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 17/02/2026 -
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 03/03/2026 -
Tama Stagestar 20″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Black Night Sparkle
Original price was: £415.00.£394.25Current price is: £394.25.Tama 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...
Estimated Delivery Date 17/02/2026 -
Mapex Comet 20″ Fusion Starter Drum Kit – Infra Red
£424.00Mapex Comet 20″ Fusion Starter Drum Kit – Infra Red 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 18/02/2026 -
Mapex Venus 20″ Fusion Drum Kit – Aqua Blue Sparkle
£575.00Mapex Venus 20″ Fusion Drum Kit – Aqua Blue 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 04/03/2026 -
Mapex Venus 20″ Fusion Drum Kit – Black Galaxy Sparkle
£575.00Mapex Venus 20″ Fusion 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 04/03/2026 -
Mapex Venus 20″ Fusion Drum Kit – Copper Metallic
£575.00Mapex Venus 20″ Fusion Drum Kit – Copper Metallic is a complete, ready-to-play drum set built to give beginners a professional start. Featuring 9-ply poplar shells with SONIClear bearing edges,…
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 04/03/2026 -
Mapex Venus 20″ Fusion Drum Kit – Crimson Red Sparkle
£575.00Mapex Venus 20″ Fusion Drum Kit – Crimson Red 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 04/03/2026 -
Mapex Venus 20″ Fusion Drum Kit – Steel Blue Metallic
£575.00Mapex Venus 20″ Fusion Drum Kit – Steel Blue Metallic 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 18/02/2026 -
Mapex Comet 20″ Fusion Starter Drum Kit – Dark Black
£424.00Mapex Comet 20″ Fusion Starter Drum Kit – Dark Black 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 04/03/2026 -
Tama Imperialstar 20″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Blacked Out
£799.00The Tama Imperialstar 20″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Blacked Out is a complete Imperialstar setup featuring 100% poplar shells for a full, warm tone with medium attack. Built for reliability…
The Tama Imperialstar 20" 5-Piece Drum Kit - Blacked Out features 8mm, 6-ply 100% poplar shells, delivering a full, warm tone with medium attack. Poplar has been used in drum building for over 50 year...
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Tama Imperialstar 20″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Burnt Red Mist
£729.00The Tama Imperialstar 20″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Burnt Red Mist is a complete Imperialstar setup featuring 100% poplar shells for a full, warm tone with medium attack. Built for…
The Tama Imperialstar 20" 5-Piece Drum Kit - Burnt Red Mist features 8mm, 6-ply 100% poplar shells, delivering a full, warm tone with medium attack. Poplar has been used in drum building for over 50 y...
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Tama Imperialstar 20″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Coffee Teak
£729.00The Tama Imperialstar 20″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Coffee Teak is a complete Imperialstar setup featuring 100% poplar shells for a full, warm tone with medium attack. Built for reliability…
The Tama Imperialstar 20" 5-Piece Drum Kit - Coffee Teak features 8mm, 6-ply 100% poplar shells, delivering a full, warm tone with medium attack. Poplar has been used in drum building for over 50 year...
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Tama Imperialstar 20″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Electric Yellow
£729.00The Tama Imperialstar 20″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Electric Yellow is a complete Imperialstar setup featuring 100% poplar shells for a full, warm tone with medium attack. Built for reliability…
The Tama Imperialstar 20" 5-Piece Drum Kit - Electric Yellow features 8mm, 6-ply 100% poplar shells, delivering a full, warm tone with medium attack. Poplar has been used in drum building for over 50...
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Tama Imperialstar 20″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Hairline Black
£729.00The Tama Imperialstar 20″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Hairline Black is a complete Imperialstar setup featuring 100% poplar shells for a full, warm tone with medium attack. Built for reliability…
The Tama Imperialstar 20" 5-Piece Drum Kit - Hairline Black features 8mm, 6-ply 100% poplar shells, delivering a full, warm tone with medium attack. Poplar has been used in drum building for over 50 y...
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Tama Imperialstar 20″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Hairline Blue
£729.00The Tama Imperialstar 20″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Hairline Blue is a complete Imperialstar setup featuring 100% poplar shells for a full, warm tone with medium attack. Built for reliability…
The Tama Imperialstar 20" 5-Piece Drum Kit - Hairline Blue features 8mm, 6-ply 100% poplar shells, delivering a full, warm tone with medium attack. Poplar has been used in drum building for over 50 ye...
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Tama Stagestar 20″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Candy Red Sparkle
£415.00Tama 20″ Stagestar Drum Kit – Candy Red 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 20″ 5-Piece Drum Kit – Sea Blue Mist
£415.00Tama 20″ Stagestar Drum Kit – Sea Blue Mist 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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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 04/03/2026 -
Yamaha Rydeen 20″ Drum Kit with Paiste 101 Cymbal Pack – Burgundy 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 18/02/2026 -
Yamaha Rydeen 20″ Drum Kit with Paiste 101 Cymbal Pack – Champagne 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 18/02/2026 -
Yamaha Rydeen 20″ Drum Kit with Paiste 101 Cymbal Pack – Gloss Pale Blue
£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 18/02/2026 -
Yamaha Rydeen 20″ Drum Kit with Paiste 101 Cymbal Pack – Orange 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 18/02/2026 -
Yamaha Rydeen 20″ Drum Kit with Paiste 101 Cymbal Pack – Sky Blue
£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 18/02/2026
