Antique Burst

    Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz, 18″ Shell Pack – Gloss Antique Burst – The Gretsch Catalina Drums are renowned for their affordability and high performance, offering drummers a warm tone and…

    £679.00

    The Gretsch Catalina Drums are renowned for their affordability and high performance, offering drummers a warm tone and the signature Gretsch sound. Combining vintage styling with modern hardware, the...

    Estimated Delivery Date 30/12/2025
  • Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz, 18″ Shell Pack – Gloss Crimson Burst

    Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz, 18″ Shell Pack – Gloss Crimson Burst – The Gretsch Catalina Drums are renowned for their affordability and high performance, offering drummers a warm tone and…

    £679.00

    The Gretsch Catalina Drums are renowned for their affordability and high performance, offering drummers a warm tone and the signature Gretsch sound. Combining vintage styling with modern hardware, the...

    Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025
  • Ludwig Classic Maple 20″ Downbeat 3 Piece Shell Pack – Vintage Pink Oyster w/Black Beauty Snare & Throne

    Iconic maple tone with timeless retro style – the Ludwig Classic Maple 20″ Downbeat 3 Piece Shell Pack delivers the warm, open and punchy sound that has defined generations of…

    £4,099.00

    The Downbeat configuration highlights the versatility of the Classic Maple series, offering a compact yet full sounding setup suited to both studio and stage. The 20″ bass drum provides a focused pu...

    Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025
  • Ludwig Neusonic 24″ 3 Piece Pro Beat Shell Pack – Butterscotch Pearl

    The most recent iteration of Ludwig’s acclaimed Neusonic series drums has arrived! Tailored for the fast-paced, professional musician, Neusonic delivers a wide range of sounds, enhanced aesthetics, and effortless portability

    Original price was: £2,620.00.Current price is: £2,561.00.

    The most recent iteration of Ludwig's acclaimed Neusonic series drums has arrived! Tailored for the fast-paced, professional musician, Neusonic delivers a wide range of sounds, enhanced aesthetics, an...

    Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025
  • Mapex Saturn Evolution 22″ Hybrid Blend 4 Piece Drum Kit – Exotic Azure Burst w/Mapex 600 Hardware

    A new chapter in the Saturn legacy – the Mapex Saturn Evolution Hybrid Blend Shell Pack expands the classic Saturn voice with a wider tonal palette, enhanced resonance control and…

    £2,499.00

    This Saturn Evolution shell pack pushes Mapex’s flagship hybrid concept further by tailoring shell compositions to their sonic roles. Birch/Walnut toms offer focused attack and controlled cut, while...

    Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025
  • Pearl Decade Maple 22″ 5 Piece Drum Kit with Pearl Hardware and Sabian XSR Cymbal Set – Ice Mint

    Drum Central have put this complete set together to give you the best combination at an unbeatable price. We’ve added a full set of Pearl 830 hardware and a Sabian…

    £2,099.00

    Practice time is over. Take to the stage with the Pearl Decade Maple 22" 5 Piece Drum Kit with Pearl Hardware and Sabian XSR Cymbal Set - Ice Mint The Shells Decade’s 6-ply/5.4mm all Maple drum sh...

    Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025
  • Pearl Decade Maple 22″ LA Fusion 5 Piece Drum Kit – Matte Dark Walnut w/Pearl 834 Hardware

    Classic maple warmth with modern punch – the Pearl Decade Maple 22″ LA Fusion Shell Pack delivers a refined, full bodied maple tone crafted through a decade of development. Built…

    £1,770.00

    The Decade Maple series is the result of ten years of shell refinement, combining thin cross-laminated plies with precise construction for beautifully balanced highs, smooth mids and thunderous lows....

    Estimated Delivery Date 20/12/2025
  • Pearl Masters Maple 22″ 4 Piece Shell Pack – Satin Charred Oak

    Pearl Masters Maple – Classic sound updated for the modern stage
    Celebrating three decades of Masters quality and excellence, Pearl introduces a sonically-focused, articulate, and potent maple tone designed for the…

    £3,599.00

    Pearl Masters Maple - Classic sound updated for the modern stage Celebrating three decades of Masters quality and excellence, Pearl introduces a sonically-focused, articulate, and potent maple tone d...

    Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025
  • Pearl Masters Maple Pure 22″ 4 Piece Shell Pack – Bronze Oyster

    Masters Maple Pure Drums deliver a sophisticated, balanced tonal combination of powerful midrange and sustained resonant shimmer

    £3,889.00

    Masters Maple Pure Drums deliver a sophisticated, balanced tonal combination of powerful midrange and sustained resonant shimmer. Discover the origin of Pearl's Masters Series legacy. Masters Maple Pu...

    Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025
  • Pearl Session Studio Select 22″ 4 Piece Shell Pack – Gloss Barnwood

    Ripe with vintage feel, Session Studio Select strikes a powerful musical balance between warmth and punch

    £1,571.00

    Ripe with vintage feel, Session Studio Select strikes a powerful musical balance between warmth and punch. Pearl's high end sound crafted specifically for studio recording. These drums offer many of...

    Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025
  • Tama SLP Drum Kit 4 Piece Shell Pack “Studio Maple” – Gloss Sienna w/Iron Cobra Pedal

    Warm, focused and studio ready – the Tama SLP Studio Maple Shell Pack delivers the classic character of 100% maple shells with a refined, controlled voice tailored for recording environments….

    £1,915.00

    The Studio Maple’s all maple construction provides a warm, woody tone with crisp attack and controlled resonance that engineers and producers love. The Sound Focus Rings help shape the shells’ nat...

    Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025
  • Yamaha Recording Custom 22″ 5 Piece Shell Pack – Real Wood with Matching Snare

    Yamaha have pushed the boundaries of high end drums even further with the updated Recording Custom design. The already iconic Recording Custom shell pack has been tweaked and tuned alongside…

    £3,750.00

    Yamaha recording Custom reborn for a new age with refinement from drumming legend Steve Gadd. Redesigned by Steve Gadd During a 3 year process Yamaha consulted with drumming legend Steve Gadd on eve...

    Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025
  • Yamaha Stage Custom 20″ Shell Pack – Natural Wood

    The Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 20″ Shell Pack in Natural Wood delivers the iconic birch tone Yamaha is renowned for – tight, punchy and beautifully balanced across the frequency spectrum….

    £765.00

    Pure Birch Shells – Classic Yamaha Sound The Stage Custom Birch series continues Yamaha’s long tradition of birch shell construction. Each 6-ply shell is crafted from 100% birch - an industry-stan...

    Estimated Delivery Date 30/12/2025
  • Yamaha Stage Custom 22″ 5 Piece Shell Pack – Natural Wood w/ Bag Set

    The Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 22″ Shell Pack in Natural Wood delivers the iconic birch tone Yamaha is renowned for – tight, punchy and beautifully balanced across the frequency spectrum….

    £999.00

    Pure Birch Shells – Classic Yamaha Sound The Stage Custom Birch series continues Yamaha’s long tradition of birch shell construction. Each 6-ply shell is crafted from 100% birch - an industry-stan...

    Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025
  • Yamaha Stage Custom 22″ Shell Pack – Honey Amber

    The Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 22″ Shell Pack in Honey Amber delivers the iconic birch tone Yamaha is renowned for – tight, punchy and beautifully balanced across the frequency spectrum….

    £765.00

    Pure Birch Shells – Classic Yamaha Sound The Stage Custom Birch series continues Yamaha’s long tradition of birch shell construction. Each 6-ply shell is crafted from 100% birch - an industry-stan...

    Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025
  • Yamaha Stage Custom 22″ Shell Pack – Raven Black

    The Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 22″ Shell Pack in Raven Black delivers the iconic birch tone Yamaha is renowned for – tight, punchy and beautifully balanced across the frequency spectrum….

    £765.00

    Pure Birch Shells – Classic Yamaha Sound The Stage Custom Birch series continues Yamaha’s long tradition of birch shell construction. Each 6-ply shell is crafted from 100% birch - an industry-stan...

    Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025
  • Mapex 20″ Armory Fusion 5 Piece Shell Pack – Black Dawn

    Mapex 20″ Armory Fusion 5 Piece Shell Pack – Black Dawn – With Mapex Hybrid Shell Technology the Mapex 20″ Armory Fusion 5 Piece Shell Pack – Black Dawn packs…

    £897.00

    With Mapex Hybrid Shell Technology the Mapex 20" Armory Fusion 5 Piece Shell Pack - Black Dawn packs power and tonal depth in one great looking package. The Armory range from American drum makers Map...

    Estimated Delivery Date 17/12/2025
  • Mapex 20″ Armory Fusion 5 Piece Shell Pack – Emerald Burst

    Mapex 20″ Armory Fusion 5 Piece Shell Pack – Emerald Burst – With Mapex Hybrid Shell Technology the Mapex 20″ Armory Fusion 5 Piece Shell Pack – Emerald Burst packs…

    £897.00

    With Mapex Hybrid Shell Technology the Mapex 20" Armory Fusion 5 Piece Shell Pack - Emerald Burst packs power and tonal depth in one great looking package. The Armory range from American drum makers...

    Estimated Delivery Date 17/12/2025
  • Mapex 20″ Armory Fusion 5 Piece Shell Pack – Redwood Burst

    Mapex 20″ Armory Fusion 5 Piece Shell Pack – Redwood Burst – With Mapex Hybrid Shell Technology the Mapex 20″ Armory Fusion 5 Piece Shell Pack – Redwood Burst packs…

    £897.00

    With Mapex Hybrid Shell Technology the Mapex 20" Armory Fusion 5 Piece Shell Pack - Redwood Burst packs power and tonal depth in one great looking package. The Armory range from American drum makers...

    Estimated Delivery Date 31/12/2025
  • Mapex 20″ Armory Fusion 5 Piece Shell Pack – Ultra Marine

    Mapex 20″ Armory Fusion 5 Piece Shell Pack – Ultra Marine – With Mapex Hybrid Shell Technology the Mapex 20″ Armory Fusion 5 Piece Shell Pack – Ultra Marine packs…

    £897.00

    With Mapex Hybrid Shell Technology the Mapex 20" Armory Fusion 5 Piece Shell Pack - Ultra Marine packs power and tonal depth in one great looking package. The Armory range from American drum makers M...

    Estimated Delivery Date 17/12/2025
  • Mapex Armory 22″ 5 Piece Rock Shell Pack – Black Dawn

    Mapex Armory 22″ 5 Piece Rock Shell Pack – Black Dawn – With Mapex Hybrid Shell Technology the Mapex Armory 22″ 5 Piece Rock Shell Pack – Black Dawn packs…

    £897.00

    With Mapex Hybrid Shell Technology the Mapex Armory 22" 5 Piece Rock Shell Pack - Black Dawn packs power and tonal depth in one great looking package. The Armory range from American drum makers Mapex...

    Estimated Delivery Date 31/12/2025