Drum Shop UK

Drum Shop UK, specialist drum and percussion retailer

Drum Shop UK is a British store dedicated to the sale of drums and percussion, with over 30 years of experience in the sector. Its catalogue covers both acoustic and electronic kits, as well as snare drums, cymbals, hardware, drum heads, drumsticks and accessories from leading brands. The company presents itself as a specialist establishment serving beginners, schools, active drummers and professionals.

Catalogue of instruments and components

The offering is organised into several main areas. The acoustic and electronic drums section includes complete kits, snare drums, cajons, world percussion, add-on drums and concert and orchestral drums. The cymbals section covers ride, crash, crash/ride, hi-hats, splash, china, effects, orchestral and gongs, as well as low volume cymbals and complete sets.

The hardware catalogue comprises cymbal stands, snare drum stands, hi-hat stands, bass drum pedals, tom stands and holders, drum thrones, percussion stands and mounts, racks, mic mounts and electronics stands. Accessories include drum heads, drumsticks and mallets, drum mats, parts and accessories, bags and cases, practising essentials, ear protection, e-drum parts and accessories, microphones, headphones and in-ears, as well as the store's own merchandise and cleaning items.

Featured brands and products

Among the brands and products featured on the site are Sakae, with Japanese-made shell packs and the Axelandor double pedal; RAW Drum Co, with drumsticks, drum heads and practice pads; and XVIVE wireless in-ear monitoring systems. Kits from TAMA, SONOR, Dixon, Mapex and Zildjian are also listed, with examples such as the TAMA Imperialstar 5-piece kit, the SONOR SQ2 3-piece shell pack, the Dixon Artisan 4-piece, the Mapex Saturn Evolution 6-piece and the Zildjian ALCHEM-E Series Bronze EX electronic kit.

Pre-loved section

The store maintains a specific section of pre-loved (second-hand) items that is updated daily. It includes drum kits, snare drums, cymbals, hardware, bags and cases, percussion and odd drums. As an example, the site showed a Sakae Axelandor Premium double pedal for £375 and several used cymbals from brands such as Zildjian and Simo.

Events and clinics

Drum Shop UK organises drum clinics and workshops at its premises. At the time of scanning, tickets were announced for a clinic with Eric Moore on 27 October 2026 and another with Todd Sucherman on 24 November, priced at £20 and £25 respectively.

Additional services

In addition to sales, the company offers a service to sell unwanted drums or equipment, as well as resources for learning to play the drums. It has gift vouchers and a selection of special offers for in-store collection, with discounts off the recommended retail price. The site indicates a flat shipping cost of £3.95 for all orders in the United Kingdom.

Location and customer service

The store operates from premises in Washington, Tyne & Wear, and has a large showroom that can be visited. The company presents itself as a business run by drummers, with over 100 years of accumulated drumming experience among its team, and offers expert advice to its customers.

Unit 11, Industrial Road, Hertburn, Washington, Tyne & Wear NE37 2SF, UK · Phone: 0191 4187113 · Email: info@drumshop.co.uk