Kickstart Your Drumming Journey with Our Starter Drum Kits
At Drum Central, we’re passionate about helping aspiring drummers take their first steps. Our curated range of starter drum kits is perfect for beginners looking to learn, practice, and grow their skills. Combining affordability, durability, and quality sound, these kits are your gateway to the world of drumming.
Why Choose a Starter Drum Kit?
- Beginner-Friendly Design: Built to help you learn quickly with easy-to-use features.
- Complete Packages: Everything you need to get started, including drums, cymbals, and hardware.
- Affordable and Reliable: Quality kits that don’t break the bank but deliver lasting performance.
Top Brands for Budding Drummers
Explore starter drum kits from leading brands like Pearl, Mapex, and Ludwig. Whether you’re shopping for a child or an adult beginner, our selection ensures a smooth start to your musical adventure.
Need help choosing a starter kit? Check out our starter kit buying guide.
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Mapex Comet 20″ Fusion Starter Drum Kit – Indigo Blue
£424.00Mapex Comet 20″ Fusion Starter Drum Kit – Indigo Blue introduces the brand-new Comet Series, transforming the beginner drumming experience with superior sound, durability, and style. Designed specifically for budding…
The Mapex Comet shells are built from 9-ply, 7.2mm poplar, delivering a warm, balanced tone that inspires confidence in new drummers. SONIClear bearing edges make tuning simple while improving shell r...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Mapex Comet 22″ Rock Fusion Starter Drum Kit – Dark Black
£424.00Mapex Comet 22″ Rock Fusion Starter Drum Kit – Dark Black is part of the exciting new Comet Series, designed to deliver a complete drumming solution for beginners. Combining durability,…
The Mapex Comet shells are constructed from 9-ply poplar, producing a warm, full sound ideal for beginners. SONIClear bearing edges improve head-to-shell contact, making tuning simple while maximising...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Mapex Comet 22″ Rock Fusion Starter Drum Kit – Infra Red
£424.00Mapex Comet 22″ Rock Fusion Starter Drum Kit – Infra Red is part of the exciting new Comet Series, designed to deliver a complete drumming solution for beginners. Combining durability,…
The Mapex Comet shells are constructed from 9-ply poplar, producing a warm, full sound ideal for beginners. SONIClear bearing edges improve head-to-shell contact, making tuning simple while maximising...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Ludwig Accent Drive 22″ 5 Piece Drum Kit with Hardware, Throne and Cymbals – Red Sparkle
Original price was: £533.00.£429.00Current price is: £429.00.The Ludwig 22″ Accent Drive Drum Kit is a full-sized, all-in-one package built for new drummers who want a complete setup straight out of the box. Designed by one of…
A Complete All-in-One Setup The Ludwig Accent Drive is built to make starting out on drums easy, inspiring, and fun. Every part of this kit has been carefully designed to provide qualit...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Ludwig The Pocket Kit – Black Sparkle
£357.00The Ludwig Pocket Kit is a perfect starter drum kit for young drummers aged 4–10 who aren’t yet ready for a full-sized kit. Designed with legendary drummer Questlove, this kit…
Classic Ludwig Sound for Young Players Ludwig has been a leading name in drums since the early 1900s, famous for innovations like the first bass drum pedal and iconic snare drums. The Pocket Kit chan...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Mapex Comet 18″ Be Bop Starter Drum Kit – Infra Red
£424.00Mapex Comet 18″ Bebop Starter Drum Kit – Infra Red is part of the new Comet Series, created to transform the beginner drumming experience with great sound, durability, and style….
The Mapex Comet all-poplar shells are designed to provide a balanced, resonant sound that helps beginners feel confident from the very first beat. SONIClear bearing edges improve tone and make tuning...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Mapex Venus 22″ Rock Drum Kit – Black Galaxy Sparkle
£575.00Mapex Venus 22″ Rock Drum Kit – Black Galaxy Sparkle is a complete, ready-to-play drum set built to give beginners a professional start. Featuring 9-ply poplar shells with SONIClear bearing…
The Venus Series shells are constructed from 100% poplar, delivering a full, rich tone across all drums. SONIClear bearing edges allow the heads to sit flush for easier tuning and improved shell reson...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Pearl Export EXX 20″ Fusion Drum Kit with Sabian SBR Cymbal Pack – Jet Black
£899.00The Pearl Export EXX 20″ Fusion Drum Kit with Sabian SBR Cymbal Pack in Jet Black delivers powerful tone, road-ready hardware, and a complete setup-ideal for beginners and advancing players…
The Pearl Export EXX 20" Fusion Drum Kit in Jet Black is a complete, all-in-one solution for drummers looking to upgrade to a high-quality setup with professional features. Built using Pearl’s Super...
Estimated Delivery Date 30/12/2025 -
Pearl Export EXX 22″ LA Fusion Drum Kit with PX Cymbal Pack – Graphite Twist
£1,039.00The Pearl Export EXX 22″ LA Fusion Drum Kit with PX Cymbal Pack in Graphite Twist delivers legendary tone, road-ready hardware, and a complete cymbal setup-perfect for advancing drummers seeking…
The Pearl Export EXX 22" LA Fusion Drum Kit with PX Cymbal Pack in Graphite Twist brings together classic Export quality, high-performance hardware, and a complete cymbal set - making it an ideal all-...
Estimated Delivery Date 30/12/2025 -
Pearl Export EXX 22″ LA Fusion Drum Kit with PX Cymbal Pack – Slipstream White
£1,039.00The Pearl Export EXX 22″ LA Fusion Drum Kit with PX Cymbal Pack in Slipstream White delivers legendary tone, road-ready hardware, and a complete cymbal setup-perfect for advancing drummers seeking…
The Pearl Export EXX 22" LA Fusion Drum Kit with PX Cymbal Pack in Slipstream White brings together classic Export quality, high-performance hardware, and a complete cymbal set - making it an ideal al...
Estimated Delivery Date 30/12/2025 -
Pearl Export EXX 22″ LA Fusion Drum Kit with Sabian SBR Cymbal Pack – Black Cherry Glitter
£899.00The Pearl Export EXX 22″ LA Fusion Drum Kit with Sabian SBR Cymbal Pack in Black Cherry Glitter delivers powerful tone, road-ready hardware, and a complete setup-ideal for beginners and…
The Pearl Export EXX 22" LA Fusion Drum Kit in Black Cherry Glitter is a complete, all-in-one solution for drummers looking to upgrade to a high-quality setup with professional features. Built using...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Pearl Roadshow 22″ Drum Kit with Free Stick Bag and Sabian Solar Cymbals – Jet Black
£715.00The Pearl Roadshow 22″ Drum Kit is the perfect all-in-one solution for beginner drummers who want to start playing with a trusted brand. Known for their quality craftsmanship and durability,…
Poplar Shells - Classic Starter Tone The Pearl Roadshow shells are crafted from 6 plies of Asian white poplar, producing a balanced sound with plenty of low-end warmth and attack. The shells are buil...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Stagg 3-Piece Junior Drum Set With Hardware, 8″ / 10″ / 16″ – Red
Original price was: £172.00.£146.20Current price is: £146.20.The Stagg 3-Piece Junior Drum Set is an ideal first drum kit for young beginners, providing everything needed to start drumming right away. Designed with lightweight, manageable drums and hardware,…
All-in-One Starter Kit This junior drum set comes fully equipped with a bass drum, snare drum with stand, rack tom with mount, crash cymbal with holder, drum throne, bass drum pedal, drumsticks, and...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Tama Stagestar 20″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Black Night Sparkle
£415.00Tama 20″ Stagestar Drum Kit – Black Night Sparkle is a compact, complete Stagestar setup designed for easy playability and balanced tone, pairing punchy poplar shells with sturdy, double-braced hardware…
The Tama Stagestar shells are built from 6-ply, 7mm poplar, delivering a warm, punchy tone with balanced attack and depth across the kit. Bearing edges are precision-cut to enhance resonance and proje...
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Tama Stagestar 22″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Black Night Sparkle
£415.00Tama 22″ Stagestar Drum Kit – Black Night Sparkle is a complete Stagestar setup built for power and projection, combining punchy poplar shells with double-braced hardware for a reliable, ready-to-play…
The Tama Stagestar shells are built from 6-ply, 7mm poplar, delivering a warm, punchy tone with balanced attack and depth across the kit. Bearing edges are precision-cut to enhance resonance and proje...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Tama Stagestar 22″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Candy Red Sparkle
£415.00Tama 22″ Stagestar Drum Kit – Candy Red Sparkle is a complete Stagestar setup built for power and projection, combining punchy poplar shells with double-braced hardware for a reliable, ready-to-play…
The Tama Stagestar shells are built from 6-ply, 7mm poplar, delivering a warm, punchy tone with balanced attack and depth across the kit. Bearing edges are precision-cut to enhance resonance and proje...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Tama Stagestar 22″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Sea Blue Mist
£415.00Tama 22″ Stagestar Drum Kit – Sea Blue Mist is a complete Stagestar setup built for power and projection, combining punchy poplar shells with double-braced hardware for a reliable, ready-to-play…
The Tama Stagestar shells are built from 6-ply, 7mm poplar, delivering a warm, punchy tone with balanced attack and depth across the kit. Bearing edges are precision-cut to enhance resonance and proje...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Yamaha Rydeen 20″ Drum Kit with Paiste 101 Cymbal Pack – Black Glitter
£729.00The Yamaha Rydeen 20″ Drum Kit with Paiste 101 Cymbal Pack is an all-in-one starter set designed to introduce a new generation of drummers to the world of Yamaha drums. Named after…
Poplar Shells - Bright, Responsive Sound Each Rydeen drum shell is crafted from 6 plies of 7.2mm poplar, a wood known for its crisp attack and balanced tone. Combined with 45-degree bearing edges, the...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Yamaha Rydeen 22″ Drum Kit with Paiste 101 Cymbal Pack – Black Glitter
£729.00The Yamaha Rydeen 22″ Drum Kit with Paiste 101 Cymbal Pack is an all-in-one starter set designed to introduce a new generation of drummers to the world of Yamaha drums….
Poplar Shells – Bright, Responsive Sound Each Rydeen drum shell is crafted from 6 plies of 7.2mm poplar, a wood known for its crisp attack and balanced tone. Combined with 45-degree bearing edges,...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Yamaha Rydeen 22″ Drum Kit with Paiste 101 Cymbal Pack – Champagne Glitter
£729.00The Yamaha Rydeen 22″ Drum Kit with Paiste 101 Cymbal Pack is an all-in-one starter set designed to introduce a new generation of drummers to the world of Yamaha drums….
Poplar Shells – Bright, Responsive Sound Each Rydeen drum shell is crafted from 6 plies of 7.2mm poplar, a wood known for its crisp attack and balanced tone. Combined with 45-degree bearing edges,...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Yamaha Rydeen 22″ Drum Kit with Paiste 101 Cymbal Pack – Orange Glitter
£729.00The Yamaha Rydeen 22″ Drum Kit with Paiste 101 Cymbal Pack is an all-in-one starter set designed to introduce a new generation of drummers to the world of Yamaha drums….
Poplar Shells – Bright, Responsive Sound Each Rydeen drum shell is crafted from 6 plies of 7.2mm poplar, a wood known for its crisp attack and balanced tone. Combined with 45-degree bearing edges,...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Yamaha Rydeen 22″ Drum Kit with Paiste 101 Cymbal Pack – Sky Blue
£729.00The Yamaha Rydeen 22″ Drum Kit with Paiste 101 Cymbal Pack is an all-in-one starter set designed to introduce a new generation of drummers to the world of Yamaha drums….
Poplar Shells – Bright, Responsive Sound Each Rydeen drum shell is crafted from 6 plies of 7.2mm poplar, a wood known for its crisp attack and balanced tone. Combined with 45-degree bearing edges,...
Estimated Delivery Date 16/12/2025 -
Mapex Comet 18″ Be Bop Starter Drum Kit – Dark Black
£424.00Mapex Comet 18″ Bebop Starter Drum Kit – Dark Black is part of the new Comet Series, created to transform the beginner drumming experience with great sound, durability, and style….
The Mapex Comet all-poplar shells are designed to provide a balanced, resonant sound that helps beginners feel confident from the very first beat. SONIClear bearing edges improve tone and make tuning...
Estimated Delivery Date 17/12/2025 -
Mapex Comet 18″ Be Bop Starter Drum Kit – Indigo Blue
£424.00Mapex Comet 18″ Bebop Starter Drum Kit – Indigo Blue is part of the new Comet Series, created to transform the beginner drumming experience with great sound, durability, and style….
The Mapex Comet all-poplar shells are designed to provide a balanced, resonant sound that helps beginners feel confident from the very first beat. SONIClear bearing edges improve tone and make tuning...
Estimated Delivery Date 17/12/2025
